- What is a Mobility Hub?
- Why is Burlington planning for Mobility Hubs?
- How is the city planning the Mobility Hubs?
- How can you get involved?
- How can I learn more?
- Key Documents
What is a Mobility Hub?
As Burlington grows over the next 20 years, new, complete, compact neighbourhoods will be built around the city's GO stations and the downtown. These areas are called Mobility Hubs.
A Mobility Hub is a location that has several transportation options and is a concentrated point for a mix of uses such as transit, employment, housing, recreation and shopping. Mobility hubs will be neighbourhoods that are environmentally friendly, infrastructure-efficient, walkable, bikeable and transit-oriented.
In Burlington, the Mobility Hubs will be planned and developed near the Aldershot, Burlington and Appleby GO stations as well as in the downtown.
Mobility Hub Locations
Please click on the buttons below for more information on each of Burlington's four Mobility Hubs. You will find information regarding upcoming events, how you can get involved and what we have heard from the community so far.
Why is Burlington planning for Mobility Hubs?
Burlington is planning our city for the next 20 years, designing where and how land will be developed and how people will move through the city. Mobility Hubs play a significant role in this future vision for Burlington.
Burlington is undergoing an important transition; we are transforming and growing from a suburban to an urban community. With very little room left for traditional greenfield development, the city will focus future population growth in key areas - the Mobility Hubs.
Mobility Hubs are an important opportunity for the City of Burlington to build our city in a way that is sustainable and ensures Burlington has a thriving economic future, while maintaining many of the things we value about our city.
Mobility Hubs will be planned to be complete, compact and sustainable communities as identified through the Province of Ontario's growth plan, Places to Grow and supported by Halton Region's Official Plan. The Hubs will also take advantage of Metrolinx's planned Regional Express Rail which will feature two-way, all-day service every 15 minutes along the Lakeshore West line.
How is the city planning the Mobility Hubs?
The city is preparing secondary plans along with implementation strategies for each Mobility Hub. These plans will consider things like land use, urban design, servicing, public transportation, parking and parks and open space needs. There will be multiple opportunities for engagement on the secondary plans throughout the process.
Phase 1
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Review background information and conduct technical analysis for each of the areas identified as Mobility Hubs
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Conduct public consultation and stakeholder engagement
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Establish land-use and design framework
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Develop and evaluate draft concepts
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Select a concept for each Mobility Hub
Phase 2 (Currently Underway)
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Prepare area-specific plans for each Mobility Hub, including directions for policy and implementation
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Conduct public consultation and stakeholder engagement about each of the area-specific plans.
Phase 3
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Establish tools and strategies to implement each of the area-specific plans.
Mobility Hub Objectives
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Complete, compact and sustainable communities, with a mix of uses in walking distance of transit
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Population and employment densities to support local and regional transit
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Built form to achieve walkability, high-quality public spaces and design excellence
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A balanced multi-modal transportation network
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Land uses and building forms which are compatible with the surrounding area and achieve sensitive integration with existing areas
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Mix of housing types to support affordability and attract a broad range of demographics, including families
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New parks, trails, public realm and open spaces
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Protection of natural heritage
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Conservation of significant designated heritage resources.
How can you get involved?
To receive updates about engagement opportunities, please subscribe to this page in the top right-hand corner of this page or send your email address to mobilityhubs@burlington.ca .
