Boise, Idaho, has expanded by 381 acres, bringing a massive new development into the city’s orbit and sparking debate over cost, congestion, and long-term impact.The City Council finalized the annexation of land in Southwest Ada County, paving the way for Murio Farms, a sprawling neighborhood of 3,500 homes, commercial space, parks, and an elementary school, reported the Idaho Statesman.
The Murgoitio family, owners of much of the former dairy land, and Meridian-based Hubble Homes first proposed the project in 2021. The plan calls for 1,800 single-family homes, 1,700 apartments, 95,000 square feet of commercial space, parks, and a school over roughly 20 years.
By pulling the land into city limits, Boise gains control over planning and infrastructure, but the scale comes with consequences. City staff warned that the expansion could cost millions over decades, while the Ada County Highway District flagged “significant traffic congestion” if the development moves forward…