| 2018 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| April 24, 2018 |
Meeting to recommend adoption of New Official Plan on April 24 and 25
A report recommending adoption of Burlington's proposed new Official Plan was presented to Burlington City Council at a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee on April 24, 25 and 26, followed by a special meeting of City Council on April 26.
Grow Bold: Burlington new Official Plan was adopted by Council.
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| Feb. 27, 2018 |
Statutory Public Meeting for Proposed new Official Plan (February 2018)
The Statutory Public Meeting provided the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Council on the third version of the proposed new Official Plan (February 2018).
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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| Feb. 15, 2018 |
Proposed New Official Plan (February 2018) Open House Session 2 and 3
These Open House sessions provided the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan (February 2018) with representatives of the city.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Times: 1 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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| Feb. 12, 2018 |
Proposed New Official Plan (February 2018) Open House Session 1
The purpose of the Open House session is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan (February 2018) with representatives of the City.
Location: Haber Community Centre
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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| Feb. 6, 2018 |
Statutory Public Meeting - Continuation
This meeting served as continuation to the Nov. 30, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Topics of discussion: Growth management, implementation and any remaining topic areas identified by Council.
The public was welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. The meeting did not include further delegations.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 1 to 6:30 p.m.
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| Jan. 23, 2018 |
Statutory Public Meeting - Continuation
The proposed new Official Plan contains the proposed new Downtown Precinct Plan and associated policies, resulting from the Downtown Mobility Hub Area-Specific planning study. At this meeting, a recommendation report related to the downtown was presented.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Times: 1 and 6:30 p.m.
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Jan. 16, 2018
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Statutory Public Meeting - Continuation
This meeting served as continuation to the Nov. 30, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Topics of discussion: Employment policies, employment conversions and the mixed use intensification area policies.
The public was welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. The meeting did not include further delegations.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 1 to 6:30 p.m.
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| Jan. 8, 2018 |
Statutory Public Meeting - Continuation
This meeting served as continuation to the Nov. 30, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Topics of discussion: Sections of the proposed new Official Plan that relate to the rural area, agriculture, natural heritage, greenspace and mineral aggregates.
The public was welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. The meeting did not include further delegations.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 1 to 6:30 p.m.
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| 2017 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| Nov. 30, 2017 |
Statutory Public Meeting
The purpose of the Statutory Public Meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to City Council on the proposed new Official Plan. Staff report PB-50-17 concerning the proposed new Official Plan was made available for public review on Nov. 20, 2017. The report provided an overview of the key components of the new Official Plan and included staff responses to feedback received on the draft Official Plan (April 2017).
The proposed new Official Plan was presented to the Planning and Development Committee at a Statutory Public Meeting.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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| Nov. 20, 2017 |
Proposed New Official Plan Open House Session 3
The purpose of the Open House session is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan with representatives of the City.
Location: Haber Community Centre
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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| Nov. 20, 2017 |
Proposed New Official Plan Open House Session 2
The purpose of the Open House session is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan with representatives of the City.
Location: City Hall
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Proposed New Official Plan Open House Session 1
The purpose of the Open House session is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan with representatives of the City.
Location: Art Gallery of Burlington
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Consultation Period
The consultation period for the draft new Official Plan extended until
the end of June, 2017. Burlington's proposed new Official Plan (November 2017) was released in November 10th. The proposed new Official Plan contains additions, deletions and modifications to the draft new Official Plan that was released in April 2017. Feedback received from agencies, stakeholders and the public was considered in undertaking revisions to the draft new Official Plan.
Following the release of the proposed new Official Plan in Nov 20, 2017, the City held three open houses and a Statutory Public Meeting.
Information on past and upcoming events can be found on the City Meeting Calendar.
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| 2015 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| June 10, 2015 |
Destination Downtown: A Conversation about our Future - Public Workshops
A series of public workshops were held to discuss issues related to Burlington's downtown. For more information on the workshops, please visit the City of Burlington Ward 2 news website.
Workshop 3: A Conversation about our Future
Location: Burlington Lion's Club Hall
Time: 7 p.m.
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| May 27, 2015 |
Destination Downtown: A Conversation about our Future - Public Workshops
A series of public workshops were held to discuss issues related to Burlington's downtown. For more information on the workshops, please visit the City of Burlington Ward 2 news website.
Workshop 2: A Conversation about our Future
Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Time: 7 p.m.
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| May 13, 2015 |
Destination Downtown: A Conversation about our Future - Public Workshops
A series of public workshops were held to discuss issues related to Burlington's downtown. For more information on the workshops, please visit the City of Burlington Ward 2 news website.
