Auburn 2040

Creating Community Together

Every generation, Auburn residents have a chance to weigh in on the future of their community.

Community members from all walks of life came together in the 1980s to brainstorm, envision and create a road map for how to make their dreams for Auburn become reality. That community initiative birthed the Auburn 2000 plan. Then, as the new millennium approached, a new group of community members embarked on another goal-setting initiative to create the Auburn 2020 plan.

Since then, Auburn has experienced tremendous growth and prosperity. Many of the things we love about our community today started out as goals in these plans.

Now is your chance to determine where we go next.

Community Committees

We’re launching eight community committees that will think about, discuss, research and recommend what the future of Auburn should look like. All Auburn residents are invited to apply to serve on the committees below beginning this spring.

Please note, those who were previously selected to serve on a 2040 committee must reapply if they are still interested in being a part of the process. Previous appointment to a committee does not guarantee selection.

Education
How can the City support the Auburn City Schools Board of Education in its efforts to provide high quality K-12 public education? How can we encourage the community’s technical and higher education institutions to combine their resources as a means of enhancing the learning opportunities for families and individuals?

Transportation
How do we ensure our major street network remains capable of meeting future needs? How should we further address safety, connectivity, a future outer loop, etc.?

Public Safety
What basic needs will arise as Auburn continues to grow and change? How can we better coordinate with area agencies, recruit men and women to serve, allocate resources and continue to fight crime in Auburn?

Intergovernmental
How can the City cooperate with other local governments, public and private organizations and state and federal agencies in dealing with issues that cross political or functional boundaries?

Growth & Development
How can the City manage change so that future changes result in the creation of an attractive and efficiently built environment that provides the setting in which residents can enjoy a high quality of life?

Utilities, Environment & Technology
What should the role and scope of utilities — water, gas, sewer, power, fiber and cable — be in Auburn? Are there potentials and limitations that need to be addressed?

Citizen Engagement
How can we make information more accessible and encourage more engagement from the community? How do we target interested individuals who could be candidates for City boards and commissions?

Family & Community
How can we maintain a high quality of life; invest in culture, arts and athletics; preserve our history and meet all the needs of our community?

Those interested in serving may apply for up to three committees. Please note, committees are only open to Auburn residents.

Making a Plan

Once committee members have been finalized and notified, committees will meet throughout the spring and summer approximately two times a month.

Each committee will submit its recommended goals in fall 2024. These goals will be drafted into the 2040 plan, which will go before the Auburn City Council for adoption in early 2025.

Your participation is vital to the success of this plan. To get involved, sign up for the Auburn 2040 eNotifier using the button below: