City utilizes social networking sites to keep citizens informed
Auburn, Ala. – Citizens looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news and announcements from the City of Auburn have two new ways to stay informed. Visit the City of Auburn page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofAuburnAL or follow the City of Auburn on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofAuburnAL to stay current on the latest news and announcements from your Auburn City Government.
Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. commented, “It is important for us to provide news and information in a way that reaches all of our citizens. The City’s website and e-Notifier email notification system continue to offer a wealth of knowledge for citizens. These new social networking tools are the latest in our continued efforts to reach out to our citizens and keep them informed of what is going on in their city.” Citizens may continue to receive their updates via the e-Notifier, the city’s email subscription service providing free email notifications of press releases, meeting packet availability, Open Line announcements, trash pick-up schedule reminders, Library events, and much more. For more information, visit the City of Auburn online at www.auburnalabama.org or contact Auburn City Hall at 501-7260.
Source: Auburn City Press Release
Auburn, Ala. – The City of Auburn and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held a public involvement meeting for citizens regarding the Moores Mill (Interstate) Bridge Project on Thursday, August 20. Alternate designs for the project and a public comment sheet from the meeting are available for review on the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org/pw/status.asp. A copy of the designs and comment sheets are also available at the City of Auburn Public Works Department, located in the Development Services Building of the Douglas J. Watson Municipal Complex on Ross Street. Citizens are encouraged to view the designs and submit a comment sheet. Comments may be submitted by email to webpw@auburnalabama.org or by regular mail to:
Jeffery L. Ramsey, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Auburn
171 N Ross Street, Suite 200
Auburn, AL 36830
ATTN: Brett Peterson, P.E.
All comments must be received or postmarked by Wednesday, September 2.
For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Public Works Department at 501-3000.
Source: Auburn Press Release
Auburn, Ala. – Construction on the East Samford Avenue extension between East University Drive and East Glenn Avenue is nearing completion. The new traffic signal at the intersection of East Samford Avenue and East University Drive is now operating in flash mode (flashing yellow/caution). Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area. Please note, the East Samford Avenue extension is not open to traffic at this time. Upon completion of construction, traffic signals at East Samford Avenue – East University Drive and East Samford Avenue – East Glenn Avenue will be fully operational.
In the 2009 Citizen Survey, Auburn citizens indicated the management of traffic flow and congestion was their top priority for City officials to address over the next two years. The completion of the East Samford Avenue extension is expected to help improve east-west traffic flow in the City.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on traffic updates and street closings. For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Public Works Department at 501-3000.
Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of West Samford Avenue between Biggio Drive and Wire Road will be closed beginning Sunday, May 10 and will reopen on or before Tuesday, May 19. A detour route will established using Biggio Drive, Lem Morrison Drive, and Wire Road
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings.
For more information, please contact the Auburn University Facilities Division at 844-4810.
Auburn, Ala. – Alabama Power Company has notified the City of Auburn that the northbound lane of Donahue Drive between Magnolia Avenue and Glenn Avenue will be rerouted to the center turn lane the week of April 20 – 24 for construction. Work is associated with the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will remain closed. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.
The Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project was approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Referendum. Construction includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings. For more information, please contact Alabama Power Company at 1-800-245-2244.
Source: Auburn City Press Release
Auburn, Ala. – Are you looking for an affordable homeownership opportunity? If so, the City of Auburn Community Development Division invites you to join them for an affordable housing information session and open house showcasing the Northwest Village Subdivision on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Stop by the Boys & Girls Club Meeting Room at Boykin Community Center to pick up an information packet on affordable housing and the Northwest Village Subdivision. A representative from the City of Auburn Community Development Division will be on-hand to answer questions. While you’re there, be sure to register for a chance to win a FREE grill.
Immediately following the information session at Boykin, attendees are encouraged to visit an open house at the Northwest Village Subdivision, located off Foster St in Northwest Auburn. The subdivision features brand new three bedroom, two full bath homes; decorative street lights; sidewalks; private driveways; beautifully landscaped yards; and much more. Applications are now being accepted for the newest phase of homes. To qualify, purchasers must meet income requirements set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Community Development Division at 501-7280.
Auburn, Ala. – The City of Auburn’s Interactive Growth Model received the Outstanding Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool at the 2009 Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (ALAPA) annual meeting, held March 25 – 27 in Orange Beach, AL. The award recognized the Auburn Interactive Growth Model (AIGM) as a “significant advancement to the cause of planning.” The consulting firm of Van Buskirk, Ryffel and Associates, Inc. was also recognized for their efforts in developing the model.
In October 2006, the Auburn City Council authorized a resolution to contract with Van Buskirk, Ryffel and Associates, Inc. to develop an interactive growth model that would assist City staff in their comprehensive planning efforts. The model is driven by population growth projections in five year increments to “build-out” (the point at which the City is fully developed), rather than traditional 10 – 25 year forecasts. Consultants worked in tandem with City departments to create a model that provides City decision-makers with an accurate picture of future growth in the City. In 2009, City staff will continue work on the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan, known as CompPlan 2030. While the model is currently being used to help evaluate zoning applications and land use decisions, City staff fully expects to incorporate the model as part of its comprehensive planning process. For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Planning Department at 501-3040.
Auburn, Ala. – The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will be closed for road construction beginning Monday, March 30. The closure is expected to last up to six weeks.
Westbound traffic on Magnolia Avenue will be rerouted to Donahue Drive via Thomas Street and Glenn Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted back to Magnolia Avenue via Donahue Drive, Glenn Avenue, and Cox Street. A map detailing the closure and detours is available on the City’s website at www.auburnalabama.org
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This road construction project is part of the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Projects Referendum. Project work includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings and adjust travel routes accordingly. For more information, please contact Paul Bridge with D&J Enterprises, Inc. at 559-0100.
Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of sidewalk along Magnolia Avenue between Wright Street and Toomer’s Corner will be closed to pedestrians for maintenance beginning Tuesday, March 24. Detours and signage will be in place. Work is expected to last up to 45 days. During this time, periodic closures of the eastbound lane of Magnolia Avenue may be necessary. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.
For more information, please contact AU Facilities Division at 844-4810.
Meter-Free Parking Available During AU Spring Break
Auburn, Ala. – The City of Auburn would like to remind citizens to ShopAuburn this spring and keep your sales tax dollars local. Meter-free parking will be available downtown March 16 – 20. Citizens are invited to shop downtown and take advantage of the new metered spaces available on the first floor of the Auburn Municipal Parking Deck, located off Tichenor Avenue between College Street and Gay Street.
Auburn’s sales tax revenue supports Auburn City Schools; provides for infrastructure improvements such as the Samford Avenue Extension; supports public services such as police and fire protection; provides for the maintenance and paving of roads; and helps sponsor community events such as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Auburn CityFest, and Bike Bash. For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Finance Department at 501-7220 or visit www.auburnalabama.org/fi.
