PZ - COMPASS CommentsCommunities in Motion 2040 Development Checklist
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho
(COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has
developed this checklist as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with
the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 (CIM 2040), the
regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and
Canyon Counties. CIM 2040 was developed through a
collaborative approach with COMPASS member agencies
and adopted by the COMPASS Board on July 21, 2014.
This checklist is not intended to be prescriptive, but rather
a guidance document based on CIM 2040 goals,
objectives, and performance measures. A checklist user
guide is available here; and more information about the
CIM 2040 goals can be found here; and information on
the CIM 2040 Vision can be found here.
Name of Development: _______________________________________________________________
Summary: ________________________________________________________________
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Land Use
In which of the CIM 2040 Vision Areas is the proposed development? (Goal 2.1)?
Downtown Employment Center Existing Neighborhood Foothills
Future Neighborhood Mixed Use Prime Farmland Rural
Small Town Transit Oriented Development
Yes No N/A The proposal is within a CIM 2040 Major Activity Center. (Goal 2.3)
Neighborhood (Transportation Analysis Zone) Demographics
Yes No N/A The number of jobs and/or households in this development is consistent with
jobs/households in the CIM 2040 Vision in this neighborhood. (Goal 2.1)
Area (Adjacent Transportation Analysis Zone) Demographics
Yes No N/A The number of jobs and/or households in this development is consistent with
jobs/households in the CIM 2040 Vision in this area. (Goal 2.1)
ExisƟng ExisƟng + Proposed 2040 Forecast
Households Jobs Households Jobs Households Jobs
ExisƟng ExisƟng + Proposed 2040 Forecast
Households Jobs Households Jobs Households Jobs
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More information on COMPASS and Communities
in Motion 2040 can be found at:
www.compassidaho.org
Email: info@compassidaho.org
Telephone: (208) 475-2239
Click here for detailed map.
Communities in Motion 2040 Development Checklist
Transportation
Yes N/A An Area of Influence Travel Demand Model Run was completed.
Yes No N/A There are relevant projects in the current Regional Transportation
Improvement Projects (TIP) within one mile of the development.
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________
Yes No N/A The proposal uses appropriate access management techniques as described
in the COMPASS Access Management Toolkit.
Comments: ________________________________________________
Yes No N/A This proposal supports Valley Regional Transit’s valleyconnect plan. SeeValley Regional Transit Amenities Development Guidelines for additional detail.
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
The Complete Streets Level of Service (LOS) scoring based on the proposed development will be
provided on an separate worksheet (Goals 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.4):
Attached N/A Complete Streets LOS scorecard is attached.
Yes No N/A The proposal maintains or improves current automobile LOS.
Yes No N/A The proposal maintains or improves current bicycle LOS.
Yes No N/A The proposal maintains or improves current pedestrian LOS.
Yes No N/A The proposal maintains or improves current transit LOS.
Yes No N/A The proposal is in an area with a Walkscore over 50.
Housing
Yes No N/A The proposal adds compact housing over seven residential units per acre.
(Goal 2.3)
Yes No N/A The proposal is a mixed-use development or in a mixed-use area. (Goal
3.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal is in an area with lower transportation costs than the regional
average of 26% of the median household income. (Goal 3.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal improves the jobs-housing balance by providing housing in
employment-rich areas. (Goal 3.1)
Community Infrastructure
Yes No N/A The proposal is infill development. (Goals 4.1, 4.2)
Yes No N/A The proposal is within or adjacent to city limits. (Goals 4.1, 4.2)
Yes No N/A The proposal is within a city area of impact. (Goals 4.1, 4.2)
Health
Yes No N/A The proposal is within 1/4 mile of a transit stop. (Goal 5.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal is within 1/4 mile of a public school. (Goal 5.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal is within 1/4 mile of a grocery store. (Goal 5.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal is within 1 mile of a park and ride location. (Goal 5.1)
Economic Development
Yes No N/A The proposal improves the jobs-housing balance by providing employment in
housing-rich areas. (Goal 3.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal provides grocery stores or other retail options for
neighborhoods within 1/2 mile. (Goal 6.1)
Open Space
Yes No N/A The proposal is within a 1/4 mile of a public park. (Goal 7.1)
Yes No N/A The proposal provides at least 1 acre of parks for every 35 housing units.
(Goal 7.1)
Farmland
Yes No N/A The proposal is outside “Prime Farmland” in the CIM 2040 Vision. (Goals
4.1, 8.2)
Yes No N/A The proposal is outside prime farmland. (Goal 8.2)
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Communities in Motion 2040 Vision
The Communities in Motion 2040 Vision illustrates a preferred growth scenario
for the Treasure Valley, specifically Ada and Canyon Counties. Defined by local
stakeholders, including the public, the Vision will help guide development of the
Communities in Motion 2040 regional long-range transportation plan.
