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(d) A first public open house held at East Aurora High School in February 2025, attended by more than 102 community members, featuring five interactive stations covering plan overview, vision statement development, SWOT analysis, community profile findings, and a mapping exercise; (e) A second public open house held in October 2025, attended by over 80 community members. > presenting draft materials including the Future Land Use Map and draft recommendations and soliciting feedback on prioritization; (f) Stakeholder and focus group interviews reaching 23 of 29 identified stakeholders, including nine individual interviews and four focus groups (Agriculture & Natural Resources, Housing & Neighborhoods, Village of East Aurora, and Town of Aurora Department Heads); and WHEREAS, the proposed Town of Aurora 2025 Comprehensive Plan (hereinafter the "Plan") addresses the elements set forth in Town Law §272-a(3), including but not limited to: (a) The general location and character of existing and proposed land uses, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and open space uses; (b) Consideration of regional needs and the official plans of other governmental units and © agencies within the region, including the Erie County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan, the Erie County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Erie County Parks Master Plaii, the Southern Tier Trail Feasibility Study, the State of the Region: Western New York Strategic Plan, and the 2025 New York Forward — West Falls Strategic Investment Plan; ~ . (c) Goals and recommended actions for the preservation and enhancement of the Town's natural and agricultural resources, transportation systems, housing and neighborhoods, patks and recreational facilities, infrastructure, and community character; (d) A Future Land Use Map depicting the proposed distribution and general location of future land uses within the Town outside the Village of East Aurora; : (e) An Action Plan including an implementation matrix specifying timeframes, responsible entities, potential funding. sources, and in-kind support for each recommended action; and (4) A Climate Vulnerability Assessment prepared in accordance with the New York State Climate Smart Communities Program requirements; and WHEREAS, the Plan establishes five overarching goals for the Town of Aurora: (1) Goal 1: Support Housing for All Life Stages and Incomes; (2) Goal 2: Strengthen Environmental Stewardship and Resilience; (3) Goal 3; Preserve Rural Character and Open Spaces; (4) Goal 4: Invest in Smart, Sustainable Infrastructure; and (5) Goal 5: Enhance Mobility and Connectivity; and