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Comprehensive Plan 69 Second Public Open House The second and final Open House was held in October 2025. This open house presented draft materials from the comprehensive plan, including the future land use map and the recommendations developed for each of the plan’s goals. The meeting was held in an open house format with no formal presentation. Instead, attendees were encouraged to engage with the various boards around the room and provide their feedback. Over 80 community members attended the open house to provide their feedback on the plan’s proposed future land use and help us prioritize which recommendations they think the Town should seek to accomplish first. This feedback provided invaluable information that helped clarify and finalize the latter section of the comprehensive plan. Stakeholder & Focus Group Interviews To ensure the plan considered a diverse array of opinions and insights from residents and other stakeholders who held special knowledge or interest with Aurora, stakeholder and focus group interviews were conducted. During the interview process, 29 stakeholders identified by the Steering Committee were reached out to by the consultant team, with 23 ultimately being interviewed. Interviews consisted of nine individual interviews and four focus groups, including: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Housing & Neighborhoods, Village of East Aurora, Town of Aurora Department Heads. Key takeaways from these interviews included (See Appendix C for a full summary): 1. Balancing growth with the preservation of Aurora’s small-town and rural character 2. Diversifying housing options for a thriving community 3. Enhancing parks & recreation for future needs 4. Promoting environmental sustainability & climate resiliency 5. Investing in infrastructure and digital connectivity 6. Strengthening hamlets as vibrant, self- sufficient hubs 7. Supporting the local agricultural economy and protecting farmland from development pressure 8. Strengthening coordination between the Town and Village