Community can’t be spelled without the Y: Nonprofit celebrates next phase of project with topping

Listen to this article

Rising steadily with the slowly escalating temperature of the mid-afternoon sun, the building’s final steel beam was carefully hoisted to the top of the four-story structure by a towering crane affectionately named “Lucky.”

At a Glance:

Final beam placed at $80M CapEd downtown YMCA project

Topping Out ceremony celebrates growth, community, and progress

New 109,000 sq. ft. YMCA to feature expanded childcare and health spaces

Facility set to open in late 2026; fundraising campaign underway

Decked out with a mini pine tree secured to it, the beam was gently lifted into the bright blue Boise skyline, a construction milestone highlighting the completion of the highest point of the ongoing $80 million CapEd downtown YMCA project located at 10th and State streets.