A character study of the Shoreacres neighbourhood is currently underway. Through the study, the city will collaborate with residents and other key stakeholders to define the character of the area and consider ways to manage change that will protect and maintain the neighbourhood's character.
Background Information
A preliminary community meeting was held on July 29, 2014. The meeting introduced the study to local residents and collected their feedback. Approximately 65 residents were in attendance. View the presentation from this meeting (PDF).
In February 2015, Burlington city staff presented a report to Council outlining the recommendation for the Shoreacres study. View the report to Council - PB-11-15.
Study Process
View a map of the study process (PDF).
Staff Report
Consultant Final Report
View the final report [PDF] View the appendix [PDF]
Events
Past Events:
Shoreacres Open House and Walking Tour - June 29, 2015
On June 29, 2015, an open house was held at Appleby United Church. Over 40 residents were in attendance. Two walking tours through the neighbourhood were held to allow residents to express their thoughts about the character of their neighbourhood to the project team. View the handout provided to residents in attendance (PDF).
Stakeholder Interviews - Summer 2015
The project team will be conducting one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders (residents, local architects, real estate agents, builders, etc.) to further inform the project team's understanding of the neighbourhood's character.
Community Meeting - Oct. 6, 2015
This community meeting provided further information regarding the technical tools that manage change and influence potential redevelopment in the Shoreacres neighbourhood. View the presentation and worksheets provided to those in attendance.
Community Meeting - Nov. 3, 2015
Please view the presentation and summary report presented at the meeting.
Drop-in Open House Meetings - Oct. 2016
Report PB-70-16 (Character Area Studies and Site Plan Approval for Low Density Residential Areas) was presented to the Community and Corporate Services Committee on September 12, 2016. Council supported the staff recommendations from report PB-70-16 subject to further public consultation. As such, staff held drop in open house meetings on:
- October 17, 2016 at the Art Gallery of Burlington;
- October 18 at Robert Bateman High School; and
- October 21, 2016 at City Hall.
The boards used at the open house meetings can be found here (PDF)
If you were unable to attend the previously held meetings, or would like to provide further comments regarding the Shoreacres Study, please contact:
Dana Anderson, Consultant
danderson@mhbcplan.com
Tel. 416-518-8394
Jamie Tellier, City of Burlington
jamie.tellier@burlington.ca
Tel. 905-335-7600, ext. 7892