City staff recently provided Burlington Council with an update on our progress to date delivering the Strategic Plan. Here is the presentation that provides a summary of the initiatives being worked on and the measures being used to monitor our progress.
Burlington City Council on April 11, 2016, unanimously approved Burlington's Strategic Plan 2015-2040, the product of strong engagement and a plan the city believes captures the priorities of the city's residents and community leaders.
The city led more than a year of public engagement, gathering input from business groups, community groups, staff and residents. The city held workshops in late 2015 and early 2016 to test the draft with the community, making 176 changes to get to the final version.
The strategic plan includes four strategic directions:
A City that Grows
The City of Burlington attracts talent, good jobs and economic opportunity while having achieved intensification and a balanced, targeted population growth for youth, families, newcomers and seniors.
A City that Moves
People and goods move through the city more efficiently and safely. A variety of convenient, affordable and green forms of transportation that align with regional patterns are the norm. Walkability within new/transitioning neighbourhoods and the downtown are a reality.
A Healthy and Greener City
The City of Burlington is a leader in the stewardship of the environment while encouraging healthy lifestyles.
An Engaging City
Community members are engaged, empowered, welcomed and well-served by their city. Culture and community activities thrive, creating a positive sense of place, inclusivity and community.
Burlington's Strategic Plan 2015-2040 will continue to involve community input. We will also report back on how the plan is progressing. Stay tuned for more details from the city in the coming months.
Media Release: City of Burlington approves 25-year strategic plan after a year of engagement
Read the 2015-2040 Strategic Plan Covering Report... (PDF)
Read the Strategic Plan... (PDF)
Read the Strategic Plan... (Accessible)
Mayor Rick Goldring recently gave his State of the City Address, where he discussed the importance of this plan and how the city will bring it to life. A transcript of the address can be accessed at the Mayor's blog.
December 2014 - Council Report* |
City Council received a report detailing the process and timelines for the development of Burlington's strategic plan. Read the Council Report... (13MB PDF) |
February 2015 - Community Survey* |
Forum Research, hired by the city as part of the public engagement for Burlington's strategic plan, reports that people like Burlington most because of access to amenities, small-town feel and safety. In 2015, 89 per cent of people surveyed said they are satisfied with the city's overall quality of service. Forum interviewed 771 residents. Residents said the following are top priorities:
Read the Community Survey... (960KB PDF) |
March 2015 - Insight Burlington* |
Residents had a chance to complete the Community Survey through the Insight Burlington, an online community. A total of 535 surveys were completed.
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April 2015 - Workbook for Planning the Future of Burlington* |
108 individuals and groups completed a Workbook for Planning the Future of Burlington. Residents said:
Read the Workbook for Planning the Future in Burlington... (680KB PDF) |
April/May 2015: Facilitated Sessions |
City employees, community stakeholders and other community groups participated in workshop sessions. |
May 2015 - Dotmocracy |
The city's Charter Action Team participated in Burlington's two Car-Free Street Festivals. Ninety residents participated despite the wet weather, placing dots on their top three priorities for Burlington, resulting in 271 dots. Residents told us what is important to them, including:
Pictured above: Rain-drenched dotmocracy page from Car-Free Street Festival. |
Strategic Plan Information Sessions and Workshops |
Thank you to everyone who provided input into the City of Burlington's 25-year Strategic Plan. This is an exciting time for Burlington--a time to plan for what is important to us in the future as we grow into an even better Burlington.
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Please see the submissions* from stakeholder groups from Committee of the Whole meetings on:
Stage 1 - May to Dec 2014 |
Project Initiation: Getting started on the 2015-18 strategic plan
STATUS: Complete |
Stage 2 - Nov. 2014 to June 2015 |
Background and Data Gathering: Opportunities to have your say
STATUS: Complete |
Stage 3 - Spring/Summer 2015 |
Developing the Plan
STATUS: Complete |
Stage 4 - Fall/Winter 2015 |
Creation and validation of the Draft Plan: Making sure we got it right
STATUS: Fall/Winter 2015 |
Stage 5 |
Plan Approval: Final version of the draft strategic plan to City Council |
Stage 6 - Ongoing |
Review, refinement and Update of the Plan
STATUS: Four times a year |