HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-06 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: Gramercy Commons Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 164 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
CIM Corridor: Overland Road ' Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
Pedestrian level of stress: R lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
= Bicycle level of stress: R support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
'• Housing within 1 mile: 2,810 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and
■ Jobs within 1 mile: 9,040 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
'�' • Jobs/Housing Ratio: 3.2 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
F indicate an employment need.
Nearest police station: 1.7 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
Nearest fire station: 0.9 miles stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Farmland consumed: No Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
Farmland within 1 mile: 126 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: 0.8 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from
Nearest public school: 0.9 miles critical services have more transportation choices.
Nearest public park: miles Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
Nearest grocery store:: 2.1 miles
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Recommendations
The location is an infill site in an employment-centric area, with jobs and services within a mile of the site.
Additionally, it is within a walkable or bikeable distance to Major Activity Centers and less than one mile from a bus
stop.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info Cd)compassidaho.org C Q M P A S S
More information about the development review process: cfJNINIUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
http://www.compassidaho.orci/dashboard/devreview.htm �US WIN of Southwest Idaho