| Downtown Mobility Hub |
Latest UpdateBurlington's Proposed New Official Plan: Open Houses and Statutory Public MeetingThe third version of Burlington's proposed new Official Plan (February 2018) was released on Feb. 7, 2018. This version contains revisions that were made as a result of feedback the city received at the Nov. 30, 2017 statutory public meeting, the Jan. 23, 24 and Feb. 6, 2018 public meetings, and through written submissions. The proposed new Official Plan also contains the proposed new Downtown Precinct Plan and associated polices, developed to-date, from the on-going Downtown Mobility Hub Area Specific planning study. The third version of Burlington's proposed new Official Plan [February 2018] is available on the new Official Plan web page: www.burlington.ca/newop The city held three open houses in Febraruy 2018 to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Official Plan and proposed new Downtown Precinct Plan with representatives of the city. The city also held a second Statutory Public Meeting on Feb. 27 and 28, 2018 to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Burlington City Council on the proposed new Official Plan. Resources/Helpful Links
What's Next?April 2018 - Proposed New Official Plan Recommended for AdoptionA fourth version of the proposed new Official Plan, Grow Bold: Burlington's Official Plan (April 2018) was released on March 28, 2018, and is recommended for adoption. The proposed new Official Plan (April 2018) contains revisions based on feedback received at the February 27, 2018 Statutory Public Meeting, and through written submissions. The proposed new Official Plan also contains the proposed new Downtown Precinct Plan and associated polices, developed to-date, from the on-going Downtown Mobility Hub Area Specific planning study. A copy of the proposed new Official Plan (April 2018) and other supporting documentation can be found at: www.burlington.ca/newop. AdoptionA report recommending adoption of Burlington's proposed new Official Plan will be presented to Burlington City Council at a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee on Tuesday, April 24 at 1 and 6:30 p.m., and if required, Wednesday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. A special meeting of Burlington City Council to consider the proposed new Official Plan recommendation report will take place immediately follow the Planning and Development Committee meeting. If you wish to delegate you must register by noon on Monday April 23rd. Please visit the city's webpage to register to delegate: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/Delegation-Registration.asp. After Council adoption, the new Official Plan is subject to approval by Halton Region, and is then subject to appeals to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
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| Aldershot GO Mobility Hub |
Upcoming EventsIn May 2017, we heard from the community about what people value in the area, and in September 2017 we received community feedback on two draft concepts showing different options where future growth could be accommodated. With that feedback, a high-level preferred concept for the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub was presented to the Planning and Development Committee of Council for consideration on Dec. 4, 2017. Please visit the "Past Events" section of the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub webpage for more information on the study process to-date. We've taken that input, along with information from ongoing technical studies, to produce a draft precinct plan for the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub. The draft precinct plan will define a vision for areas within the Mobility Hub, to guide future development through the use of land such as residential and commercial, height, urban design considerations and more. We need to hear about what you like and don't like about the draft precinct plan. Your input is important and will be used to inform the development of the ultimate Area Specific Plan (secondary plan) for this area. Please join us to learn about how the area could grow and provide us with your feedback as we work towards a shared vision for the future of the Aldershot GO Mobility Hub. Open House:Thursday, May 3, 2018 If you can't attend on May 3, please drop by one of our other sessions:
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| Burlington GO Mobility Hub |
Upcoming EventsIn May 2017, we heard from the community about what people value in the area, and in September 2017 we received community feedback on two draft concepts showing different options where future growth could be accommodated. With that feedback, a high-level preferred concept for the Burlington GO Mobility Hub was presented to the Planning and Development Committe of Council for consideration on Dec. 4, 2017. Please visit the "Past Events" section of the Burlington GO Mobility Hub webpage for more information on the study process to-date. We've taken that input, along with information from ongoing technical studies, to produce a draft precinct plan for the Burlington GO Mobility Hub. The draft precinct plan will define a vision for areas within the Mobility Hub, to guide future development through the use of land such as residential and commerical, height, urban design considerations and more. We need to hear about what you like and don't like about the draft precinct plan. Your input is important and will be used to inform the development of the ultimate Area Specific Plan (secondary plan) for this area. Please join us to learn about how the area could grow and provide us with your feedback as we work towards a shared vision for the future of the Burlington GO Mobility Hub. Open House:Wednesday, May 2, 2018 If you can't attend on May 2, please drop by one of our other sessions:
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| Appleby GO Mobility Hub |
Upcoming EventsIn May 2017, we heard from the community about what people value in the area, and in October 2017 we received community feedback on two draft concepts showing different options where future growth could be accommodated. With that feedback, a high-level preferred concept for the Burlington GO Mobility Hub was presented to the Planning and Development Committe of Council for consideration on Dec. 4, 2017. Please visit the "Past Events" section of the Appleby GO Mobility Hub webpage for more information on the study process to-date. We've taken that input, along with information from ongoing technical studies, to produce a draft precinct plan for the Appleby GO Mobility Hub. The draft precinct plan will define a vision for areas within the Mobility Hub, to guide future development through the use of land such as residential and commerical, height, urban design considerations and more. We need to hear about what you like and don't like about the draft precinct plan. Your input is important and will be used to inform the development of the ultimate Area Specific Plan (secondary plan) for this area. Please join us to learn about how the area could grow and provide us with your feedback as we work towards a shared vision for the future of the Appleby GO Mobility Hub. Open House:Thursday May 10, 2018
If you can't attend on May 10, please drop by one of our other sessions:
If you would like to be added to an email list to receive notifications and information about upcoming events for the Appleby GO Mobility Hub, please email us at mobilityhubs@burlington.ca. |
How can I learn more?
For more information, please feel free to contact the Mobility Hubs office at 905-335-7600, ext 7402 or mobilityhubs@burlington.ca
Key Documents
City of Burlington Official Plan Review: Mobility Hub Opportunities and Constraints Study (2014) - Appendix A
Grow Bold
Burlington's Mobility Hubs: Work Plan for Area Specific Planning (PB-48-16)
Mobility Hubs Study Terms of Reference (November 16, 2016)