Nampa Approves Land Exchange for Downtown Redevelopment
The 1.895-acre site is set for a future mixed-use project aimed at bringing new housing and retail to the downtown core.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Commercial
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The Nampa City Council has approved a land exchange that transfers 1.895 acres of downtown property to the Nampa Development Corp. This site, known as Block 2, is slated for a future mixed-use redevelopment project involving housing, retail, and office space.
Why it matters
This land swap clears the way for the Nampa Development Corp to initiate a competitive selection process for a developer to revitalize the downtown core. The city gains 1.448 acres near the Hugh Nichols Public Safety Building as part of the agreement.
The downtown site, Block 2, encompasses land between 13th and 14th avenues South and Front and First streets South. The city’s portion of the trade is located at First Street South and Seventh Avenue South.
The players
Nampa City Council
The local legislative body responsible for municipal zoning and property management decisions.
Nampa Development Corp
A local agency focused on urban revitalization and managing strategic economic development projects.
The details
The Nampa Development Corp plans to launch a competitive solicitation process to identify a developer for the downtown block. Before seeking proposals, the agency will host discussions with local business owners, nonprofits, and residents to help shape the concepts for the mixed-use project, which aims to incorporate residential, commercial, and public spaces.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: The Nampa City Council approved the property exchange agreement.
Coming months: The agency expects to issue a request for developer proposals.
Early 2027: The agency expects to select a developer for the project.
The Home Front
This land exchange aligns with broader urban planning efforts to increase mixed-use density in aging downtown areas. Such projects typically serve as a precursor to changing residential and retail capacity in the city's central district.
Downtown property owners and renters should track the upcoming request for proposals to see how the projected retail and residential units may influence neighborhood walkability and density. Plan to participate in agency-led public meetings to provide input on how the site’s development impacts local services.
The takeaway
The transformation of Block 2 marks a significant shift in Nampa's downtown land use, aiming to bring new housing and public spaces to the city center. Residents interested in the area’s evolution should follow the agency’s upcoming developer selection timeline through early 2027.
What happens next
Residents and local business owners should watch for the Nampa Development Corp to announce dates for community feedback sessions in the coming months.
Further reading
Learn more about local business and project trends in the Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho Business Review.
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