Controversy has emerged in Caldwell following the approval of a Marriott Hotel to be developed on a lot across from the Canyon County Fairgrounds, residents urged city officials to reconsider the decision.
Since the approval in February, community members have launched petition efforts to recall four council members and the mayor, claiming they felt unheard. However, City of Caldwell Director of Development Steve Jenkins maintains that all residents’ concerns are being addressed.
“We know there is going to be an impact here, so how can we plan accordingly for parking for events and future hospitality venues and things like that.” Jenkins said.
To respond to these concerns, Jenkins officials developed a parking plan aimed at improving efficiency with city-owned properties. “So essentially what we did was put together a parking plan that emphasized more efficiency with properties that are in ownership with the city, and we identified a few parcels that we could add more parking,” Jenkins said…