What’s the plan for the Treasure Valley as we continue to grow?

In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy Ahlquist and Garrett Lofto sit down with Craig Raborn, Executive Director of COMPASS (Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho), to talk about the future of growth, transportation, and regional planning across Ada and Canyon County.

Craig brings nearly 25 years of experience from some of the fastest-growing regions in the country, including Las Vegas and Houston. Now in Boise, he shares how the Treasure Valley compares, what challenges lie ahead, and why getting aligned on a long-term vision is critical right now.

This conversation breaks down:

• What COMPASS actually does and why it matters
• Why growth needs to be planned 20–30 years in advance
• The concept of “growth paying for growth”
• Lessons from regions like Salt Lake City and Envision Utah
• The role of the business community in shaping the future
• Why vision without execution doesn’t work

This episode is about more than infrastructure. It’s about stewardship, collaboration, and building a region that works for the next generation.

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