2020-04-13 Meridian Chamber of Commerce
April 13, 2020
Subject: April 16 P & Z Action: Union District Urban Renewal Project
Planning and Zoning Commissioners,
On behalf of the Economic Development Committee of the Meridian Chamber of
Commerce, we encourage the Planning and Zoning Commission of Meridian, ID to
approve Resolution No PZ-20-01 and Resolution No PZ-20-02 as they are presented on
your agenda for the Thursday, April 16, 2020 meeting.
The Economic Development Committee of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce is made
up of invested business leaders from the Meridian business community. The group
meets on a regular basis to gather information and to advocate for issues of significant
importance to the Chamber membership and the economic wellbeing of our community.
The Union District Plan not only conforms to the City of Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan,
but the project is a great opportunity to continue the redevelopment of the Old Town
Meridian. The project addresses many of the goals for the city’s comprehensive plan as
it relates to Old Town, including infill development, higher density, develop gathering
spaces and civic facilities in Downtown, and continues to remove the blight from our
downtown corridor.
These resolutions will establish a much-needed Urban Renewal District Plan for the
Union Block project and will encourage others to make the investment in downtown
Meridian.
Respectfully,
Sincerely,
Sean Evans
President/CEO
Meridian Chamber of Commerce