Auburn residents can help set community grant priorities and comment on draft strategies for the city's long-term growth plan at two November meetings.
A city announcement lists a Community Development Block Grant meeting Nov. 17 and the second public workshop for Auburn's Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Nov. 18.
The grant meeting begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St. Residents will be asked to help prioritize projects for the 2027-28 program year.
The federally funded Community Development Block Grant program supports neighborhood improvements, housing and other community projects. A public hearing also is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in City Council Chambers, 24 South St.
For more information about the grant process, call 315-253-3513. Written comments can be sent to rjensen@auburnny.gov.
The comprehensive plan workshop runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Casey Park Elementary School cafeteria, 101 Pulaski St. A presentation starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open house.
Participants can review the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan and share feedback on draft strategies and actions. Everyone is welcome, and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is encouraged but not required. The city lists this registration link for the workshop.
The comprehensive plan outreach is supported by the New York State Department of State through the Environmental Protection Fund.
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