Southtowns Record

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026
Kind
Other
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Housing, Energy and data center siting, Public safety

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What concerns do you have about current and future land use?
When asked about concerns with current and future land use, 65% of respondents said both traffic
congestion and loss of open space and farmland; 61% said over development and density issues were
a concern; and 53% said they were concerned with the environmental impact of future land uses. Still
another 42% said lack of affordable housing was a concern within the Town. Comments left by
respondents also included concerns over rising taxes and housing developments that take away from
the character of the Town.

  What concerns do you have about current and
  future land use? Select all that apply.
  70%
  60%
  50%
  40%
  30%
  20%
  10%
  0%

Housing & Neighborhoods
How satisfied are you with the quality of housing in your neighborhood and What New Housing
Should the Town Focus on Being Built?
An overwhelming majority of residents (85%) were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of housing
in their neighborhoods. Opinions varied on what type of housing the Town should focus on building:
63% of respondents favored single-family housing, 45% said senior housing, 37% thought affordable
housing was necessary, 28% thought accessory dwelling units (ADUs) should be considered, and
mixed-use housing and townhouses were popular only with 19% and 17% of respondents respectively.
Comparing town resident responses to responses from the villagers and non-residents. Those who
live in the Village or do not live in Aurora at all were more open to the idea of different housing.
Opposed to the overall
response rates, villagers  What type of housing should the Town focus on
and non-residents  being built? Select all that apply.
would like to see more
  70%
ADUs (34%) and mixed-  60%
use housing (26.8%) and  50%
thought there was a  40%
more pressing need for  30%
senior housing (51.9%)  20%
and affordable housing  10%
(44.6%).  0%

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