Boise's Redevelopment Chief to Step Down This Fall

Capital City Development Corporation director John Brunelle plans to leave the agency after over a decade of leadership.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:48am

A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print depicting the iconic buildings of downtown Boise repeated in a tight grid pattern, representing the city's ongoing redevelopment efforts in a modern pop art style.The vibrant, ever-evolving skyline of downtown Boise reflects the city's dynamic redevelopment efforts under the leadership of the departing CCDC director.Caldwell Today

Boise's urban renewal agency, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), will soon see a change in leadership as its longtime director, John Brunelle, plans to step down at the end of the fiscal year on September 30. Under Brunelle's guidance, CCDC has driven major downtown investments, created and closed several urban renewal districts, and expanded the city's parking system. The agency is now launching an executive search for his replacement.

Why it matters

Brunelle's departure marks the end of an era for CCDC, which has played a pivotal role in shaping Boise's downtown development over the past decade. His leadership has been instrumental in revitalizing the city center, attracting new businesses and residents, and improving infrastructure. The search for a new director will be closely watched as the city continues to grapple with growth, affordability, and the evolving needs of its urban core.

The details

Under John Brunelle's 12-year tenure as CCDC director, the agency has overseen a number of high-profile projects that have transformed Boise's downtown. This includes the creation and closure of several urban renewal districts, major investments in public infrastructure like the ParkBOI parking system, and the facilitation of private development projects that have brought new housing, offices, and amenities to the city center.

  • John Brunelle plans to step down as CCDC director on September 30, 2026, at the end of the fiscal year.
  • CCDC is launching an executive search to find Brunelle's replacement in the coming months.

The players

John Brunelle

The longtime director of the Capital City Development Corporation, Boise's urban renewal agency, who is stepping down after over a decade of leadership.

Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC)

Boise's urban renewal agency that has driven major downtown investments, created and closed several urban renewal districts, and expanded the city's parking system under Brunelle's leadership.

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What’s next

CCDC is launching an executive search to find John Brunelle's replacement as director in the coming months.

The takeaway

The search for a new CCDC director will be closely watched as Boise continues to navigate the challenges of growth, affordability, and the evolving needs of its urban core. Brunelle's successor will play a crucial role in shaping the future of downtown Boise.