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Lead artist selected for Civic Square preferred concept

Burlington, Ont.—July 16, 2024— The City of Burlington has a final preferred concept design for Civic Square. It has also selected LeuWebb Projects as the Lead Artists for the Civic Square Renewal project.

The reconstruction of Civic Square will make sure important infrastructure is renewed.

The Civic Square final preferred concept is based on extensive engagement and feedback from the community. It is an evolution of Concept 2 - Atrium to include some design features from the other two concepts.

The preferred concept includes key features such as:

• a new entryway,
• focal point canopies at Brant Street/James Street and Elgin Street,
• continuous canopies along the building facade,
• transitions to nearby properties and streets,
• a variety of seating,
• flag poles at the building entrance,
• an in-ground water feature with water jets and
• wave-themed patterns in paved surfaces.

The project is moving into Phase Three of its communication and engagement plan. This next stage will inform interested parties and the...

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Burlington starts work on new zoning bylaw

Burlington, Ont.—July 2, 2024— The City of Burlington is starting its New Zoning Bylaw Project that will make it easier for residents planning home renovations, developers building new homes and businesses looking to open in Burlington. This updated zoning bylaw will help by:

• making the rules easy to use,
• reflecting modern zoning practices,
• streamlining development approvals and
• implementing the objectives and policies of the new Official Plan (Burlington Official Plan, 2020).

This project will create a new Zoning Bylaw that will provide an updated set of rules for land use planning and development across Burlington.

Burlington’s new Zoning Bylaw will be done in phases. Phase 1 will focus on supporting more housing options in Burlington neighbourhoods. Residents are invited to take a quick survey until Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Phase 1 – Residential Zones is part of an ongoing conversation about Burlington’s community housing needs and will support:

• the Housing Strategy actions,
• Council’s...

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Canada Day fireworks and drone display – y’eh or n’eh?

Burlington, Ont.—July 2, 2024— The City of Burlington is looking for feedback on the use of drone and firework displays for Canada Day through an online survey at getinvolvedburlington.ca/dronesurvey. The survey is open now until July 9. 

This year was the first time the City has used a drone display as part of the Canada Day festivities. The drone display was done before the traditional fireworks display. 

The feedback gathered from the survey will be used to evaluate the two displays' effectiveness and measure residents’ desire to expand the use of drones or continue with a traditional fireworks display in future years.   

A report to Council was submitted March 4. A follow-up report will be going to Council with a recommendation on future use of drones and fireworks in the fall. 

To take the survey, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/dronesurvey.  

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Civic Recognition recipients honoured by City Council for exemplary volunteer work

Burlington, Ont.—June 25, 2024 — Burlington City Council awarded Civic Recognition honours to eight recipients at a special meeting of Council on Monday, June 24. The residents were recognized for their outstanding volunteer efforts in the community.

Congratulations to the following recipients:

• Burlington Historical Society – For 74 years, the Burlington Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving and sharing Burlington’s history. Their initiative, the Archives, is located in Burlington Public Library’s Central Branch. Through the initiative, volunteers collect and preserve paper records and photographs related to the people and places of Burlington, from 1780 to today. Executive board members include Don Thorpe, President; Nicola Thomson, Vice President; Joan Downey, Treasurer; Pat Taylor, Secretary; Alan Harrington, Director; Jennifer Kemp, Director. 
• Connie Price - With more than 55 years of volunteer service, Connie has a deep love for...

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What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington on Canada Day

Burlington, Ont. — June 24, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Monday, July 1. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on Canada Day, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

On July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day, sponsored by Bunzl. Activities in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) begin at 11:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 4 p.m. This year features a family area with an inflatables zone sponsored by Harb Plumbing, dog shows, food, refreshment and other vendors, a drone light show and spectacular fireworks display. For the most up-to-date Canada Day information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.

Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly. The City's bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family (low-hazard) fireworks. For more information about who to...

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