2020-07-20 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: Victory Apartments Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 192 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
CIM Corridor: Victory Road Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
�� Pedestrian level of stress: PG-13 lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
Bicycle level of stress: PG-13 support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
• Housing within 1 mile: 3,000 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and
Jobs within 1 mile: 1,000 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.3 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Nearest police station: 2.8 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
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Nearest fire station: 1.4 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: 449 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: 1.3 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from
Nearest public school: 1.0 miles critical services have more transportation choices.
Nearest public park: 1.0 mile Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
P011Nearest grocery store: 1.4 miles
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Recommendations
The location is an infill site, with one thousand jobs within a mile of the site. The site is not currently served by
public transportation, however, the higher density is supportive of future bus service. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes
a bus route from downtown Kuna to the Boise Research Center along Victory Road and Stoddard Road. The closest
bus stop would be less than 1/4 mile in distance when that route is operational. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes and
safe crossing of Victory Road are needed to encourage multimodal travel.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org �• . C Q M P A S S
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More information about the development review process: ��•�i COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm US WIN of Southwest Idaho
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