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A pub in the old beach pump house? Maybe.

A pub in the old beach pump house? Maybe.

| April 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

The Waterfront Citizen’s Advisory Committee has recommended that the city explore a future commercial use for the old pump house on the beach strip, for example a coffee house or pub.

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Beach strip homes subject of policy review

Beach strip homes subject of policy review

| April 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

I’m supportive of allowing residents to remain along the beach strip. The private homes do not impede public access to the waterfront or the trails along Beachway Park. Residents also add eyes on the street to the area, which adds safety and vibrancy to the beach.

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Transit funding shifted to infrastructure

Transit funding shifted to infrastructure

| April 26, 2012 | 6 Comments

Council voted to shift an additional percent of gas tax funding from transit to roads. Council amended the federal gas tax split from 70% roads and 30% transit, to 80% roads and 20% transit. This provides an additional $500,000 for roadways resurfacing infrastructure.

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Pier wind turbine cancelled

Pier wind turbine cancelled

| April 26, 2012 | 13 Comments

The wind turbine planned for the Brant Street pier has been cancelled, after members of the city’s Community Services Committee heard the costs would be prohibitive to proceed, and the benefits negligible.

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Seeking your input on summer bar season

Seeking your input on summer bar season

| April 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

We want a vibrant downtown, rich with activities and amenities, but vibrant neighbourhoods must also be livable. The goal is to strike a balance. Residents expect and even welcome a certain amount of noise and activity downtown. Do we have the right balance? Let me know what you think.

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Burlington Public Buildings | Ward 2

Burlington Public Buildings | Ward 2

| April 14, 2012 | 0 Comments

Images of Burlington’s city hall, Burlington performing arts centre, discovery landing, team Burlington buildings, bus terminal

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Greenberg affirms importance of community engagement in development, sticking to Official Plan, and more

Greenberg affirms importance of community engagement in development, sticking to Official Plan, and more

| April 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

Ken Greenberg in Burlington tonight shares thoughts on development, height, waterfront, heritage, community collaboration and more. Great presentation and q & a. Affirms what many residents have been saying for some time.

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Elgin Park re-design concept

Elgin Park re-design concept

| April 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

After viewing two proposed designs for Elgin Park at a recent public meeting, residents overwhelmingly supported this concept plan, so staff are moving ahead with this one

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Downtown Burlington Images | Ward 2

Downtown Burlington Images | Ward 2

| April 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

Includes photos of Brant Street, Lakeshore and surrounding streets, shops, restaurants, and interesting features

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Spencer Smith Park Images | Ward 2 Burlington

Spencer Smith Park Images | Ward 2 Burlington

| April 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

Burlington’s park in spring, plus photos of the waterfront, Discovery Landing, viewpoints, pier

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