Workshop 1: A Conversation about our Future
Location: Burlington Lion's Club Hall
Resources:
Downtown Meeting No. 1 - Precinct Reference Sheet May 13 2015
Downtown Meeting No. 1 - Comment Form May 13 2015
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| May 7, 2015 |
May 7, 2015 - Accessory Drive-Through Stakeholder Meeting #2
On May 7, 2015 a stakeholder meeting was held with drive-through developers, businesses and industry representatives in order to:
- Provide an update regarding City staff's review of Accessory Drive-Through's since the previous stakeholder meeting in February 2014;
- Provide an overview of the policy directions for Accessory Drive-Throughs that were endorsed by City Council as part of staff report PB-10-15 in February 2015; and
- Provide stakeholders an opportunity to inform City staff's development of design and functionality policies for accessory drive-throughs as part of the current Official Plan Review.
Minutes from this meeting and a copy of City staff's presentation are now available.
Questions or comments regarding the City's review of Accessory Drive-Throughs can be directed to Phillip Caldwell, Planner - Policy, at 905-335-7600, ext 7536 or phil.caldwell@burlington.ca
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| March 24, 2015 |
Community Consultation Meeting on the south side of Plains Road East
On March 24, 2015, the City of Burlington hosted a community meeting to talk about the future of the Residential Medium Density lands on the south side of Plains Road East, between Cooke Boulevard and Filmandale Road. The meeting was an opportunity to consult on the potential redesignation to allow further redevelopment; and on public's concerns regarding the impacts of development and how to reduce them. No decisions have been made to redesignate these lands at this time.
Resources:
A follow-up meeting will be held in fall 2015.
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| 2014 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| July 29, 2014 |
Community Meeting about development in Shoreacres South
A Community Meeting was held on July 29, 2014 to discuss recent development in Shoreacres South. At the meeting, Planning staff:
- Provided a presentation on the planning process and the current set of land use planning tools that guide development decision making today;
- Provided an overview of recent studies in other Burlington neighbourhoods which explore opportunities and alternatives in managing land use change; and
- Facilitated a discussion to collect community feedback
Read the Shoreacres South Presentation and the presentation meeting minutes.
For more information, please contact Rosa Bustamante at 905-335-7600, ext. 7811 or Rosa.Bustamante@burlington.ca
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| July 7, 2014 |
Council Workshop on the Commercial Strategy Study
On Monday, July 7, a Council Workshop was held to discuss the city's Commercial Strategy Study. This multi-phased study was undertaken to help the City of Burlington develop policies that incorporates commercial land use planning with neighbourhood planning and urban design.
The Phase 2: Commercial Policy Recommendations and the Phase 3: Urban Design Guidelines for Mixed Use Activity Areas, components of the Official Plan Review, will be the focus of discussion with Council.
Briefing Note: Council Workshop on the Commercial Strategy Study
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| June 16, 2014 |
Council Workshop on the Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study
A Council Workshop was held on Monday, June 16, to discuss findings and recommendations of the final Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study (May 2014). The discussion with Council, together with consultation with the public, agencies, stakeholders and staff's internal interdepartmental review in the coming months, will inform the development of draft mobility hub policy directions for the Official Plan.
Briefing Note: Council Workshop on Mobility Hubs - Mobility Hubs Briefing
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| May 6, 2014 |
Council Workshop on Employment Lands
A Council Workshop was held to discuss the city's Employment Lands Study. This multi-phased study was undertaken to help the City of Burlington develop a new long-term employment lands strategy. The Final Phase 2 Employment Lands Study, a component of the Official Plan Review, was the focus of discussion with Council.
Briefing Note: Council Workshop on Employment Lands
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| April 30, 2014 |
Mount Nemo Public Consultation Meeting
Conservation Halton - Auditorium
2596 Britannia Rd
7 - 9 p.m.
The City of Burlington hosted a second public consultation meeting for the Mount Nemo Heritage Landscape Study to discuss the Mount Nemo heritage landscape, including the history, process and the results of the Preliminary Study.
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| Feb. 12, 2014 |
Second Public Session for the Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study
Shoreline Room, Burlington Arts Centre
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The evening provided an opportunity to review and provide comments on:
- The opportunities and constraints at Burlington's Mobility Hubs,
- The future role and vision of each hub, and
- The draft Official Plan directions for land-use, built form, open space and circulation.
