Google maps tells the story. If Council approves the 58 towns on Ghent, we’ll lose our largest stand of trees in Ward 2. Some 100 trees and bushes and 4 city trees will be removed with 60 saplings as replacement: net loss of 40.
Downtown & Waterfront
No need to pit Burlington’s urban communities against the rural
The job of protecting the rural area has already been done on our behalf by decree from the province, under the Places to Grow Act. We can’t take the credit for that, nor is that within our control. The rural area is protected, period. Our job, and what city council and staff do control, is how we will intensify the urban area in response.
Residents spend cultural time & $ outside city
The top rated places for cultural activity in the city, as identified by residents, are (in order of priority): parks & open spaces, the waterfront, library system, community centres, boards (Performing Arts Centre, Burlington Arts Centre, Museums), and festivals.
Ready, aim, let’s get going on jobs
I’m concerned about the delay in refocusing the BEDC structure to meet the targets set by the city for economic development. We must keep driving the momentum forward. Yes, it is important to plan then act – ready, aim, fire, as the expression goes. But let’s ensure that doesn’t become “ready, ready, and more getting ready to get ready.”
Tax breaks, office attraction among downtown recommendations
Tax breaks, office attraction, supporting mid-rise developments to meet growth targets, partnering with developers to build parking, and bringing a farmer’s market downtown are just some of the recommendations from the Downtown Task Group to improve the vibrancy of the heart of the city.
Hydro burial, upgrades & cost-sharing proposed for downtown
Recent downtown developments have revealed the need for upgrades to hydro service in the downtown
Business sought for beach pumphouse
Thanks to the members of the Burlington Waterfront Committee (formerly the Waterfront Access & Protection Advisory Committee) for spearheading this initiative
Renaming proposed for Spencer Smith promenade
The Burl-Oak Naval Veterans have requested that the promenade in Spencer Smith Park be renamed the Naval Veterans Walkway
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Thomas C. Riddell: why not
On Burlington’s proposal for bike lanes on Lakeshore Road – You did it!
Your valuable insights, lived experience, and reasonable alternatives to on-road bike lanes helped sway the vote to keep the road as is.
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Dave Haynes - 16:9: Thanks for your reasoned arguments on this. The proposal made little sense. At the council mtg (I was there), I…
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flupster: Great work, Marianne! Despite my general antipathy to cycling road warriors, I'm pleased that this decision was a balanced one.…
My priorities for Ward 2 and Burlington in 2013
There are steps we can take, both large and small, short term and long term, that will preserve what we love about the community, and make changes that will make our city even better
Allison Thornton: About 80 percent of Burlington had better take note; most neighbourhoods are not currently built up to the maximum density…