The Treasure Valley Canopy Network has developed an on-line interactive map that helps community planners and residents better understand the relationship between tree canopy and urban heat.

EJ Screen is a tool to see how environmental and socioeconomic factors shape health disparities and other determinants of health.

The Neighborhood Data Almanac provides an at-a-glance facts about residents, households, and the natural and built environment for the neighborhood associations

Borah has been identified as a ‘high priority’ for tree canopy restoration. Boise Tree Captains are looking for volunteers to enhance the health of Boise neighborhoods through tree planting, advocacy, and stewardship.

The City of Boise held a Work Session on November 15th, 2022 and Borah Park was identified as a park that was lacking in protections with its use. The council added deed restrictions to Borah Park among others to protect the open space. Borah Park and the adjacent undeveloped area slated for the park expansion will be protected in perpetuity.

The Boise Districting Commission was tasked with creating districts throughout the city that upheld precincts, census blocks, and other legal mandates. On November 16th, 2022 the committee forwarded Map 11 to be considered by City Council. This map will be presented to council on November 29th, 2022 and final adoption is anticipated in December 2022. Map 11 kept the Borah Neighborhood boundaries intact.