J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. assisted the Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency, Beyond Green, Inc. (a private developer), and the City of Post Falls with developing a 350-acre, mixed-use light industrial, commercial business park and shopping center on the north end of the City of Post Falls with the creation of a new urban renewal district utilizing tax increment financing. Tasks completed by J-U-B included:
- An amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan
- Creation of a new Technology-Mixed zoning district
- Preparation of an Eligibility Report as a basis for creation of a new 831-acre Urban Renewal District
- Assisted with completion of the Urban Renewal District Economic Feasibility Analysis
- Conceptual site and infrastructure planning
- Public hearing representation
- Multi-agency coordination and public engagement including Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency, Idaho Transportation Department, City road, water, and wastewater departments
The purposes and major goals for this project were:
- Stimulate the economy
- Create and expand public infrastructure and public facilities within a new Urban Renewal District
- Improve transportation routes within the District to support future development
- Provide commercial and recreational facilities for residents and visitors
- Upon completion of development, these projects will create over 3,000,000 square feet of building space and 5,000-10,000 jobs