With an entirely straight face, Justin O'Connell tells the Coeur d'Alene City Council that the region should adopt a "Make Idaho California Plan." O'Connell, who.
Number of dwelling units developed in Post Falls has surged in recent years
-KEVIN BLOCKER
New homes rise near the intersection of east Killdeer Avenue and north Greensferry Road in Post Falls. Applications for new subdivisions has increased more than 200% since 2016. In response to a surge in development and population, the subject of growth management is being broached in Kootenai County. The county’s Community Development office has produced a 22-page report exploring possible growth management strategies that could be implemented to alleviate emerging growing pains. Now, the office is seeking public comment and participation to manage growth. David Callahan, Kootenai County community development director, says his department has fielded more calls over the last half-year from residents across the county, with their No. 1 complaint being an increase in traffic.