North Aurora
About the North Aurora Community Action Plan
The North Aurora Community Action Plan is a City of Seattle effort to develop a shared vision for the future of the North Aurora corridor, and identify action steps to implement that vision. Working alongside residents, businesses, community organizations, and other City of Seattle departments, the plan will result in a document outlining short-and long-term strategies to guide infrastructure investments, support community capacity-building, limit displacement, and inform future growth and development. Community engagement will be a core part of this process, directly shaping the Plan’s goals and actions.
The North Aurora Community Action Plan is being developed alongside Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT) Aurora Ave N Project and Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) Aurora Drainage and Sewer Project, and is part of the City of Seattle’s North Aurora Initiative.
About the North Aurora Initiative
The North Aurora Initiative is a coordinated, multi-departmental City of Seattle effort partnering with communities to shape the future of the North Aurora corridor through roadway and utility investments, the development of a Community Action Plan, and community-directed projects.
The Initiative involves OPCD, SPU, SDOT, and other City departments working together with residents and community-based organizations.
Why We Are Working in North Aurora
Communities along the corridor have been advocating for a holistic vision that improves livability in their neighborhoods. This planning study aims to take a comprehensive look at the current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments to support growth and livability, particularly as we anticipate future roadway and utility infrastructure investments. The area has many assets, and this study will look at how we can build upon those assets to meet the needs of existing residents and businesses, as well as plan for future growth.
In addition, we have heard from community that they want to see tangible, on-the-ground changes before future infrastructure investments. Throughout the planning process, we will be identifying “early win” actions that can begin implementation in the near term (next 1-2 years).
About the Project Area
The North Aurora Community Action Plan study area is focusing on neighborhoods between N 80th St and N 145th St, and includes the Aurora Licton Springs Urban Center and Bitter Lake Urban Center (as designated in the Comprehensive Plan). These neighborhoods are home to culturally diverse communities with commercial areas that serve both residents locally and regionally. Through the planning process, community engagement will assist in identifying the final planning study area.
View the project study area map, with boundaries from North 80th Street to North 145th Street, through the Greenwood, Liction Springs, Bitter Lake, and Haller Lake neighborhoods.
Upcoming Events
The North Aurora Community Action Plan, in collaboration with other departments working through the North Aurora Initiative, have several upcoming opportunities for residents, businesses, and community members to get involved in shaping the future of the North Aurora corridor. Through 2026, we will have numerous opportunities – virtual, in-person, focus groups, community interviews, surveys, and more – for community to share your feedback. Community input gathered ongoing engagement will directly inform the North Aurora Community Action Plan.
We are excited to be launching this work to community with a series of upcoming events and future online engagement opportunities. We are also holding ongoing briefings and conversations with community organizations, businesses, and service providers on the corridor. If you’d like to get your community organization involved, please email Anneka Olson.
Please visit the Seattle Department of Transportation's Aurora Ave N Project website to learn more about other ways to be involved.
North Aurora Initiative – Community Connections Pop-Up Parties
Meet your neighbors, learn about future planning in North Aurora, enjoy local food, and be a part of shaping the future of your neighborhood! Free and open to the public, no registration required.
Licton Springs: Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, Wednesday, May 27, 5 PM-7:30 PM
Bitter Lake: Bitter Lake Community Center, Saturday, June 6, 11 AM-1:30 PM
- Family-friendly activities
- Arts-based activities to envision your neighborhood’s future
- Interactive displays on roadway, utilities, and neighborhood projects
- Conversations with City staff to answer your questions
- Local community organizations and resources
The North Aurora Community Action Plan is coordinating closely with the North Aurora Initiative, as well as Seattle Department of Transportation’s Aurora Ave Project and Seattle Public Utilities' Aurora Drainage and Sewer Project.
Timeline
Our planning work for this project falls into four broad phases.
Connect, Share, Vision: Spring/Summer 2026
- Connect with community stakeholders
- Explore data, stories, trends
- Identify opportunities and challenges
- Identify planning goals
Explore Ideas and Strategies: Fall 2026
- Develop planning concepts and evaluate alternatives
- Explore strategies and tools with community and agency partners
Draft Plan: Winter-Spring 2027
- Vet and refine key strategies and implementation with community and agency partners
- Share draft plan with community for feedback
Final Plan + Implementation – Mid-late 2027
- Prioritize strategies and actions
- Initiate “early win” opportunities
- Community plan to serve as basis for implementation action