The City of Burlington has a final preferred concept design for Civic Square

The City of Burlington has a final preferred concept design for Civic Square.

The Civic Square final preferred concept is based on extensive engagement and feedback from the community. It is an evolution of Concept 2 - Atrium to include some design features from the other two concepts.

The preferred concept includes key features such as:

  • a new entryway,

  • focal point canopies at Brant Street/James Street and Elgin Street,

  • continuous canopies along the building facade,

  • transitions to nearby properties and streets,

  • a variety of seating,

  • flag poles at the building entrance,

  • an in-ground water feature with water jets and

  • wave-themed patterns in paved surfaces.

The project is moving into Phase Three of its communication and engagement plan. This next stage will inform interested parties and the community of the final preferred concept design until September.

The upcoming project schedule includes detailed design, permits and approvals from July 2024 to March 2025, tender in February/March 2025 and construction from June 2025 to June 2026.

The construction budget for the project is $6.6M with funding from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and the City.

How was the preferred concept chosen?

The City worked with consultants and used feedback from residents, businesses, community partners and Indigenous and First Nations groups to create three concepts for Civic Square, City Hall front entrance, façade and streetscapes. Residents, community partners and businesses were asked to view the concepts and answer a short survey online at getinvolvedburlington.ca/civicsquare or in-person.

Residents were able to pick their preferred concept and choose parts of the other concepts to combine them into a design that uses the best features of all three concepts. This helped the project team to create the best design to 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.

  • Versatility

  • 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.

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