Civic Square Renewal

The City of Burlington will be refreshing the area surrounding City Hall. This includes Civic Square, City Hall’s front entrance and facade and the streetscapes of Brant Street and Elgin Street in the immediate area.
Help us turn the area into a vibrant, exciting and accessible space where people can connect in the downtown core.
Some of the intended final design objectives for the refresh are:
- Enhancing community connections - Focus on walkability and amenities for pedestrians
- Preserving and enhancing nature
- Developing community identity - Bring together arts and culture through festivals, events and ceremonies
- Creating a welcoming, accessible and comfortable public space – A public space that is vibrant, safe and comfortable for all
The City of Burlington will be refreshing the area surrounding City Hall. This includes Civic Square, City Hall’s front entrance and facade and the streetscapes of Brant Street and Elgin Street in the immediate area.
Help us turn the area into a vibrant, exciting and accessible space where people can connect in the downtown core.
Some of the intended final design objectives for the refresh are:
- Enhancing community connections - Focus on walkability and amenities for pedestrians
- Preserving and enhancing nature
- Developing community identity - Bring together arts and culture through festivals, events and ceremonies
- Creating a welcoming, accessible and comfortable public space – A public space that is vibrant, safe and comfortable for all
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Public input needed on Civic Square refresh
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City of Burlington will be refreshing the area surrounding City Hall. This includes Civic Square, City Hall’s front entrance and facade and the streetscapes of Brant Street and Elgin Street in the immediate area.
The public is invited to provide feedback on the overall look, feel and functionality of the space. They can do this online or at one of three in-person public engagement sessions.
Help us turn the area into a vibrant, exciting and accessible space where people can connect in the downtown core.
Some of the intended final design objectives for the refresh are:
- Enhancing community connections - Focus on walkability and amenities for pedestrians
- Preserving and enhancing nature
- Developing community identity - Bring together arts and culture through festivals, events and ceremonies
- Creating a welcoming, accessible and comfortable public space – A public space that is vibrant, safe and comfortable for all
Construction on the space will begin in the summer of 2025. The project will be complete in 2026.
Public engagement opportunities
- Sept. 16, noon to 4 p.m. Food for Feedback at Central Park, 2299 New St.
- Nov. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. City Hall lobby, 426 Brant St.
- Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. Online. Register at getinvolvedburlington.ca/civicsquare
Who's Listening
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Senior Project Manager, Facilities and Buildings
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Project Manager
Level of Engagement
- Inform
- Consult
Key Dates
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July 2023
Civic Square Renewal has finished this stageReport to Council on Project Initiation
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Sept 16, 2023- Food for Feedback
Civic Square Renewal is currently at this stageCome by and visit the Civic Square renewal booth at the Food for Feedback event.
Central Park, 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
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Nov. 15, 2023- Community Engagement Open House
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square Renewal7 to 9 p.m. City Hall lobby, 426 Brant St.
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Nov. 21, 2023- Community Engagement meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square Renewal7 to 9 p.m. virtual via zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdeyspzgiH9TUyU2O6NjuObVDPKkwjF2p
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. -
August 2023 - December 2023
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalDevelop Indigenous Community Engagement Strategy
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January 2024 - May 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalImplement Indigenous Community Engagement Strategy
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September 2023 - December 2023
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalFirst Nations Consultation
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September 2023 - May 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalStakeholder Engagement and Broader Community Information Sessions
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April 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalReport to Council with Project Update
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September 2023 - May 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalDesign Development
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May 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalConceptual Design Complete and Preferred Concept Selected
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June 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalPost Engagement Evaluation and Summary
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June 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalReport to Council on Preferred Concept
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July 2024 – March 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalDetailed Design, Permits and Approvals
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February 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalTender Period
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June 2025 – June 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Civic Square RenewalConstruction Period
FAQs
- When was the last time Civic Square was renovated?
- Why is Civic Square being renewed?
- How does the renewal of Civic Square benefit the community?
- How is this project being funded?
- Will there be public consultation?
- Will the public consultation include the streetscaping, façade and entrance to City Hall?
- What are goal and objectives of this project?
- What existing features will remain?
- Will the new space be accessible?
- Will this project incorporate sustainable development?
- Will there be exterior washrooms?
- Will the project impact the heritage building at the corner of Brant St. and Elgin St.?
- Will there be flagpoles?
- Will public art be incorporated in the project?
- Will there be changes to the inside of City Hall?
- Will Civic Square and City Hall be closed during construction?
- Will there be an impact to the roads?
- Will there be an impact to downtown parking?
- What events will the renewed Civic Square accommodate?