A developer wants to build 355 homes right across from Ridgevue High School. The city hasn’t approved it yet — and neighbors have a lot to say.

The Nampa City Council discussed Highline Estates at a recent meeting. Next, they will take it up again on June 15th.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Where Is Highline Estates?

Highline Estates would sit on about 93 acres in north Nampa, specifically near Franklin Blvd and Lynen Road, across from Ridgevue High School, and next to Warhawk Elementary School.

Right now, the land sits in the county. So before anything gets built, the developer must annex it into the City of Nampa.

What’s Planned?

The developer plans to build:

• 355 single-family homes
• 33 common lots for open space
• 1 commercial lot of about 6.5 acres

Lots range from about 5,000 to 8,000 square feet. Overall, the project averages about 4 homes per acre, which lines up with the city’s long-term growth plan.

When Would Construction Start?

Not anytime soon. First, the city must approve the project.

After that, construction would move in phases — about 50 to 60 homes at a time. Each phase would take roughly a year to a year and a half. So full build-out could take several years.

The Biggest Concern: Traffic

Traffic came up over and over at the meeting.

The project requires new turn lanes on Franklin Blvd and Lynen Road, plus upgrades to nearby intersections. In addition, crews plan to improve Highway 20/26 — but that work isn’t expected until around 2029.

Here’s the problem: builders could finish homes before the road upgrades happen. As a result, neighbors and council members worry about safety and congestion.

Open Space — But Is It Usable?

The developer meets the city’s 15% open space requirement. However, council members pushed back on the quality of that space.

Some areas may serve as drainage zones instead of places where kids can play. Because of this, the council asked for more usable green space like parks and open play areas. That request could still lead to changes in the plan.

Safety Near Schools

Two schools sit right next to this project, so safety matters.

Currently, the plan doesn’t include mid-block crosswalks. A future traffic signal is possible, but nothing is guaranteed yet. Meanwhile, more homes means more kids crossing busy roads — and that conversation isn’t finished.

School Impact

Kids in Highline Estates would attend:

• Warhawk Elementary
• Summit View Middle School
• Ridgevue High School

The school district raised concerns about growth. However, overall capacity sits at about 80% right now.ow.

What Neighbors Are Saying

People showed up and spoke. Their main concerns included:

• Traffic and safety near schools
• High density in what still feels like a rural area
• Water and infrastructure strain
• Loss of open land

In fact, some neighbors asked the city to slow down or completely rework the project.

What Happens Next?

The Nampa City Council will discuss Highline Estates again on June 15th. At that meeting, the layout could still change. Additionally, public input could still influence the outcome.

Nothing is decided yet.

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