Resources - Official Plan

Get background information about the new Official Plan process.

Find links to more information regarding the Official Plan and other relevant plans, policies, and initiatives.

Citizens' Guide to Land Use Planning

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Citizens Guide

Relevant Policy

• Planning Act
• Provincial Policy Statement
• Places to Grow
• Greenbelt Plan
• Niagara Escarpment Plan

Related Projects and Initiatives

• City of Burlington Strategic Plan 2015-2040
• Core Commitment
• Cultural Action Plan
• Transportation Plan
• Halton Region Official Plan
• Halton Region Transportation Master Plan 

Telephone Town Hall

On September 26, 2013, the mayor hosted a telephone town hall to discuss land use planning, transportation networks and transit service in the city. If you missed this great event, please take some time to listen to the full audio recording to hear how our city is planning for our future.

MP3 Audio 1:04:32 (31 MB)

Several participants took the opportunity to record their questions which can be found in our FAQ section.

Growing in Place

Your city is changing. Hear what people are saying about it. Watch the Growing in Place video and join the conversation.

Other Videos

Check out Ken Greenberg's presentation on city building as part of Mayor Rick Goldring's speaker series.