Village Board agenda — June 1, 2026

Text · page 47 of 56

Read the whole document on one page (all 56 pages, each with its own heading)

[DRAFT] for discussion purposes only

  -  workshops;
  -  surveys;
  -  stakeholder interviews;
  -  focus groups;
  -  interactive mapping;
  -  walking tours;
  -  online engagement tools;
  -  coordination with the Town of Aurora, Erie County, regional agencies, and
  neighboring municipalities where appropriate;
  -  youth engagement; and,
  -  outreach to businesses, neighborhood groups, and community
  organizations.

  4. Desired Consultant Approach

  The Village seeks consultant teams with demonstrated expertise in:
  - village and small-town planning;
  - placemaking and urban design;
  - public engagement;
  - sustainability and resiliency;
  - multimodal transportation planning;
  - housing strategy;
  - economic development;
  - implementation-focused planning; and,
  - preparation of visually compelling planning documents.

  5. Overall Goal

  The goal of this effort is to produce a Comprehensive Plan that:
  - reflects the values and aspirations of the East Aurora community;
  - preserves the qualities that make the Village unique;
  - prepares the Village for future opportunities and challenges; and,
  - provides a practical roadmap for thoughtful, sustainable, and
  community-centered decision-making over the coming decades.

  6. Next Steps and Community Input

  This document is intended to serve as an initial framework for discussion and
  refinement prior to development of a formal Request for Proposals and
  selection of a consultant team.

  The Village anticipates seeking feedback and recommendations from:
  - Board of Trustees;
  - Planning Commission;
  - Historic Preservation Commission;
  - Tree Board;
  - Pedestrian Bicycle Board;