City Of Boise: Next Steps For The Murgoitio Parcel Annexation Process

Press release from the City of Boise:

July 29, 2021

Update from Mayor Lauren McLean 

Update from Mayor Lauren McLean

Now that the potential land trade is off the table involving property the City of Boise owns between South Maple Grove Road and South Cole Road in Ada County, the city is taking stock of the updated value of the property and listening to community feedback related to its future before moving forward with the next steps in the annexation process. I’ve heard the calls from community members to slow down and engage, and I intend to do that. 

Now that the potential land trade is off the table involving property the City of Boise owns between South Maple Grove Road and South Cole Road in Ada County, the city is taking stock of the updated value of the property and listening to community feedback related to its future before moving forward with the next steps in the annexation process. I’ve heard the calls from community members to slow down and engage, and I intend to do that.

I believe we can accomplish a variety of goals with the 157-acre Murgoitio parcel. This includes prioritizing housing at affordable rates that is desperately needed for Boise residents and the desire for a park at the site. I have directed staff to take the time needed to create a proposed plan that best serves the residents of the city and to create a proposal for meaningful community engagement. I have asked for this planning to be completed by the end of the year. 

I believe we can accomplish a variety of goals with the 157-acre Murgoitio parcel. This includes prioritizing housing at affordable rates that is desperately needed for Boise residents and the desire for a park at the site. I have directed staff to take the time needed to create a proposed plan that best serves the residents of the city and to create a proposal for meaningful community engagement. I have asked for this planning to be completed by the end of the year.

I understand that there is a high level of interest in how this process moves forward, and for that reason I have also asked staff to provide monthly updates – open to the public – to the Boise City Council on their work. I encourage those who are invested in the future of the Murgoitio parcel to get involved. 

I understand that there is a high level of interest in how this process moves forward, and for that reason I have also asked staff to provide monthly updates – open to the public – to the Boise City Council on their work. I encourage those who are invested in the future of the Murgoitio parcel to get involved.

Next Steps in the Planning and Annexation Process

Updates will continue to be posted regularly on the City of Boise’s website.

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.