HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16 COMPASS Communities in Motion 2040 2. 0 Development Review
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 (CIM 2040),
the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be
prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 2.0 goals.
Development Name: Seasons at Meridian Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 360 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
CIM Corridor: None ' Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
Pedestrian level of stress: N/A lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
= Bicycle level of stress: N/A support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
'• Housing within 1 mile: 2,480 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and
■ Jobs within 1 mile: 10,830 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
'�' • Jobs/Housing Ratio: 4.4 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
F indicate an employment need.
Nearest police station: 1.5 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
Nearest fire station: 1 mile stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Farmland consumed: Yes Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
Farmland within 1 mile: 104 acres additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
•� Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
�and sustainability of farmland.
r- Nearest bus stop: 0.6 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from
Nearest public school: 0.3 miles critical services have more transportation choices.
Nearest public park: 0 miles Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
Nearest grocery store:: 0.1 miles
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Recommendations
The proposal is located in an area identified in the Communities in Motion 2040 Vision as Mixed Use. The proposal
provides an opportunity for infill housing in an employment-centric area, with thousands of jobs within a mile of
the site. Infill sites with nearby services and multimodal infrastructure can mitigate the impact of increased traffic.
The higher density is supportive of nearby bus service. Route #42 provides service along from Caldwell to the
Boise Towne Square Mall via Overland Road. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes additional routes that would provide
connectivity to the Meridian Village, downtown Boise, downtown Nampa, and other destinations. The proposal is
also within a walkable distance to a public school, a public park, and a future grocery store. The proposal includes
pathways to promote connectivity and public health.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org Email info@compassidaho.org �• . C Q M P A S S
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More information about the development review process: . �. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm ' of Southwest Idaho