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Find the latest updates from the Mayor and City Hall.
Beach strip homes subject of policy review
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.
Elgin Park re-design concept
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
How your input improved Elgin Park design
The project has come a long way from where it was in October, with many improvements thanks to your input. I would like to thank staff and the architect for hearing resident input and accommodating so many of your requests.
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.
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.
Video on Burlington: Valuing community's input and engagement in city hall's decisions
City Hall does a good job of asking residents what they think. Where there's room for improvement is incorporating that feedback into final decisions.
