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Nov 3, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Aurora Downtown Development Authority Board Study Session
The board conducted a study session focused on community development corporations (CDC). The session included a case study of NEWSED, an overview of the relationship and operational differences between the Aurora Downtown Development Authority and a CDC, and a discussion regarding governance, partnerships, and how collaboration between the two entities can further shared goals for the downtown area.
Nov 3, 2026·Board meeting
Aurora Downtown Development Authority Virtual Study Session
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The board conducted a virtual study session to examine the relationship between the Aurora Downtown Development Authority and a potential Community Development Corporation (CDC). Key discussions included a case study on existing CDC models, best practices for board operations, and research regarding intergovernmental agreements and partnerships. A presentation was provided regarding the timeline of CDC efforts in Northwest Aurora, highlighting community engagement, goals to address gentrification and displacement, and a review of potential structural models for a CDC to operate effectively alongside the Authority.
Oct 29, 2026·Board meeting
Planning and Economic Development Policy Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on the implementation plan for the retail strategy for the city of Aurora. Key topics included a transition from framework to action with identified near-term priorities, future action items, and funding sources. The committee discussed establishing a formal economic partnership policy, a potential facade improvement grant program tied to crime prevention, and process improvements for speed to market for new businesses, specifically addressing challenges for smaller entities and tenant fit-outs.
Oct 28, 2026·Board meeting
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission reviewed the Murphy Creek General Development Plan (GDP) amendment number four. The proposal included a reduction in the residential unit cap, the realignment of streets, redefinition of regional trails and neighborhood parks, and the identification of stream management corridors. Significant discussion focused on resolving residential use limitations within the Buckley Space Force Base noise contour, refining definitions for auto-related uses in the commercial use table, and establishing infrastructure improvement requirements, particularly sidewalk widths along East Jewell Avenue. The Commission considered staff's findings regarding the application's compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance.