Development GuideMeridian, Idaho
The largest development project in Idaho right now — what it is, what is being built, and what it means for the surrounding real estate market.
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Dennis Fomin
Fomin & Company · Associate Broker, GRI, RSPS · 2026
Quick Answer
What is The District at Ten Mile in Meridian Idaho?
The District at Ten Mile is a 222-acre mixed-use development at the Ten Mile Road and I-84 interchange in Meridian. Developed by Ball Ventures Ahlquist, it will include Idaho’s first Super Target, a Life Time Fitness flagship, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, Class A office space, light industrial, and approximately 1,800 residential units. Vertical construction groundbreaking was in spring 2026 with phased completion expected through 2028.
Dennis Fomin — Founder, Fomin & Company | Associate Broker, GRI, RSPS. Buyers and sellers in west Meridian ask me about The District constantly. Here is a clear, factual breakdown of what is being built, who is building it, and what the realistic real estate implications are.
What Is Actually Being Built
222 acresTotal project footprint — about 2.5x the size of The Village
1,800Planned residential units in multiple housing types
Class AOffice space — Idaho Central Credit Union, Kiln, ESI among tenants
2026-2028Construction phasing timeline from groundbreaking to full completion
The Development Components
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Retail Anchor — Idaho’s First Super TargetA 147,000-square-foot Target is planned as the retail anchor. This would be Idaho’s first Super Target format — a significant draw for the broader Treasure Valley.
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Life Time Fitness — Idaho FlagshipLife Time Fitness opened its first Treasure Valley location in Eagle in spring 2025. The District location is planned as its first ground-up Idaho build and intended flagship.
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HotelsHyatt Hotels is among the confirmed hospitality tenants. Hotel infrastructure supports both commercial and entertainment components.
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Class A Office SpaceKiln coworking, Idaho Central Credit Union, and ESI are among confirmed office tenants. The office component positions The District as a genuine employment hub.
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EntertainmentTopGolf is associated with the development. The entertainment component reflects the developer’s goal to create a destination, not just a shopping center.
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Residential — 1,800 UnitsThe residential component spans multiple housing types — apartments, townhomes, and single-family — integrated into the mixed-use fabric.
The Developer: Ball Ventures Ahlquist
The District is being developed by Ball Ventures Ahlquist (BVA), led by Tommy Ahlquist, in partnership with Fred Bruning — the developer behind The Village at Meridian.
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Location IntelligenceThe developers’ thesis: as Treasure Valley population grows west into Canyon County, Ten Mile at I-84 becomes the geographic center of the valley — accessible from both Ada and Canyon County.
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Highway 16 ConnectionThe planned completion of Idaho Highway 16 in 2027 is core to The District’s location strategy — dramatically improving north-south access to the site.
The Construction Timeline
2023-2024
Site Prep and InfrastructureRoads, utilities, and foundational infrastructure installed.
2025
Industrial PhaseTwo industrial buildings constructed on the west end. Utility and roadwork underway on the northern piece.
Spring 2026
Vertical Construction GroundbreakingThe formal groundbreaking for retail, office, and entertainment components.
2026-2027
Anchor Tenant ConstructionTarget, Life Time, hotel, and primary retail construction.
2027-2028
Residential and Full BuildoutResidential units, remaining retail, and mixed-use completion.
What This Means for Nearby Real Estate
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Comparable precedent: Eagle RoadThe Eagle Road corridor took roughly two decades to build from open land to a major commercial hub. Ten Mile is following a similar trajectory on an accelerated timeline.
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Residential demand follows amenity infrastructureBuyers consistently choose locations with established or incoming amenity access. Institutional tenant commitments at The District signal confidence in the submarket.
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Pre-opening vs. post-opening valueResidential values near major mixed-use developments increase most significantly during the construction-through-first-year-operations window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The District at Ten Mile located?+
The District is located at 625 S. Ten Mile Road, Meridian, Idaho — at the Ten Mile Road and I-84 interchange, directly across from Scheels.
Is The District at Ten Mile the same as The Village?+
No. The District is a separate project. They share Fred Bruning as a developer but The District is approximately 2.5 times larger and includes residential units that The Village does not have.
What stores will be at The District at Ten Mile?+
Confirmed or expected tenants include Target (Super Target format), Life Time Fitness, TopGolf, Hyatt Hotels, Idaho Central Credit Union, Kiln coworking, and ESI.
When will Target open at The District at Ten Mile?+
As of April 2026, Target’s specific opening date had not been publicly confirmed. Construction on the northern piece including the Target site was underway with phased completion expected through 2028.
Is The District at Ten Mile good for the Meridian real estate market?+
The consensus among local real estate observers is positive. The strength and caliber of confirmed institutional tenants indicates genuine long-term commitment to the corridor.
Questions About The District and West Meridian Real Estate?
Dennis Fomin — Founder, Fomin & Company. Associate Broker, GRI, RSPS. Free 2026 This Is Boise Area Guide.
- —Current market analysis for properties near the Ten Mile corridor
- —New construction options in west Meridian near The District
- —Investment property analysis in the Ten Mile area
- —Seller strategy for homes near The District
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Summary
The District at Ten Mile is the largest single development project in Idaho right now. Construction is active, institutional tenant commitments are genuine, and the corridor fundamentals are strong.
The District is not a rumor. Construction is underway and the question for buyers and sellers near Ten Mile is whether they are positioned to benefit from it.
