The City of Auburn Council will consider adoption of Auburn 2040: The Road Ahead on Tuesday, January 4, 2021 @ 6:00 PM in the Norman E. Yoder Council Chambers, Auburn City Hall, 206 East Ninth Street, Auburn, Indiana.
Adoption: City Council
Category: General
Public Hearing: Auburn Plan Commission
The City of Auburn Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the Norman E. Yoder Council Chambers, Auburn City Hall, 206 East Ninth Street, Auburn, Indiana. At the Public Hearing, the Plan Commission will consider recommending the formal adoption of a new Comprehensive Master Plan titled, Auburn 2040: The Road Ahead developed in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 Series.
The City of Auburn last adopted a Comprehensive Master Plan in 1987. Auburn 2040 is the outcome of a two-year community engagement process focused on creating a unified vision for future growth and development; developing policies to improve livability; establishing clear guidance for decision makers; and developing implementation strategies in a user-friendly document. Auburn 2040 includes the following chapters: Introduction, Community Profile, Recommendations, and Implementation. The document also includes goal statements and associated policies for Land Use, Arts & Parks, Downtown, Housing, Transportation, Local Government & Services, and Economic Development.
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Open House a Success!
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the Auburn 2040 Open House. With over 50 people in attendance BPD staff is excited to receive great feedback on the plan. If you were not able to join us there is still time to provide feedback! Please review the Draft Plan and provide feedback by November 10, 2021. Please provide feedback via email: bpd@ci.auburn.in.us or call to schedule an appointment to meet with staff, 260-925-6449.
Next Steps: The final draft is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the Plan Commission at their December 14, 2021 meeting, @ 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 206 E Ninth Street which is open to the public. The Plan Commission will make a recommendation to City Council for final adoption. Check www.auburn2040.com for updates!
BPD, Plan Commission Hosting Open House on Auburn 2040
The Building, Planning and Development (BPD) Department and Auburn Plan Commission are holding an Auburn 2040 open house on Nov. 4, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 206 E Ninth Street. The public is invited to stop by and learn more about Auburn 2040: The Road Ahead, the city’s new comprehensive plan—and the first update in more than 30 years. BPD staff will be on hand to listen to feedback and answer questions.
Review Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Review Appendix: Existing Conditions Review Appendix: Community Engagement
Get 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 Form