What is Coeur Terre?
In 2019, Kootenai County Land Co. (in partnership with Lakeside Companies) acquired 1,050 acres on the prairie of Kootenai County. The original design was in closer alignment with the neighboring properties being 1 acre or better layouts.
The New Design: Another City, Not Residential
It is incorrect to say that the Coeur Terre project promotes orderly growth, preserves the quality of Coeur d’Alene, protects the environment, promotes economic prosperity, and fosters the safety of the residents. It must do this to comply with both the Idaho State Code and the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission’s charter. An argument that this was part of the 2040 planning document does not make it valid for growth. The planning document contains many inaccuracies around development and economics.
The density proposed for the 442 acres is city development, not a simple, small residential development. In addition, the proposal does not account for the new development to the North and the lack of roads, schools, and other needs for long-term growth and to ensure the quality of Coeur d’Alene remains intact.
The total potential development area is nearly half the size of the City of Coeur d’Alene proper, south of I-90, much of the same density, less green space (by almost 60%), fewer roads less access to transportation, and less ability for local stores.
