What We Do

The Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency (KURA) was formed in 2006 by the city government to focus on downtown revitalization, community housing, and public and private investments. Like other urban renewal agencies around the country, the KURA is an independent organization with its own budget, by-laws and Board of Commissioners.

Since 2006, the KURA’s emphasis has been on the installation of public improvements so as to encourage private investment and development. KURA’s role varies from project to project, but can include planning, advocating, facilitating, partnering, managing facilities, developing, and investing.

Among the KURA’s accomplishments to date are:

• Investments in the development of the Downtown Master Plan and the 2010 Urban Renewal Plan
• Investment in the development of the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor
• Purchase of, and improvements to, two strategic properties: 491 Sun Valley Rd (the new Visitors Center/Starbucks) and 211 East First Street (earmarked for future community housing)

For any questions regarding the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency, please call 208-727-5086.  The application for any KURA Funding request is linked below.