The fourth Steering Committee meeting was held on July 16th, where members reviewed a public engagement report with key themes and an overall vision statement for Auburn. These documents can be found under the Resource and About tabs, respectfully. Stay tuned as the project team takes these results and begins drafting the plan!
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The Results Are In!
The Auburn 2040 Planning Team has been hard at work gathering input from hundreds of community members on your vision for the future of Auburn.
Engagement activities conducted thus far in the planning process include: robust online engagement opportunities, limited in-person activities, and a community survey (available both as digital and hard copies). This feedback will be instrumental in crafting final plan recommendations.
Key wants and needs identified through Auburn 2040 public engagement include:
- Expand and improve sidewalks
- Continue Downtown improvements and investment
- Support community events (especially the Farmers Market)
- Preserve and increase recreational amenities and trails
- Expand housing options
- Re-imagine commercial gateways and corridors
- Enhance dining, arts, and entertainment options
For a more detailed analysis of public engagement results, click the button below.
Download the Engagement MemoGet Involved in the Planning Process!
The City of Auburn formally launched Auburn 2040: The Road Ahead in late February 2020. This is the City’s effort to develop a new comprehensive plan for the community and we need your help!
Although in-person meetings and public engagement have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the planning team is moving forward with the process and is seeking your input on the future of Auburn. You can visit the “Get Involved” page of this website, or click on any of the links below to participate in online engagement activities. Updates related to potential in-person engagement late this summer and in the fall will be posted on www.auburn2040.com and the City’s social media pages, the City mobile app, and in the local newspaper.
Online Opportunities for Input
The planning team has worked to develop more robust online opportunities for input in light of the limitations on in-person meetings. The community is encouraged to participate and provide input online through the following activities:
Community Survey
Basic question and answer survey to inform the long-term community vision
Visual Preference
Three different surveys to envision the look of Districts and Land Uses; Housing; and Commercial Corridors
Mapping
Interactive map to identify physical locations to be RETAINED and locations to see REIMAGINED
Steering Committee Nominations are Live!
The comprehensive planning process is underway!
The City of Auburn is currently accepting nominations for Auburn 2040 Steering Committee members.
Steering Committee members are integral in the comprehensive planning process. Auburn 2040 is a comprehensive plan for the community’s future which will serve as a roadmap to guide decision-making, set objectives, and develop policies around a range of topics including future land use, housing, transportation, parks and recreation, and economic development. Members provide feedback and direction on the plan, review and test materials, garner public interest in the plan, and represent their community throughout the process.
If you or someone you know is a local leader passionate about the community of Auburn, complete the form below to join in planning for our future. Completed forms should be submitted to the City of Auburn’s Building, Planning & Development (BPD) Department. The deadline to submit nominations is March 6, 2020.
Download the Nomination FormWelcome to the Auburn, Indiana, Comprehensive Plan Website
Visit this site for project updates and initiatives. More information coming soon!