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Burlington’s park in spring, plus photos of the waterfront, Discovery Landing, viewpoints, pier
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Seeking your input into expanded Sound of Music Festival
Do you support an expanded Sound of Music festival? What are your thoughts on the festivals, road races and events that currently take place downtown? Please share your point of view.
Downtown development update – Medica One on hold
The approvals have lapsed for the Medica One complex on Caroline & John, featuring an 8-storey medical centre, 8-storey parking garage and 17 storey apartment. The developer, Carriage Gate Group, did not proceed with signing some necessary agreements required by the city so the approvals for the development have lapsed.
A step in the right direction on community benefits negotiated for extra height/density
Time will tell whether this change will improve results for the community. Public input is more than asking residents their views; it must include some evidence that the public’s wishes for community benefit projects are reflected in the benefits negotiated on our behalf.
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John Durdan: Marianne: This process for negotiating community benefits for extra density and height is totally unacceptable when planning decisions and height…
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Heatherboyd99: Re: new builds....green space around buildings and height restricted to existing limits.
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NewbieinBurlington: I am not in favor of allowing builders to overbuild on a small footprint in exchange for flowers.
Changes at the Seniors Centre
A number of residents have contacted me to express concerns about changes they are hearing about at the Burlington Seniors Centre, and seeking clarification of rumours they have heard regarding current activities and the future of the centre.
Drury Lane Bridge reconstruction approved
Great news – on Feb. 21, city council approved the interim repairs for the Drury Lane pedestrian bridge. That will get the bridge back in service by this summer and extend its life for another five years while we plan for a longer term pedestrian connection over the CN tracks.
Heritage Burlington needs you
There will be multiple opportunities for public input as the recommendations are being developed, including online feedback and a public meeting the evening of April 25 (time and place to be announced. Email me at meedwardm@burlington.ca to sign up to receive regular electronic updates and opportunities to provide your input.
Your input needed on Elgin Park design
Elgin Park, located on Elgin Street between Burlington and Nelson, is undergoing a transformation, and the city needs your input into the design of the various parts of the park.
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Josiepolicelli: My house taxes are eXtremely ridiculous, we paid and still pay extra for a creek that the city has not…
Edkolosky: So relieved to hear this project may not happen. I walked by this spot on the weekend and shook my…
Deby: Marianne I can't say I'm unhappy to hear this high rise development is on hold for the moment. However, I…
Bob Wilford: I followed your pre councillor career as a local activist with interest and approval, and looked forward to your becoming…
Marcia Stewart: Great news! Let's hope any new application is revised and a limit of 4-5 stories is respected. The intersection at…
Movinin: I'm moving into the neighbourhood and hope that the builders are required to build more low density housing. Part of…