A section of Garden City near the Boise River could soon have a guide for future development.
The City of Garden City is in the process of developing a specific area plan for 34 acres of land between E. Heron Park St., Waterfront Park, and Clay St. The city is considering two different ordinances for the plan, which is intended to act as a guide for the land’s development, according to the city’s staff report.
“The plan is intended to facilitate a vibrant, mixed-use district that prioritizes public access to the river and greenbelt, integrates open space, and enhances multimodal connectivity while supporting coordinated, phased infrastructure improvements,” the staff report said. The city is using “Heron Commons Specific Area Plan” as a working name, the report said.
The land is owned by 16 landowners, including the Ada County Highway District, several LLCs, and individuals, according to the staff report. The land owned by ACHD served as the agency’s maintenance yard, and the agency intends to sell it as it undergoes a shuffle of its real estate portfolio, as BoiseDev reported. If adopted, the plan would not compel any properties to redevelop, but provides a guide for if they do, the report said…