The Boyer Company has submitted plans to develop a warehouse facility on city-owned property in Boise’s industrial corridor south of Interstate 84, marking another phase of a long-term agreement to transform the area into a major distribution hub. The Salt Lake City-based developer is proposing up to 300,000 square feet of warehouse space on approximately 19 acres at the corner of East Freight Street and South Eisenman Road, with flexibility to construct either one large building or two smaller structures.
The proposal represents incremental growth on land designated for warehouse and logistics operations, part of a larger development framework established when Boyer and the City of Boise signed their initial partnership agreement in 2017. That agreement covers 159 acres and contemplates up to 1.6 million square feet of total warehouse capacity across the Boise Gateway Industrial Park.
Industrial Growth in Ada County’s Warehouse Market
Ada County and the greater Treasure Valley have become increasingly attractive to distribution and logistics companies seeking strategic locations between the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West markets. The Boise Gateway Industrial Park already hosts major tenants including DHL, Verde Fulfillment, and an Amazon sortation facility, positioning the area as an established node in the region’s supply chain network.
The new development reflects continued confidence in Boise’s industrial real estate market. A second Costco warehouse opened in Meridian by the end of 2026, and the region has seen multiple large-scale logistics announcements over the past two years. However, not all proposals have faced smooth approval processes—the Pocatello City Council rejected a $2.6 billion data center project, with the developer pledging a court fight—indicating that local governments maintain varying appetite for massive industrial and commercial developments.
Design and Access Strategy
Boyer’s proposal includes a notable design feature: a new Peterbilt truck dealership and service facility would be positioned between the proposed warehouses and Interstate 84. This buffer arrangement appears intended to manage traffic flow and create a commercial transition between major truck traffic on the interstate and the warehouse operations inland from the highway.
The property address at 2649 East Freight Street reflects Boise’s deliberate industrial zoning strategy. The street names themselves—Freight Street and Eisenman Road—signal the city’s intentional segregation of heavy logistics traffic from residential neighborhoods, a planning approach that has allowed warehouse development to coexist with the broader urban footprint.
Development Framework and Tenant Prospects
Boyer’s application documents do not identify specific tenants for the proposed facility, which is typical at the preliminary approval stage. Warehouse developers often construct spec buildings—buildings built without a signed tenant—betting on market demand and signing occupants after construction begins or nears completion. The flexibility to build one or two structures suggests Boyer may be marketing the space to potential tenants of varying sizes.
The 2017 development agreement between Boyer and Boise established the framework for phased warehouse construction across the broader industrial park, allowing the city to benefit from property development and job creation while maintaining control over the pace and scale of growth. The agreement’s 159-acre scope and 1.6 million-square-foot target indicate that the current 300,000-square-foot proposal represents a modest fraction of the larger planned buildout.
What Comes Next
The Boyer proposal will proceed through Boise’s standard development review process, which includes city planning staff evaluation, potential planning and zoning commission review, and public comment periods. Property owners and nearby industrial operators can monitor project updates through the City of Boise Development Services website or by attending any scheduled public hearings.
Residents and businesses interested in industrial development impacts on traffic, infrastructure, or regional logistics patterns can contact the Boise Development Services Department or the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), which oversees roads serving the industrial corridor. As the Treasure Valley continues to attract distribution and warehousing investment, understanding how these projects shape traffic patterns and infrastructure needs remains relevant to Ada County’s long-term growth planning.