AURORA | The second round of public outreach for the city’s Aurora Places comprehensive planning project will take place in coming weeks, giving residents another chance to weigh in on theplan for the city’s future, according to a news release from Aurora Senior Public Information Officer Julie Patterson.
Aurora residents and businesses are invited to share their vision for Aurora’s future and their ideas for how to make it happen.
Patterson said visioning is a group effort — sharing, debating and putting ideas on a map — so people are encouraged to attend, collaborate with neighbors and be part of the process.
Participants will have a chance to discuss issues like how Aurora’s neighborhoods can be more enjoyable for residents, how the city should manage critical resources, how neighborhoods can support a more active lifestyle and better physical and mental health, where residents want to work and play, and what should be done to make Aurora a more vibrant and successful community.
The following workshops will begin with a light meal, followed by the visioning workshop. To ensure there is enough food, guests are asked to RSVP at 303-739.-7271 or by email at auroraplaces@auroragov.org. Children are welcome, and activities will be provided.
Meetings will be as follows:
· North: 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 26, The Hangar at Stanley, 2501 Dallas St.
· Central: 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 26, Overland High School, 12400 E. Jewell Ave.
· South: 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 26, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway
· East: 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 2, Vista PEAK Preparatory School, 24500 E. Sixth Ave.
· Daytime: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 3, Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
In addition, a workshop will be conducted in Spanish May 10 at the Aurora Welcome Center, 1085 Peoria St. It will start with a light meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by the workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Children also are welcome to this workshop, and an RSVP is requested.
Aurora Places is a comprehensive plan that will serve as a foundation for decision-making related to land use, development, transportation, public facilities, parks and open space and other aspects of a great city. It will guide and inform local officials, city staff, developers, business owners, residents, neighborhood groups and others in the community.
Last year, more than 2,300 people participated in phase one outreach for Aurora Places, identifying priorities, assets and opportunities in Aurora via public workshops, surveys, focus groups and online outreach. Visit www.auroraplacesplan.com for more details and other ways to engage in the project.