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Aurora Advances Neighborhood Housing Through City Council Approvals and Revitalization Plans
Local services and decisions guide new residential projects in targeted districts.
How we reported this
The City Council approved the Prairie Meadows subdivision in May 2024, adding 74 homes on a 37-acre site on Aurora's far West Side as part of ongoing efforts to manage neighborhood growth through direct planning actions.
These decisions respond to a projected need for 12,000 total new housing units. Downtown Aurora plans target more than 2,500 residential units and 500,000 square feet of retail space by 2030. The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area directs attention to the Fox River corridor, Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, with priority redevelopment zones in Stolp Island, Mercado and Roundhouse.
West Side Subdivision Approval
Prairie Meadows covers 37 acres and will deliver 74 homes built by Lennar Homes. Prices for the units range from $450,000 to $460,000. The City Council action in May 2024 cleared the way for construction on the far West Side, illustrating how council review shapes the pace and location of new housing.
Smart Community Project Under Way
A $5.5 million Habitat Green Freedom subdivision is under construction as a Smart Community of 17 net-zero, carbon-neutral homes. The first homes are scheduled to open late next year. This project shows how city-supported initiatives incorporate energy standards into neighborhood-scale development.
Downtown and Revitalization Focus
The Residences at Eastbank Apartments at 100 N. Broadway marks the first ground-up development in Downtown Aurora in over 20 years. The project includes 258 apartments, 310 parking spaces, a pool and a dog park. The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area continues to steer resources toward the Fox River, Downtown and nearby districts including Stolp Island, Mercado and Roundhouse. These coordinated local services and planning choices keep redevelopment aligned with identified district priorities. City planning documents outline next steps for reviewing additional proposals that fit the established targets for residential units and retail space.