Fields Subarea Plan
The Fields Subarea Plan was adopted on December 21, 2021 by resolution #21-2302. The Fields Subarea Plan, bound by Ustick Road, McDermott Road, Chinden Boulevard and Can-Ada Road, presents an incredible opportunity to plan for one of the City’s last growth areas, in a way that aligns with the Vision described in the Meridian Comprehensive Plan; continues to grow the employment base; and integrates high-quality neighborhoods, parks and pathways, and schools. A central mixed-use activity center will serve as a hub for surrounding neighborhoods, and integrates neighborhood-scale retail and services, office, civic, and park space in the very center of the Area.
The Fields Subarea Plan is a PDF available here: Fields Subarea Plan .
Historical Area Activities:
2017 Fields Focus Area Update (Intermountain Gas LNG Plant)
An evaluation study was initiated to review future land uses within northwest Meridian. This Fields Focus Area Update was within a portion of the Fields Area, and focused in the vicinity of the Intermountain Gas Liquified Natural Gas Plant. The purpose of this study was to identify appropriate future land uses that were compatible with an existing Intermountain Gas facility.
Study Approval:
On August 15, 2017, the Meridian City Council approved a change to the City of Meridian Future Land Use Map to reflect the Intermountain Gas (LNG) storage plant. The future land use designation around this facility is now Industrial. To review the application and additional information, see the project folder on the City's public records website here: Laserfische Document Center.
Other Past Work
To view the previous Fields page from the previous planning efort, see the Fields Archive Page.
The Fields District has been a part of the Meridian Area of Impact since 2006. The land use designations adopted at the time were effectively placeholders, pending additional research and planning. In 2009 a white paper titled the Fields Innovation District was created, which explored opportunities for a business enterprise corridor with focus on agriculture and biotech. This corridor would capitalize on the future State Highway 16 extension, connecting State Street and Chinden to Interstate 84.
Since the 2009 white paper there have been several additional studies in this area that further explored both agricultural preservation and economic development opportunities. These studies included the 2014 Meridian Rising and 2014 Fields District Report. While these were valuable exercises to explore and understand, the City ultimately decided not to pursue them.
Fields Innovation District White Paper, 2009 | PDF
Cultivating Growth, 2009 | PDF
Fields District Report, 2014 | PDF
Meridian Economic Development Strategy, 2014 | PDF
Future Land Use Information:
Land Use is a key component of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as is mapping future land uses so that development occurs in the direction and manner most desired by Meridian’s citizens and elected officials. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies the vision for a mix of land uses to implement the City’s many diverse goals and objectives, and works in conjunction with the text of the Comprehensive Plan, City code and the various policies of the City. However, the FLUM is not a zoning map and differs in that the FLUM describes the character and type of use that is desired in the future and not necessarily what is currently in place. The FLUM depicts a built-out Meridian that is very diverse in residential densities, commercial and industrial land uses as well as civic/public opportunities.
For more information on future land uses, or the future land use map, see the Evolving section of the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan, Future Land use Map, and other related resources are available at: https://meridiancity.org/compplan.
Future Land Use Links and Resources
Comprehensive Plan Webpage | Weblink
City of Meridian Future Land Use Map | PDF
Contact Information:
For more information, contact Caleb Hood or Brian McClure the City of Meridian Planning Division at 208-884-5533, or use one of the emails below. The Planning Divisions mailing address is 33 E Broadway Ave, Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
chood@meridiancity.org
Brian McClure, Comprehensive Associate Planner
bmcclure@meridiancity.org
