Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

CALDWELL , IDAHO—CANYON COUNTY IDAHO’S GATHERING PLACE C aldwell, Idaho, sits in the heart of Treasure Valley, amongst the scenic territories of the western United States. It has transformed from modest origins into a flourishing urban center with a thriving population of 70,423. Steve Jenkins, Economic Development Director, has been leading the city’s fiscal journey since 2019. Jenkins, Mayor Wagoner, and Denae Warren from Destination Caldwell (DC) are leading efforts to revive downtown and enhance the city’s infrastructure. “In 2020, we came up with a strategy to create an environment where financial investment could be made,” informs Jenkins. “That was a primary focus.” Caldwell oozes determination in its pursuit of A beacon of inspiration for municipalities striving to unite modernization and tradition in the 21st century 102 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01