Build Up Aurora

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Our survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone who provided input!

The city is the next phase of the Build Up Aurora effort to address more than $700 million in unmet critical capital projects required to maintain existing city infrastructure and provide for our growing community's immediate and future needs.

The Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force is looking at long-term solutions for projects ranging from public safety and transportation to parks, libraries, recreation and accessibility, and it is seeking the community’s input and support. More updates will be posted soon.

Background

Safe, adequate and well-maintained infrastructure is essential to the city’s economic health and impacts every resident’s quality of life. Aurora's population has grown nearly 40 in the last 20 years, compounding the city's infrastructure needs.

In 2023, the city of Aurora delivered on promises to address a top priority of our residents—transportation and roadways—by improving the condition of Aurora residential streets in the worst condition. That work is continuing annually. This was the start of Build Up Aurora, a strategic long-term effort to care for the city's existing infrastructure and provide for what is needed for the future.

Our survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone who provided input!

Background

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Quite the amount of people come together and play basketball at Hoops Park in Aurora. I was wondering if there would be a way of getting lights at the park. Since it gets dark quite early, we don't have much time to play basketball.

CarySearcy asked 21 days ago

Thank you for reaching out. I have passed along your idea to our Parks, Recreation and Open Space staff.
Share Will you be addressing areas where there is congestion in road situations (example: Sable and 28th and Sable and 30th. When they worked on the bridge, so called fence, it has caused a blind spot with on coming vehicles from the north. People are using all 3 roads to bi-pass the Colfax area. Traffic is horrible during a.m. and p.m. times. Just wondering. Thanks. on Facebook Share Will you be addressing areas where there is congestion in road situations (example: Sable and 28th and Sable and 30th. When they worked on the bridge, so called fence, it has caused a blind spot with on coming vehicles from the north. People are using all 3 roads to bi-pass the Colfax area. Traffic is horrible during a.m. and p.m. times. Just wondering. Thanks. on Twitter Share Will you be addressing areas where there is congestion in road situations (example: Sable and 28th and Sable and 30th. When they worked on the bridge, so called fence, it has caused a blind spot with on coming vehicles from the north. People are using all 3 roads to bi-pass the Colfax area. Traffic is horrible during a.m. and p.m. times. Just wondering. Thanks. on Linkedin Email Will you be addressing areas where there is congestion in road situations (example: Sable and 28th and Sable and 30th. When they worked on the bridge, so called fence, it has caused a blind spot with on coming vehicles from the north. People are using all 3 roads to bi-pass the Colfax area. Traffic is horrible during a.m. and p.m. times. Just wondering. Thanks. link

Will you be addressing areas where there is congestion in road situations (example: Sable and 28th and Sable and 30th. When they worked on the bridge, so called fence, it has caused a blind spot with on coming vehicles from the north. People are using all 3 roads to bi-pass the Colfax area. Traffic is horrible during a.m. and p.m. times. Just wondering. Thanks.

Richard asked 10 days ago

The city's Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force is prioritizing infrastructure projects, which will include projects that address congestion. Staff have ranked projects based on criteria such as safety, cost per trip served, congestion, and multimodal connections. Operational improvements along Sable are not currently included in this project list. Additional information will be posted this year at EngageAurora.org/BuildUpAurora.
In addition to Build Up Aurora, the city is also working on a citywide multimodal transportation plan called Connecting Aurora, which will include visionary networks for each mode of travel. The city will finalize Connecting Aurora early this year and includes visionary networks for each mode of travel. This study includes short, medium, and long-term recommendations for projects throughout the city. A draft report will be available on the project website (https://engageaurora.org/connectingaurora) early this year.
As part of Connecting Aurora, a traffic modeling effort was done that identified the highest congestion locations in the city, and determined the number of lanes that roadways need to be in the future. Sable is projected to operate adequately with a two-lane section through this area in the future. Staff also reviewed crash data citywide and did not flag this location as a high crash area. These areas were also reviewed in more detail as part of this request, and a correctable crash pattern was not found. The striping at 32nd and Sable was designed with sight distance requirements in mind. Drivers do need to stop at the stop bar, but they then have space to move forward to see oncoming traffic. This was reviewed in the field by Public Works staff when the intersection improvement project was done in 2024.
If you have further traffic-related concerns, please contact Access Aurora at 303.739.7000 or AuroraGov.org/AccessAurora. Thank you!
Share Is there anything the city can do to encourage businesses at the intersection of Hampden and Chambers? That business mall area has seen the Walgreens and Big Lots closed in the past year or so and so there's a lot of empty commercial space. on Facebook Share Is there anything the city can do to encourage businesses at the intersection of Hampden and Chambers? That business mall area has seen the Walgreens and Big Lots closed in the past year or so and so there's a lot of empty commercial space. on Twitter Share Is there anything the city can do to encourage businesses at the intersection of Hampden and Chambers? That business mall area has seen the Walgreens and Big Lots closed in the past year or so and so there's a lot of empty commercial space. on Linkedin Email Is there anything the city can do to encourage businesses at the intersection of Hampden and Chambers? That business mall area has seen the Walgreens and Big Lots closed in the past year or so and so there's a lot of empty commercial space. link

Is there anything the city can do to encourage businesses at the intersection of Hampden and Chambers? That business mall area has seen the Walgreens and Big Lots closed in the past year or so and so there's a lot of empty commercial space.

