Syringa Crossing Denied Again | Boise News

Meridian’s Planning and Zoning Commission just denied Syringa Crossing — a massive 55-acre mixed-use project near Meridian and Amity Roads — for the second time, despite the developer’s latest tweaks. Originally envisioned with a grocery store, offices, retail, and up to 400 homes, the proposal now includes more commercial space and fewer residences, but city staff and commissioners still say it doesn’t fit the city’s vision for walkable, integrated neighborhoods. The southwest portion is too residential — over 70% — exceeding the 50% limit, and officials argue the layout fails to reduce car trips by not blending enough jobs and services. The developer insists their design balances economic needs with livability, noting that anchor stores like grocery chains can’t be split across roads. But critics say even as one development, it’s too fragmented — forcing pedestrians and cyclists to cross busy streets to get from home to work or shops. The project heads back to city council next month for another vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/10/fundamental-disconnect-meridian-grapples-with-changes-to-proposed-55-acre-grocery-anchored-project/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d445b8fcab8e5bd Report issues to [email protected].