People of Boise and all of the Treasure Valley, let's unite with our signatures to stop the proposed CVS pharmacy at 1625 W. State Street. (CUP17-00072)
This 15,000-foot CVS would be an oversized eyesore with lots of unsightly asphalt for parking -- an ugly monstrosity of congestion and smog and noise intruding against a lovely historic neighborhood at the gateway to downtown Boise -- the type of project that threatens our city at its core, and so is a danger to all of the region.
We, the undersigned, firmly intend to oppose at the voting booth any local government official who does not strongly oppose this CVS project -- and to encourage all of our neighbors to do the same.
We also firmly intend to boycott any CVS that would be built at this location, and then also all CVS stores everywhere -- and to encourage our family and friends to do the same throughout America.
Thus, with our votes and dollars, we take a stand against this CVS project as an example of uglification that benefits only a tiny few to the detriment and distress of the very many who live in and around Boise.
For more information, please check out facebook.com/vanishingboise.
Together, in solidarity, we are determined to keep Boise very much as it is -- a hometown that is uniquely beautiful and accessible to the common person.
Updates
November 10, 2017
500 people have signed this and honestly my brain is just spinning because I never thought this many people cared about that dusty lot on State Street. It is wild to think about 500 neighbors wanting to keep our town from turning into a sea of asphalt and corporate smog.
Reached 500 supporters
November 9, 2017
October 22, 2017
I just looked at the count and we hit one hundred signatures which feels honestly wild considering how fast this whole state street thing started bubbling up. It really proves that nobody wants a giant asphalt eyesore ruining our neighborhood vibe and I keep reading through the comments while I drink my coffee because it is all so validating.
Reached 100 supporters
October 21, 2017
October 19, 2017
I just looked at the count and we are almost at one hundred signatures which is honestly wild because I barely slept last night thinking about the asphalt they want to pour over our beautiful neighborhood. If everyone reading this could just send the link to a handful of people in their contacts right now maybe we can actually hit that triple digit mark before I have to go deal with work stuff.
289 Comments
There are already 2 drug stores at that block. This would reduce already limited housing near downtown. A cvs and parking lot would hurt the quiet neighborhood feel that we currently enjoy. I live one house away from the proposed site.
As a cyclist and motorist, I fear the proposed CVS on State Street will increase congestion and reduce safty for all those who commute around this area. I also feel the demand for a CVS at this location is very low as there are several pharmacies within a block or so.
Tearing down houses and apartments to build another drugstore within blocks of two existing pharmacies is the epitome of poor urban planning. Please consider the character of this historic neighborhood and decline the proposed CVS.
I am against having CVS build this pharmacy. Besides the fact that there are already 3 pharmacies with in 3-4 blocks of each other, another large pharmacy, built at the expense of historic homes and buildings, is something not needed in this area.
Other cities have done a good job of balancing development and historical personality by interpreting businesses into existing structures, etc. What makes Boise special is its character. Don't want to see it look like Everywhere Else USA.
We need to bring our growth back in control
I am extremely opposed to the CVS proposal at Jefferson and 17th in Boise! There is already a drug store a block away! The traffic in the area in already extremely congested. Jefferson is a neighborhood street is as not able to handle any additional traffic. I am disgusted by the City/Mayor allowing all of the crazy building going on. Boise is being ruined with each new brick they allow. Our small city vibe is leaving. Congestion, big buildings, bad to Boise!
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People of Boise and all of the Treasure Valley, let's unite with our signatures to stop the proposed CVS pharmacy at 1625 W. State Street. (CUP17-00072)
This 15,000-foot CVS would be an oversized eyesore with lots of unsightly asphalt for parking -- an ugly monstrosity of congestion and smog and noise intruding against a lovely historic neighborhood at the gateway to downtown Boise -- the type of project that threatens our city at its core, and so is a danger to all of the region.
We, the undersigned, firmly intend to oppose at the voting booth any local government official who does not strongly oppose this CVS project -- and to encourage all of our neighbors to do the same.
We also firmly intend to boycott any CVS that would be built at this location, and then also all CVS stores everywhere -- and to encourage our family and friends to do the same throughout America.
Thus, with our votes and dollars, we take a stand against this CVS project as an example of uglification that benefits only a tiny few to the detriment and distress of the very many who live in and around Boise.
For more information, please check out facebook.com/vanishingboise.
Together, in solidarity, we are determined to keep Boise very much as it is -- a hometown that is uniquely beautiful and accessible to the common person.
Updates
November 10, 2017
500 people have signed this and honestly my brain is just spinning because I never thought this many people cared about that dusty lot on State Street. It is wild to think about 500 neighbors wanting to keep our town from turning into a sea of asphalt and corporate smog.
Reached 500 supporters
November 9, 2017
October 22, 2017
I just looked at the count and we hit one hundred signatures which feels honestly wild considering how fast this whole state street thing started bubbling up. It really proves that nobody wants a giant asphalt eyesore ruining our neighborhood vibe and I keep reading through the comments while I drink my coffee because it is all so validating.
Reached 100 supporters
October 21, 2017
October 19, 2017
I just looked at the count and we are almost at one hundred signatures which is honestly wild because I barely slept last night thinking about the asphalt they want to pour over our beautiful neighborhood. If everyone reading this could just send the link to a handful of people in their contacts right now maybe we can actually hit that triple digit mark before I have to go deal with work stuff.
289 Comments
I am a doctor who works in this neighborhood and agreed that yet another pharmacy is the last thing we need. Certainly not fair what is being done to the people who live and work on that block. I will be telling all of my patients to stay away from CVS.
There are already 2 drug stores at that block. This would reduce already limited housing near downtown. A cvs and parking lot would hurt the quiet neighborhood feel that we currently enjoy. I live one house away from the proposed site.
As a cyclist and motorist, I fear the proposed CVS on State Street will increase congestion and reduce safty for all those who commute around this area. I also feel the demand for a CVS at this location is very low as there are several pharmacies within a block or so.
Tearing down houses and apartments to build another drugstore within blocks of two existing pharmacies is the epitome of poor urban planning. Please consider the character of this historic neighborhood and decline the proposed CVS.
I am against having CVS build this pharmacy. Besides the fact that there are already 3 pharmacies with in 3-4 blocks of each other, another large pharmacy, built at the expense of historic homes and buildings, is something not needed in this area.
Other cities have done a good job of balancing development and historical personality by interpreting businesses into existing structures, etc. What makes Boise special is its character. Don't want to see it look like Everywhere Else USA.
We need to bring our growth back in control
I am extremely opposed to the CVS proposal at Jefferson and 17th in Boise! There is already a drug store a block away! The traffic in the area in already extremely congested. Jefferson is a neighborhood street is as not able to handle any additional traffic. I am disgusted by the City/Mayor allowing all of the crazy building going on. Boise is being ruined with each new brick they allow. Our small city vibe is leaving. Congestion, big buildings, bad to Boise!
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I am a doctor who works in this neighborhood and agreed that yet another pharmacy is the last thing we need. Certainly not fair what is being done to the people who live and work on that block. I will be telling all of my patients to stay away from CVS.