Meridian has changed a lot in the last ten years, but it is still Meridian. I sure we will find the same is true for us. All the growth in Meridian and the Treasure Valley and the associated issues inspired me to become an urban planner. I completed my Master in Urban and Regional Planning and Graduate Certificate in Real Estate at Portland State University. Despite my original plans to return to Idaho after graduate school, an employment opportunity will be keeping my wife Andrea and I here in the Portland area for the foreseeable future. I look forward to seeing those that can make it in July.