COMPASS’ demographics expert, Carl Miller, often says that
planning for the future by looking through the rear view mirror only works as
long as the road is straight. And…we all know the road is anything but
straight.
Many, many things will change in the next 10, 20, or 30 years
that will significantly impact life in the Treasure Valley – rapid growth, changing
household dynamics, new technologies, and changes in how we travel among home,
work, shopping, and recreation…or if we even need to leave home at all.
Despite these uncertainties…or, because of them…COMPASS is
updating its long-range transportation plan so that the region is prepared for
a future that is markedly different from today.
To do that, we need your help. Our staff can analyze data and
national trends until they are blue in the face, but those trends don’t tell us
what Treasure Valley residents – you – want for your future.
- What type of house or neighborhood will you choose to live in?
- Will your commute and work schedule stay the same as today, or will you be working from home or using an alternate work schedule, such as 4-10s?
- Do you see yourself relying on home delivery of groceries in the years to come, or do you prefer to thump your own cantaloupe or pick that perfect steak?
- Are you ready to jump into a car that drives itself, or do you prefer to be in control behind the wheel?
We’re asking you to help us plan for your future by helping
us understand what you see your future looking like.
Take five minutes to visit www.compassidaho.org and
answer a few fun, interactive questions to make sure your voice is part of the
conversation, then share the link with your friends and family. The more people
that weigh in, the better we can plan.
There are no right or wrong answers and you don’t need to be
an expert or do any homework to participate. Everyone’s input helps paint a
picture of what the Treasure Valley could look like by the year 2050.
Please participate by November 3, 2019, to ensure your voice
is heard.
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