Aurora Town Square
Welcome! Engage Aurora is an interactive, digital space for you to learn about and provide valuable input into Town projects.
This webpage will serve as a central hub for the Aurora Town Square project, where you can visit to learn more about the planned space and receive ongoing project updates. This is also a great place to interact with other members of the community and share your ideas for how the different spaces can be used, as construction of the square gets underway and the area is transformed into a vibrant destination for our community to enjoy.
ABOUT THE AURORAContinue reading
Welcome! Engage Aurora is an interactive, digital space for you to learn about and provide valuable input into Town projects.
This webpage will serve as a central hub for the Aurora Town Square project, where you can visit to learn more about the planned space and receive ongoing project updates. This is also a great place to interact with other members of the community and share your ideas for how the different spaces can be used, as construction of the square gets underway and the area is transformed into a vibrant destination for our community to enjoy.
ABOUT THE AURORA TOWN SQUARE PROJECT
With two community spaces and unlimited possibilities, Aurora Town Square is a place where young and old can come together in all seasons to enjoy art, theatre, music, shopping, community events and activities.
Aurora Town Square includes two key spaces – a vibrant outdoor square and a new community facility that will feature a flexible performance hall with seating for up to 250 people and a variety of multi-purpose programming spaces that will bring life and energy to our downtown core.
Aurora Town Square is a key part of Aurora's exciting downtown revitalization plan.
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Construction Notice
Share Construction Notice on Facebook Share Construction Notice on Twitter Share Construction Notice on Linkedin Email Construction Notice linkOn Wednesday, March 3, the rooftop heating and air conditioning units located on the Aurora Public Library roof will be removed by a crane located on the north side of the building. Construction staff will be on site to safely direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic, but the public is encouraged to use caution in this area. Please cross at designated crosswalks, follow posted signs, and be alert when walking near the construction zone.
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Library Square: Building for the Future
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Construction Notice
Share Construction Notice on Facebook Share Construction Notice on Twitter Share Construction Notice on Linkedin Email Construction Notice linkEffective Wed. Jan 20, Aurora Public Library will re-open for holds pickup through a new window that has been installed at the south east end of the building on Church Street. For your convenience, a new return slot has been installed at the same location. Holds currently available for pick-up will be extended to Jan 27.
Visit aurorapl.ca/content/service-updates for ongoing service updates.
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Aurora Public Library is getting a new look!
Share Aurora Public Library is getting a new look! on Facebook Share Aurora Public Library is getting a new look! on Twitter Share Aurora Public Library is getting a new look! on Linkedin Email Aurora Public Library is getting a new look! linkOver the next few months, the Library will receive:
- a façade transformation that includes elevator access leading from Yonge St. to the second floor
- two new multi-purpose programming spaces and a board/meeting room
- a new rooftop reading garden
- a new corridor leading to an enclosed pedestrian bridge to the 22 Church St. addition
- a new entrance on the Library’s east side that opens up to the outdoor square
For service updates and virtual programming visit:
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Project Monitoring Task Force
Share Project Monitoring Task Force on Facebook Share Project Monitoring Task Force on Twitter Share Project Monitoring Task Force on Linkedin Email Project Monitoring Task Force linkThe Town has formed a Project Monitoring Task Force to monitor and examine all financial and budgetary aspects of Library Square during the construction phase, including project contingency expenditures. The Task Force first met on November 3, 2020 and will meet again on January 13, 2021. Please see the minutes from the first meeting attached.
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Construction Banners
Share Construction Banners on Facebook Share Construction Banners on Twitter Share Construction Banners on Linkedin Email Construction Banners linkCheck out the colourful new banners on the construction fencing in front of 22 Church St. The banners provide information about Aurora Cultural Centre programming during construction. For more information, come by the construction site or go to auroraculturalcentre.ca.
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Construction Notice
Share Construction Notice on Facebook Share Construction Notice on Twitter Share Construction Notice on Linkedin Email Construction Notice linkStarting the week of December 7, demolition work will begin on the Yonge St. entrance to the Aurora Public Library. Large construction equipment will be moved on site and the temporary Library parking area will be closed. Additional on-street parking has been created on Church St. and Victoria St. that the public is encouraged to use instead.
As you navigate this area, we encourage everyone to cross at designated crosswalks, follow posted signs, and be alert when walking near the construction zone.
See attached Map for new on-street parking and temporary accessible parking spots.
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Construction Time Lapse
Share Construction Time Lapse on Facebook Share Construction Time Lapse on Twitter Share Construction Time Lapse on Linkedin Email Construction Time Lapse linkWe have mounted a time-lapse camera on the roof of the Aurora Public Library to provide ongoing coverage of Library Square construction. The camera will take a picture once an hour, seven days a week, so make sure to visit this site regularly to see this project take shape before your eyes.
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Construction Notice
Share Construction Notice on Facebook Share Construction Notice on Twitter Share Construction Notice on Linkedin Email Construction Notice linkThis week there will be curb side work and asphalt base coat being done along Church/Victoria Street. We would like to remind people to watch their surroundings and be alert when walking near the construction zone.
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Construction Notice
Share Construction Notice on Facebook Share Construction Notice on Twitter Share Construction Notice on Linkedin Email Construction Notice linkStarting this week, crews will be on site at Library Square for asphalt removal along Victoria street. Please exercise caution when walking in this area.
Important Links
Signup Banner
Photos
Videos
- What is the inspiration behind the new Aurora Town Square logo? Dive in with Town of Aurora Marketing and Creative Specialist, Katrina Estacio, who designed the logo and shares a bit about her creative process.
- *The Aurora Town Square Project is expected to be complete in 2023. Construction highlights from March to April 2021
Project Timeline
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Construction Mobilization
Aurora Town Square has finished this stageOctober 5, 2020
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
Aurora Town Square has finished this stageOctober 8, 2020
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Construction
Aurora Town Square is currently at this stageOctober 2020 to Spring 2024
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Project Complete
this is an upcoming stage for Aurora Town SquareSpring 2024
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Grand Opening Celebrations
this is an upcoming stage for Aurora Town SquareFall 2024
Capital Budget
- March Library Square Budget Overview (215 KB) (pdf)
- April Library Square Budget Overview (47.9 MB) (pdf)
- May Library Square Budget Overview (1.24 MB) (pdf)
- October Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (1.9 MB) (pdf)
- June 2022 Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (2.05 MB) (pdf)
- Nov 2022 Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (2.13 MB) (pdf)
- May 2023 Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (2.34 MB) (pdf)
- October 2023 Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (1.93 MB) (pdf)
- January 2024 Aurora Town Square Budget Overview (94.2 KB) (pdf)
Key Documents
- Aurora Museum and Cultural Centre Business Plan (March 2019) (1.52 MB) (pdf)
- Library Square Information Handout (6.97 MB) (pdf)
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Aurora Town Square Task Force Meeting Minutes
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - November 2023 (89.4 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - July 2023 (93.1 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - January 2023 (92.8 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - June 2022 (85.1 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - March 2022 (80.8 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - Nov 2021 (86.1 KB) (pdf)
- ATSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - July 2021 (94.2 KB) (pdf)
- LSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - April 2021 (86.2 KB) (pdf)
- LSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - Jan 2021 (85.4 KB) (pdf)
- LSPM Task Force Meeting Minutes - Nov 2020 (83.5 KB) (pdf)
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