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If the city’s application for CDBG funds is approved, business owners in area including the downtown square and extending one block in every direction would be able use up to $50,000 for physical renovation projects.

If the city’s application for CDBG funds is approved, business owners in area including the downtown square and extending one block in every direction would be able use up to $50,000 for physical renovation projects.

Aurora to apply for CDBG funds for downtown revitalization

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved a request last week for a $435,000 Community Development Block Grant with a $100,000 match by participating business owners to help fund a downtown revitalization project .
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

City orders new ambulance unit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.
Workers with Ott Concrete Construction use their electric jackhammers to peel away the old concrete sidewalk for a new one to be put in on the north side of downtown square.

Workers with Ott Concrete Construction use their electric jackhammers to peel away the old concrete sidewalk for a new one to be put in on the north side of downtown square.

Downtown sidewalks receive maintenance before A’ROR’N Days

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Out on the north side of the downtown square, from the lower level concrete behind the brick ribbon to the east side of Mitchell’s Recreation, employees of Ott Concrete  Construction worked on the sidewalk as part of a preventative maintenance project from the city.
Kelsey Hofmann showcases women’s clothing available through her Urban Chic Boutique business, when she recently converted from a mostly online venture to a downtown local sharing space with Honeysuckle Lane.

Kelsey Hofmann showcases women’s clothing available through her Urban Chic Boutique business, when she recently converted from a mostly online venture to a downtown local sharing space with Honeysuckle Lane.

Urban Chic Boutique moves downtown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
One year after launching Urban Chic Boutique as an online women’s clothing venture, Kelsey Hofmann turned her anniversary celebration Feb. 5 into an open house debut for a new brick and mortar location in downtown Aurora.