Commission Approves Clarus Town Center Townhomes
The Boise Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 66-townhome project in Harris Ranch that now heads to City Council.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Boise's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Clarus Town Center townhome proposal in Harris Ranch on Monday night. The project will go before Boise City Council for another review at a future date.
Why it matters
The approval advances a piece of the larger Harris Ranch Town Center plan, which aims to combine different housing types and commercial space in one area. Residents of Boise may see more townhome options added to the city's housing supply if the project clears the next stage of review.
The Clarus Town Center covers about 6.8 acres and includes 66 townhomes plus two lots for future mixed-use buildings. The Ada County Highway District has not yet approved the commission's recommended raised crosswalk at Parkcenter Boulevard, and the City Council review date remains unset.
The players
KM Engineering
KM Engineering is a firm that co-spearheaded the Clarus Town Center project alongside High Rhodes Investment Group.
High Rhodes Investment Group
High Rhodes Investment Group is an investment firm that partnered with the Harris family and KM Engineering on the Clarus Town Center proposal.
Ada County Highway District
The Ada County Highway District is the agency responsible for road infrastructure in Ada County, and it has not yet approved the proposed Parkcenter Boulevard crosswalk.
The details
The commission recommended a raised crosswalk and flashing beacon at Parkcenter Boulevard and a marked crosswalk on Wolf Tree Avenue. The developer said the townhomes could reach three stories, and that they will not be adjusted to below-market prices.
Timeline
2018: Project development began in the Harris Ranch area.
Monday night: Planning and Zoning Commission approved the project.
Future date, not yet set: Proposal goes before Boise City Council for review.
Construction Pipeline
The Clarus Town Center is one phase of the Harris Ranch Town Center master plan, which began development in 2018 and aims to combine townhomes with commercial space. Its advance through the commission shows that the master plan is moving from planning into individual project approvals.
If approved by City Council, the townhomes would add housing options to the Harris Ranch area. Nearby residents may see changes to pedestrian crossings and pathways if the recommended Parkcenter Boulevard and Wolf Tree Avenue crosswalks are built.
The takeaway
Watch for the City Council review date, since that step will determine whether the Clarus Town Center townhomes move forward. Residents interested in the project can track it through the city's planning process.
What happens next
The proposal will go before Boise City Council for another review at a future date that has not yet been announced.
Further reading
Explore more Boise construction news to follow how local housing projects move through city review.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI).
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