The Cliffs' Blog

Sometimes in life, it takes years for circumstances to finally validate your vision. But I’m happy to say it has been worth the wait, as the Ada County Board of Commissioners last night unanimously approved the specific plan and the first preliminary plat for The Cliffs Planned Community.

When we embarked on this journey, I was told that the planning process for building a community of this scope and complexity was not for the faint of heart. Little did I know just how dead-on this assessment would turn out to be.

Our public outreach efforts for The Cliffs began nearly two years ago and our application was finally submitted and deemed complete in April 2006. Any ambitious project such as The Cliffs deserves careful scrutiny and Ada County took more than nine months to give it a thorough review. Reviewing bodies included the county planning staff, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. Hundreds of people commented on the project and the county listened to their verbal and written testimony.

While the county has approved our planned community, much remains to be done to make The Cliffs a reality. The commissioners put in place a number of development requirements – all of which we agree with – and we will work diligently to ensure we meet these requirements so that we can begin building homes at The Cliffs at the earliest possible date.

Ada County has an established record of approving first-rate planned communities, including Hidden Springs, which the Urban Land Institute has recognized for superior planning. We expect The Cliffs, with its extensive environmental planning, will become a model for future development in Ada County and nationwide. We can’t wait to introduce you to The Cliffs!

In the meantime, have a happy holiday season!