Loading...
2020-05-18 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: Brody Square Agency: Meridian CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods New households: 65 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No CIM Corridor: Black Cat 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: 1,040 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and Jobs within 1 mile: 450 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.4 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers indicate an employment need. Nearest police station: >4 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire �! Nearest fire station: 2.6 miles 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: 1,101 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: 3.3 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from Nearest public school: 2.6 miles critical services have more transportation choices. Nearest public park: : 1 miles Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off 9F Nearest grocery store: 1.1 miles the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. Recommendations The proposal is on the fringe of urban development in farmland area. Nearby services, such as schools, parks, grocery, and other stores are likely accessed only by vehicle and there are no plans for public transportation to this location in the ValleyConnect 2.0 plan. More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0: Web: www.compassidaho.org Email info@compassidaho.orq More information about the development review process: rdl-111111ftll�fik C Q M P A S S http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm WIN COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION USof Southwest Idaho