Lmancuso asked 3 months ago

Thanks for your inquiry. Our business development team says the former Big Lots location at this intersection has just been leased to a midwest-based furniture store chain and is currently under construction. They plan to open later this year. They will continue to support efforts to fill vacant spaces in this area.
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Everytime I drive under the E Alameda Ave bridge over I-225 I see an enormous amount of cracks and wear and tear. Is that bridge structurally sound? Does Aurora own that or is it DOT?

JH asked 3 months ago

The Alameda bridge over I-225 is a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)-owned facility. The city of Aurora has an agreement with CDOT to maintain the driving surface on the top, and CDOT is responsible for the rest of the structure. That bridge is structurally sound. CDOT bridge inspection staff have inspected the bridge, are aware of the signs of age, and are monitoring the bridge. Currently, CDOT and the city have a joint project in progress to design a replacement bridge.
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How is the task force planning on keeping rent stabilized and not pushing out current/long term residents? Building up Aurora sounds great, but we must avoid gentrification.

K Deihl asked 4 months ago

Thank you for taking time to reach out. Aurora’s diversity is its strength, and we continue adapting to the changing needs of long-time residents while welcoming new residents.
Based on community feedback, the city of Aurora’s comprehensive plan, Aurora Places, serves as a guidepost for decision-making and development in Aurora and includes a housing community principle. Our Aurora Housing Strategy provides more specific strategies for expanding the inventory of housing options in Aurora, preserving the long-term affordability of existing housing stock, and supporting protections for homeowners and renters.
At the same time, we must address critical infrastructure needs in our city like public safety facilities, roads, sidewalks, bridges, libraries, and parks to ensure that Aurora’s economic health remains strong and the quality of life remains optimal for everyone. The Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force is specifically tasked with identifying long-term funding solutions to maintain these basic building blocks of our city and build new infrastructure.
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When does Ponderosa Trail get new asphalt surface is over 20 year old

JEP asked 5 months ago

Thanks for your question. Our Public Works Staff informed me that South Ponderosa Trail had a mill and overlay, which removes old asphalt and adds two to three inches of new asphalt, in 2008, and a surface treatment, which seals small cracks and protects the surface of the road, in 2016. The road is not currently slated for another overlay at this time.
All city roads were evaluated for their condition as part of a citywide network check this year. These results will be used to inform future programs and funding use across the city. Additional information on the city's annual street maintenance program may be found at https://www.auroragov.org/residents/right_of_way_maintenance_snow_removal/roadwork___construction_projects.
Share Hello. My name is Yasmin and I am a homeowner in Ward 1. I wanted to reach out and ask if the task force has selected the areas for infrastructure revitalization? If not, what criteria is being used to select the areas and how can homeowners participate or submit feedback and make recommendations for areas of improvement? on Facebook Share Hello. My name is Yasmin and I am a homeowner in Ward 1. I wanted to reach out and ask if the task force has selected the areas for infrastructure revitalization? If not, what criteria is being used to select the areas and how can homeowners participate or submit feedback and make recommendations for areas of improvement? on Twitter Share Hello. My name is Yasmin and I am a homeowner in Ward 1. I wanted to reach out and ask if the task force has selected the areas for infrastructure revitalization? If not, what criteria is being used to select the areas and how can homeowners participate or submit feedback and make recommendations for areas of improvement? on Linkedin Email Hello. My name is Yasmin and I am a homeowner in Ward 1. I wanted to reach out and ask if the task force has selected the areas for infrastructure revitalization? If not, what criteria is being used to select the areas and how can homeowners participate or submit feedback and make recommendations for areas of improvement? link

Hello. My name is Yasmin and I am a homeowner in Ward 1. I wanted to reach out and ask if the task force has selected the areas for infrastructure revitalization? If not, what criteria is being used to select the areas and how can homeowners participate or submit feedback and make recommendations for areas of improvement?

Yasmin asked 10 months ago

Thank you for reaching out. The task force is still evaluating all of the information available related to the city's infrastructure needs. Please take the survey by Aug. 31 to provide input on this project: https://engageaurora.org/buildupaurora/surveys/buildupaurorasurvey