Quoting Victor:

“The Southwest Nampa Specific Area Plan proposes annexing the City west to Lake Ave. and south to Lake Lowell Ave. This plan could add nearly 30,000 new residents to District 5! Rather than considering this areas needs,  character, and road limitations, it was based on a standard 'population prediction' rubric. Such a large increase in population would require a design of mixed uses, including high density developments and apartments. In addition, it could add more than 50,000 vehicle trips per day to Midway Road. District 5 would be mired in traffic congestion and suffer delayed response times for emergency service vehicles.  The plan makes no sense, and I oppose it.”

 

"I propose exploring a less drastic plan that will not only maintain Southwest Nampa's pastoral character, but also protect existing residents, ag land, and areas adjacent Deer Flat Wildlife Reserve. Determining density variances will also be important, because density zones direct growth, traffic and infrastructure development."

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The Southwest Nampa Specific Area Plan is currently paused pending a decision from the Canyon County Commis-sioners regarding City of Nampa expansion into county boundaries.​ The plan will be further evaluated by the 2050 Nampa Comprehensive Plan Committee. (See the City of Nampa website if you want to participate - cityofnampa.us.)