# Aurora Downtown Development Authority board virtual study session, Nov. 3, 2026

The Aurora Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) board held a virtual study session listed for November 3, 2026 (the meeting metadata is dated November 4 UTC). The discussion focused on the proposed relationship between the ADDA and a community development corporation (CDC), including a case study of Denver’s NEWAD and the roles, governance, boundaries, and possible partnerships of the two entities. Council Member Horton reported that CDC development efforts are paused until the new year while organizers strengthen community engagement and assess possible organizational models; a CDC may take shape in January or February. The board discussed transparency, resident participation, and how the ADDA might coordinate with one or more CDCs, but no model or partnership was selected.

Staff noted that the ADDA’s Plan of Development is scheduled for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration on November 10 and a City Council study session on December 7. Board members also discussed the need to begin work on the ADDA’s budget and funding approaches. Potential funding for a CDC facilitator remains undecided and would depend on the process and available resources; the meeting identified no contract award, solicitation, vendor selection, spending approval, or other procurement action. No votes or formal actions were taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Aurora Downtown Development Authority board virtual study session, Nov. 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN1KyqjCk1I) - The Aurora Channel