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is an association of local governments working together to plan for the future of the region.
COMPASS members consider factors that affect quality of life for area residents when making decisions about transportation and setting priorities for spending federal
transportation dollars over the next 25 years.
Vision Statement
The Communities in Motion 2040 Vision provides new housing and jobs along transit
corridors and in major activity centers with a strong focus on maintaining the region’s
recreation and open space areas. New growth would be comprised of a variety of housing
types, served by infrastructure, nearby services, and outside of prime farmland or
environmental constraints.
This scenario supports local comprehensive plan goals and densities, and includes
entitled developments as of July 2012. This scenario would support high-capacity transit
for State Street (Highway 44) and a route parallel to Interstate 84, as well as multimodal
infrastructure and services throughout the region.
Key goals include walkability, preserving farmland, minimizing congestion, increasing
transportation options, improving jobs-housing balance, better access to parks, and
maintaining environmental resources.
Vision Map
Please note: The Vision Map reflects the preferred growth scenario approved by the COMPASS Board. It is not a plan and has no regulatory authority.
Vision Areas
Below are possible interpretations of how the land use types included in Communities in Motion 2040 could look.
This area supports the highest densities and land-use mix, including housing, office,
and retail jobs. Downtowns typically are centers for culture and activity. Complete
streets for all users would be a priority.
Features: Mixed-use buildings, typically with ground-floor retail; restaurants and
eateries with patio seating; pocket parks and plazas; variety in building height and
massing; multiple transportation options; right-sized parking areas; mix of high-
density housing, including affordable, workforce, market rate, and luxury; and
redevelopment potential.
Housing: 20-40% Jobs: 60-80% Other: 5-15%
Areas for special consideration, including regional higher education centers
and regional medical centers, that have regional impact but that don’t fit
other center typologies. These areas will differ in types of use, densities, and
layout. They include airports (A), hospitals (H), prisons (P), and universities
(U). In the Treasure Valley, you’ll see:
• Boise State University
• College of Idaho
• Northwest Nazarene University
• Collge of Western Idaho
• St. Alphonsus Medical Center
(Boise, Eagle, and Nampa)
• St. Luke’s Medical Center
(Boise and Meridian)
• Boise International Airport,
Nampa Airport, Caldwell Airport
A center for mostly employment-related business. Freight and mobility would
typically be prioritized in these areas.
Features: Light industrial/manufacturing aligned along freight routes; energy-
efficient buildings; perimeter office buildings serve as noise buffers to nearby
neighborhoods; transit connections; eateries within walking distance; pocket parks.
Housing: 0-20% Jobs: 80-100% Other: 5-15%
Neighborhoods with existing development, with different opportunities for reuse
and infill than in future developments. Primarily housing but with a few services,
including parks, schools, and small-scale shopping to support the neighborhood.
Features: Mix of housing styles, ages, and costs; infill potential; retail and services
within walking distance; community gardens; transit options; sidewalks and bike
lanes.
Housing: 75-95% Jobs: 5-15% Other: 10-25%
Horizontal mix of land uses, including housing and employment, spread out in
relatively low density. Complete streets for all users would be a priority.
Features: Mix of residential and employment areas reduce peak traffic and parking
demands; work, services, and retail walkable within minutes; variety in housing stock
with critical mass to promote transit services; multiple transportation options; bike-
and pedestrian-friendly design; road design and traffic signals managed to reduce
congestion; frontage or service road when appropriate.
Housing: 20-50% Jobs: 50-70% Other: 10-20%
Neighborhoods projected to be built, with different opportunities for planned
development than in existing developments. Primarily housing but with a few
services, including parks, schools, and small-scale shopping to support the
neighborhood.
Features: Range of housing types; services within walking distance; pedestrian
pathways; parks and recreation; neighborhood gardens; road network with narrow
streets, boulevards, and alleys; close to existing infrastructure and preserved
farmland.
Housing: 75-95% Jobs: 5-15% Other: 10-25%
Downtown Employment Center
Smaller and rural towns with opportunities for sustainable growth while maintaining
a small-town feel. Primarily residential but with local servcies and mostly reliant on
the urban area for employment and regional amenities.
Features: Main street businesses serve local needs; opportunties for agri-tourism;
park and ride lots; larger back yards with gardens provide local produce; “third
places” for community gateherings; proximity to highway.
Housing: 75-95% Jobs: 5-15% Other: 10-25%
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Mixed Use
Vertical mix of land uses, including housing and employment spread out in relatively
higher densities, enabling transit services.