See the original ad for details
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| Feb. 11, 2014 |
Character Area Study for Roseland Final Workshop
Multi-Purpose Room, Burlington Seniors' Centre
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The final workshop discussed the proposed neighbourhood options from the consulting team at Brook McIlroy
Draft Workshop Presentation
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| Feb. 10, 2014 |
Mount Nemo Plateau - Public Consultation
Kilbride Public School - Auditorium
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The City of Burlington held a public consultation event to discuss the future of the Mount Nemo Plateau.
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| Jan. 29, 2014 |
Character Area Study for Indian Point Final Workshop
Shoreline Room, Burlington Arts Centre
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The final workshop discussed the proposed recommendations from the consulting team at Brook McIlroy.
Workshop Handout
Workshop Presentation
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| 2013 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| Oct. 10, 2013 |
Transforming Aldershot Public Meeting
6:45 - 9 p.m.
St. Matthew's Church, 126 Plains Rd East
The public meeting discussed a variety of topics impacting development in Aldershot including auto-oriented uses, intensification and building heights and mixed-use development.
Presentations and summary documents from the meeting:
City of Burlington Presentation
Brook McIlroy Presentation
Transforming Aldershot Summary
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| Sept. 26, 2013 |
Telephone Town Hall
The Mayor hosted a telephone town hall to discuss land use planning, transportation networks and transit service in the city.
Approximately 145 people stayed on the line for at least 30 minutes to listen to the Mayor and to ask questions. Fifteen people also had the opportunity to speak live to the Mayor to ask a question. Several participants took the opportunity to record their questions which can be found in our FAQ section.
Thanks to all of the residents who listened in and asked so many great questions. Several key themes emerged that will be carried through the Official Plan Review and the Transportation Master Plan update.
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| Sept. 12, 2013 |
Commercial Study
Stakeholders Meeting 1: City-Wide Strategic Recommendations
Burlington Arts Centre, Shoreline Room, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stakeholders Meeting 2: Downtown Burlington Strategic Recommendations
Burlington City Hall, Room 247, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: Hugo Rincon, Planner - Policy, 905-335-7600 ext 7418 or hugo.rincon@burlington.ca
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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints
Mapping of the study areas:
Burlington GO Station Mobility Hub Area
Downtown Mobility Hub Area
Aldershot GO Station Major Transit Station Area
Appleby GO Station Major Transit Station Area
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| June 25, 2013 |
Roseland Workshop for Development Tools
Central Arena - Auditorium A
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Download the presentation
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| June 5, 2013 |
Indian Point Workshop for Development Tools
Burlington Arts Centre, Fireside Room
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Download the presentation
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| May 13, 2013 |
Hwy 403/Waterdown Road Meeting
Cafe Annex at the Royal Botanical Gardens
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| May 1, 2013 |
Character Area Study for Roseland
A public meeting was held to help develop the vision for Roseland.
Download the presentation
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| April 2, 2013 |
Character Area Study for Indian Point
A public meeting was held to develop the vision for Indian Point.
Download the presentation
Download the workshop summary
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| Jan. 19, 2013 |
Rural Summit
The Rural Summit was held to provide the public with an opportunity to discuss the vision for the Rural Area.
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| 2012 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| Nov. 7, 2012 |
Downtown Workshop
A workshop to talk about a vision for downtown and what it will take to get there.
November 7, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Burlington Art Centre, Shoreline Room
1333 Lakeshore Road
Burlington, ON L7S 1A9
Canada
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| Oct. 4, 2012 |
Council Workshop on Neighbourhoods
This workshop provided Council with an opportunity to explore what a neighbourhoood planning framework could look like in Burlington.
Download the presentation
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| Aug. 27, 2012 |
Comprehensive Work Plan
City staff presented the Committee of the Whole with a Work Plan Report, which illustrated the relationships among the individual work plans, timing, and their connections to other studies and city initiatives.
Download the report
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| June 18, 2012 |
Proposed Scope of Work
City staff presented the Community Development Committee with a Scope Report, which presented the findings of the internal and external scans. These scans offer an assessment of the existing Official Plan.
Download the report
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| May 7, 2012 |
Statutory Meeting
This special meeting of Council allowed for the receipt of public comments with regard to any section of the Official Plan which may require revision.
Download the report
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| May 1 & 3, 2012 |
Interactive Open Houses
These open houses invited the citizens of Burlington to provide their input and comments about the current Official Plan.
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| 2011 |
| Event Date |
Event Details |
| Dec. 12, 2011 |
Introduction to the 2012 Official Plan Review
City staff presented the Community Development Committee with an Introduction to the Official Plan Review and asked the Committee to consider undertaking the Official Plan Review and Zoning By-Law Review in sequence.
Download the report
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