HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-19 Jeffrey Jones
Charlene Way
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Sent:Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:41 PM
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Subject:Hills Century Farm Townhomes
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To the City of Meridian Council and Planning & Zoning Commission,
I am writing to share my respect for the City of Meridian and my appreciation for the work you do, while
also expressing concerns that mirror those voiced by many residents regarding ongoing development
particularly in the South Meridian and Century Farm area. I care deeply about this community, and like
many of my neighbors, I want to see Meridian continue to grow in a way that balances opportunity with
long-term sustainability.
Many residents including myself are not opposed to growth. Meridian has thrived because it is a place
people want to live. But as the recent comments from my community show, there is growing worry that
our infrastructure, schools, and essential services are not keeping pace with the quick pace of
residential development. Roads such as Hillsdale, Hillside, Amity, and Eagle are already strained beyond
comfortable capacity, and the schools serving this area are overcrowded to the point of requiring
portables, waiting lists, and traveling teachers. Each individual project may seem manageable on its
own, but experienced together, they create real day-to-day challenges for the people who live here.
Another common theme is the loss of commercial space. Many of us chose this part of Meridian
expecting a balance of homes and neighborhood-supporting businesses. Converting planned
commercial areas into additional housing reduces future opportunities for restaurants, services, and
local amenities that the community genuinely needs. Residents have repeatedly expressed a desire for
more commercial options, not fewer.
I want to be clear: this letter is not written in frustration, but out of genuine care for the city and
confidence that thoughtful, forward-looking planning can make a real difference. Meridian has always
been a place built on strong leadership and community involvement. The concerns raised by residents
are not meant to slow progress, but to encourage development that is supported by infrastructure, traffic
planning, school capacity, and long-term quality of life.
I respectfully ask that, moving forward, the City take these concerns to heart, prioritizing balanced land
use, stronger infrastructure planning, and a careful evaluation of how each new project fits into the
bigger picture of Meridian’s future. We want to see Meridian continue to grow, but in a way that protects
the things that make this city such a great place to live.
Thank you sincerely for your time, your leadership, and your continued service to our community.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Jones
Meridian, Idaho
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