Council Approves Revised Foundry Infrastructure Deal

Auburn's council revised its development agreement for The Foundry at North College, shifting road construction duties to the developer.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Remote Work

Newly graded road corridor through rolling pine-lined red-clay terrain, with survey stakes receding toward a distant tree line. — Auburn's council approved a revised Foundry agreement shifting Yarbrough Farms Boulevard construction to developer Jolly Development, Inc. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Auburn City Council approved a revised infrastructure development agreement for The Foundry at North College. Under Amendment No. 1, developer Jolly Development, Inc. takes responsibility for construction of Yarbrough Farms Boulevard.

Why it matters

The agreement sets how shared infrastructure costs for the 282.3-acre mixed-use development will be divided between the city and the developer. Residents and businesses near North College Street and Shug Jordan Parkway will be affected by the road and greenway work that follows.

The city will reimburse 50% of the shared costs defined in Amendment No. 1 across the 282.3-acre Foundry site. The total value of those shared costs was not included in the council action summarized here.

The players

Jolly Development, Inc.

The developer taking on construction responsibility for Yarbrough Farms Boulevard under the revised agreement.

The details

The original Foundry agreement was approved at the March 3 council meeting, and the revised version came before council on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The development will include apartments, commercial spaces and greenway, located at the intersection of North College Street and Shug Jordan Parkway.

March 3: Original Foundry development agreement approved by council.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Council approves revised Foundry infrastructure agreement.
March 1 to March 26, 2027: Residential trash collection fees waived.

Market Landscape

The revision follows the March 3 Foundry agreement and reallocates road construction duties to the developer through Amendment No. 1. Cities in the region commonly use cost-sharing agreements of this kind to bring mixed-use developments online.

Residents near North College Street and Shug Jordan Parkway may see road and greenway construction tied to The Foundry. The shift of Yarbrough Farms Boulevard construction to the developer affects how quickly those roads are built.

The takeaway

Revised development agreements can change who pays for and builds public infrastructure, so checking amendments helps residents understand local projects. Following council agendas is the most direct way to track how shared costs are allocated.