Burlington's Official Plan Adopted in 6 to 1 vote.

Burlington’s new official plan was adopted by council today by a 6-1 vote. Though council supported over two dozen motions I brought or co-sponsored to make the plan better, the plan as it stands represents overintensification: in the downtown, the GO stations and established neighbourhoods. It will deliver a future city that erodes what makes Burlington unique and special, what we love about our city, and why we live, work, play here and welcome new residents who come every year, drawn by our great city to join us.In the focus on quantity of people (which goes well beyond our growth requirements from the province), our quality of life is at stake.What’s next? The plan goes to the Region of Halton for approval. Amendments can still be made to the plan by this council - or the next - to scale it back.More to come.