Development NewsTreasure Valley, Idaho — May 2026
The most significant expansion in The Village’s 13-year history is opening fall 2026. Here is what it means for buyers and sellers on Eagle Road.
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Dennis Fomin
Fomin & Company · Associate Broker, GRI, RSPS · May 2026
Quick Answer
What is being added to The Village at Meridian in 2026?
The Village at Meridian is adding approximately 80,000 square feet of new commercial space across six buildings along Eagle Road. In addition, confirmed or expected tenants include Apple Store, Capital Grille, Pottery Barn, Alo Yoga, Vuori, Tecovas, Gorjana, Kendra Scott, Paris Baguette, Flower Child, and Salt & Straw. The first businesses then plan to open in October 2026.
Dennis Fomin — Founder, Fomin & Company. The Village expansion has been in planning for years. However, the caliber of tenants now confirmed is the strongest signal yet that national retailers view the Treasure Valley as a market worth serious investment. So for Eagle Road real estate, this matters.
The Village Expansion: What Is Being Added
80,000Square feet of new commercial space across six new buildings
Oct 2026Target date for first new tenants to open
Apple StoreWould be only the second Apple Store in the Treasure Valley
13 yrsTime since The Village core opened — this completes the original vision
Confirmed and Expected Tenants
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Apple Store — Second Treasure Valley LocationPlans call for an Apple Store in the expansion. If confirmed, it would also be only the second in the Treasure Valley. The first, meanwhile, is at Boise Towne Square, which opened in 2010.
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Capital Grille — Upscale Dining AnchorCapital Grille, a Darden Restaurants fine dining brand, is among the planned restaurant tenants. In fact, this would be the first Capital Grille in Idaho.
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Alo Yoga + Vuori — Premium Athletic ApparelPlans also include both Alo and Vuori. These are premium athleisure brands, so they signal a shift upmarket in the Village’s retail mix.
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Pottery Barn — Home FurnishingsPottery Barn also plans a store adjacent to the Apple Store space, adding a home goods anchor to the expansion.
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Tecovas, Gorjana, Kendra Scott — Lifestyle RetailFinally, western boot brand Tecovas, jewelry brand Gorjana, and Kendra Scott round out the lifestyle retail component.
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Salt & Straw + Paris Baguette + Flower Child — Food and BeverageSalt & Straw artisan ice cream, Paris Baguette bakery cafe, and Flower Child healthy bowls also add to the dining options.
What This Means for Eagle Road Real Estate
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Premium retail anchors drive residential premiumsThe Village has spent 13 years establishing Eagle Road as the premier retail corridor in the valley. The addition of Apple, Capital Grille, and Pottery Barn therefore reinforces that positioning. Consequently, properties marketed with walkable access to The Village command premiums that persist at resale.
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The expansion completes the original 2007 visionThe expansion depended on the completion of a southbound Eagle Road travel lane — now complete. In other words, this is not a new concept; it is the fulfillment of a 17-year development plan.
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Eagle Road traffic is already heavyAda County Highway District traffic engineers have described the intersection of Eagle Road and Fairview as one of the highest-capacity intersections they have seen in 25 years. Still, the expansion will add visitors to an already congested area.
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Construction on Eagle Road through 2026Also, construction activity near The Village is active through the year. Therefore, buyers and sellers in the immediate area should factor this into short-term planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Village at Meridian expansion open?+
The first businesses in the expansion are expected to open in October 2026. However, the full buildout will likely continue through 2026 and into 2027 as tenants complete their individual buildouts.
Is there really an Apple Store coming to The Village at Meridian?+
As of April 2026, permit filings show an Apple Store planned for The Village expansion. However, Apple had not officially confirmed the location at the time of this writing. It would also be the second Apple Store in the Treasure Valley.
Will The Village expansion affect traffic on Eagle Road?+
Yes. In fact, Eagle Road near Fairview is already one of the highest-volume intersections in the valley. Planners designed roadway improvements, including widening Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue, to accommodate long-term growth.
Is The Village at Meridian expansion the same as The District at Ten Mile?+
No. These are two separate developments. Specifically, The Village expansion is on Eagle Road near Fairview. Meanwhile, The District at Ten Mile is at the Ten Mile and I-84 interchange. They are developed by different teams although Fred Bruning has a developer relationship with both.
How does The Village expansion affect home values near Eagle Road?+
The pattern from comparable developments shows retail anchor additions reinforce existing residential premiums in the immediate area. Also, Eagle Road residential values are already at a premium relative to other Meridian corridors.
Questions About Eagle Road Real Estate and The Village Expansion?
Dennis Fomin — Founder, Fomin & Company. Associate Broker, GRI, RSPS. Free 2026 This Is Boise Area Guide.
- —Current Eagle Road and north Meridian pricing analysis
- —Seller strategy incorporating The Village expansion narrative
- —Buyer guidance near the expansion zone
- —Dennis actively tracks all Village tenant news
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Summary
The Village expansion is the completion of a vision that has been in planning since 2007. Moreover, the tenant quality — Apple, Capital Grille, Pottery Barn — is the strongest signal of national retailer confidence in the Treasure Valley market. So, for Eagle Road real estate, the expansion reinforces an already premium corridor.
The Village has spent 13 years making Eagle Road the premier address in the Treasure Valley. Ultimately, the expansion cements that position for the next decade.