Features: Variety of building heights; moderate to high densities; mixed-use
buildings with ground-floor retail; adaptive resuse/redevelopment potential; pocket
parks and plazas; right-sized parking areas; appropriately sized roads; bike lanes;
transit stops; sidewalks.
Housing: 20-80% Jobs: 20-80% Other: 10-25%
Transit Oriented Development
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Communities in Motion is the regional long-range
transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties.
It offers a vision that addresses:
• How land use affects transportation
• How investments in transportation influence growth
• What the transportation system is supposed to achieve
• How transportation projects are selected
• How transportation projects serve regional needs
It is based on:
Connections: Providing options for safe access and expanded mobility choices
in a cost-effective manner in the region.
Coordination: Achieving better inter-jurisdictional coordination of
transportation and land use planning.
Environment: Minimizing transportation impacts to people, cultural resources,
and the environment.
Information: Coordinating data gathering and dispensing better information.
The complete Communities in Motion 2040 plan is available online at www.
compassidaho.org.
Vision Benefits
Economic Development: A 61% increase in composite population near downtowns
and other activity centers. Growth in these areas is typically more sustainable than
other locations due to the proximity of features.
Housing: Growth in areas with transportation and other infrastructure improve
overall affordability by locating housing near transit routes, employment centers,
and basic services.
Land Use: Better jobs-housing balance reduces traffic, improves air quality, and
increases discretionary time.
Transportation: Strong transportation infrastructure and services promote
economic development and quality of life.
Open Space: Access to parks and open space enables citizens to enjoy the natural
beauty of the region.
Health: More transportation options and development near services enables
physical activity and improves air quality.
Farmland: Almost 80% of farmland can be preserved by developing infill sites and
other non-farm areas. This will increase agricultural economic value in the area and
preserve food security.
Community Infrastructure: Development in or nearby areas served by
infrastructure reduces infrastructure costs and can save municipalities millions of
maintenance and operations costs.
Population Density Maps
2010 2040 Buildout
City Area of Impact Population Households Jobs Population Households Jobs Population Households Jobs
Boise 237,241 96,654 141,628 317,192 140,848 234,520 439,462 174,365 696,293
Eagle 23,122 8,197 5,507 52,246 18,823 15,498 106,603 37,876 47,085
Garden City 11,101 4,949 7,049 18,311 8,911 13,794 41,516 18,747 57,839
Kuna 13,319 4,283 1,806 25,991 10,270 4,950 344,705 124,426 119,170
Meridian 83,786 28,296 30,772 154,780 57,501 65,642 355,201 125,516 199,477
Star 6,472 2,177 564 35,644 12,035 3,114 79,234 28,615 10,079
Ada County (outside areas
of impact)17,426 3,925 7,648 70,153 23,656 13,161 82,941 26,669 21,385
Ada County Total 392,365 148,445 190,324 674,317 272,044 350,679 1,449,662 536,214 1,151,328
Caldwell 50,672 16,540 13,144 109,111 40,098 37,550 271,204 105,252 185,349
Greenleaf 2,748 959 440 5,947 2,145 977 137,984 44,981 31,246
Melba 845 279 205 2,358 801 539 3,009 968 2,956
Middleton 10,348 3,514 1,282 18,475 6,626 1,937 157,666 52,766 25,625
Nampa 96,173 32,829 29,278 160,886 59,886 61,973 412,953 152,131 233,839
Notus 984 332 134 2,452 822 462 12,855 4,340 3,883
Parma 2,568 905 687 6,861 2,456 1,118 50,471 16,971 35,918
Wilder 1,951 612 283 6,760 2,317 729 11,479 3,720 16,160
Canyon County (outside
areas of impact)22,634 7,634 4,729 34,833 12,224 5,693 216,485 71,724 50,777
Canyon County Total 188,923 63,604 50,182 347,683 127,375 110,978 1,274,106 452,853 585,753
Total Region 581,288 212,049 240,506 1,022,000 399,419 461,657 2,723,768 989,067 1,737,081
Vision Demographics
2010
Employment Density Maps
2010 2040 Buildout
2040 Buildout
The 2010 maps above were the baseline conditions used in developing the Communities in Motion 2040 Vision. These
maps are based on the 2010 census counts and 2010 Idaho Department of Labor employment data.
The above maps show the generalized densities when the Communities in Motion 2040 Vision is implemented. Buildout is the quantification of local land use (comprehensive) plans. It enables COMPASS to consider long-range
corridor preservation and is not constrained by the 2040 population forecast adopted by the COMPASS Board. It is not
an official forecast for air quality conformity.
Note: Totals may not sum due to overlapping areas of impact.