Auburn hires Kimberly Horne Associates for $698,700 citywide traffic study; downtown areas prioritized Council approved a $698,700 contract with Kimberly Horne Associates for a citywide traffic study that prioritizes the downtown and Urban Neighborhood West areas on an accelerated schedule; staff said recommendations for focal areas could come within six months of contract signing but implementation may take longer.

Auburn City Council just approved a $698,700 traffic study aimed at transforming downtown and Urban Neighborhood West—get ready for some exciting changes!

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Auburn Council enacts 12-month moratorium on multi-unit and private dormitory construction in urban core The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on multi-unit and private dormitory construction in Urban Core and Urban Neighborhood West districts to allow staff study of traffic, sewer, stormwater and zoning impacts.

Auburn City Council has hit the brakes on new multi-unit and private dormitory projects for a year, allowing for a thorough study of the city's infrastructure and future needs.

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Auburn council adopts 12‑month moratorium on new high‑density student housing downtown The Auburn City Council adopted a temporary moratorium — amended to expire Nov. 30, 2026 — stopping new multiunit residential and private dormitory developments in two downtown zoning districts while staff studies sewer, traffic, stormwater and zoning changes.

Auburn City Council has hit the brakes on new high-density student housing, implementing a temporary moratorium to reassess the impact on the community's character and infrastructure.

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Auburn council leaves public hearing open, postpones vote on temporary moratorium for student housing to Nov. 18 After a public hearing with developers and residents offering opposing views, the Auburn City Council voted to postpone action on an ordinance that would impose a temporary moratorium on new multi-unit and private dormitory developments in parts of the urban core until its Nov. 18 meeting and left the public hearing open to accept additional input.

Auburn City Council's decision to postpone a crucial vote on a temporary moratorium for new student housing has sparked a heated debate among residents and developers alike!

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