Burlington Housing Strategy
Burlington’s Housing Strategy was approved by Council in June 2022.
This strategy creates a road map and acts as a guiding document for housing needs in the City of Burlington. It will help the City to work towards meeting the housing needs of the community and move us closer to reaching our Vision for housing in Burlington.
The Housing Strategy identifies 12 recommended actions that the City and other strategic decision-makers can take to increase housing options across the City. It provides a list of priority actions, quick wins and an implementation plan to put the Housing Strategy into action.
For more information, read the Housing Strategy..
Burlington’s Housing Strategy was approved by Council in June 2022.
This strategy creates a road map and acts as a guiding document for housing needs in the City of Burlington. It will help the City to work towards meeting the housing needs of the community and move us closer to reaching our Vision for housing in Burlington.
The Housing Strategy identifies 12 recommended actions that the City and other strategic decision-makers can take to increase housing options across the City. It provides a list of priority actions, quick wins and an implementation plan to put the Housing Strategy into action.
For more information, read the Housing Strategy..
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Inclusionary Zoning Initial Report going to committee
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe upcoming staff report on the Housing Strategy, Inclusionary Zoning Initial report is now available to view and will going to Community Planning, Regulations and Mobility Committee on Tuesday January 11.
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November 29 Virtual Open House
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThanks to everyone who attended the November 29, 2021 Virtual Open House. For those that may have missed the meeting, this is the place to find:
- A copy of the presentation
- Copy of the Response Document and a
Recording of the meeting is below. Click the CC icon for captioning.
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November 25 Working Group Meeting Agenda, Action Items and Recording
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe November 25 Working Group meeting agenda and action items and presentation are now available. They can also be found on this page in the document library. The recording of the meeting is now available. To enable the closed captioning, hover over the video and select the CC icon.
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Thanks for Attending the Housing Strategy Virtual Open House
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThanks to everyone that attended the November 29 Housing Strategy Open House and thanks for the thoughtful questions and feedback, it is clear that this is a very important issue in Burlington. The recording will be posted on this page in the coming days.
The Needs and Opportunities Report along with Appendix A and Appendix B, will be presented to the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee on December 7th. You may sign up to delegate, the deadline is December 6 at 12:00 noon.
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Join the Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Open House
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Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Open House
Monday, Nov. 29, 7 to 9 p.m., on Zoom
Please join City staff for a discussion on the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report (appendix A and appendix B) and an update on the Housing Strategy. The Open House is a chance for you to explore the findings in the report, ask questions, share feedback and learn more about the Housing Strategy Project.
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October 28 Working Group Meeting Agenda, Presentation & Video
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe October 28 Working Group meeting agenda and action items are now available. They can also be found on this page in the document library. The recording of the meeting is now available. To enable the closed captioning, hover over the video and select the CC icon.
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Housing Needs and Opportunities Report
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Thank you for your feedback and involvement in the Burlington Housing Strategy so far!
Next up - The Housing Needs and Opportunities Report
This report provides a full picture of Burlington’s housing needs and opportunities. The report covers the technical background work and feedback from the second Housing Strategy survey, Housing Strategy Working Group, Housing Strategy Steering Committee as well as City and Regional staff. The report also identifies five themes that form the pillars for the development of the City’s Housing Strategy.
You’re Invited to a Virtual Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Open House
Monday, Nov. 29, 7 to 9 p.m., on Zoom
Please join City staff for a discussion on the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report and an update on the Housing Strategy. The Open House is a chance for you to explore the findings in the report, ask questions, share feedback and learn more about the Housing Strategy Project.
A chance to delegate - Dec. 7 Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee Meeting (CPRM)
We will present the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report to Burlington City Council at the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
You can read the staff report on the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report starting on Nov. 26, 2021 on the city’s meeting calendar entry for the Dec. 7 CPRM or by searching the online calendar for the meeting date (Dec. 7) of the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee, a standing Committee of Council. The report summarizes the work done to date on the Housing Strategy, including key findings, recommendations and next steps.
If you would like to speak to the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report, please sign up to delegate. The deadline to register to delegate is Dec. 6 at noon.
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Join the November 29 Virtual Open House
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Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Open House
Monday, Nov. 29, 7 to 9 p.m., on Zoom
Please join City staff for a discussion on the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report and an update on the Housing Strategy. The Open House is a chance for you to explore the findings in the report, ask questions, share feedback and learn more about the Housing Strategy Project.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89057811262
Webinar ID: 890 5781 1262
Telephone: 1-647-374-4685 and enter the Webinar ID
Join City Staff to preview and discuss the Housing Strategy’s Housing Needs and Opportunities Report.
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October 4 Working Group Meeting Agenda & Action Items
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe October 4 Working Group meeting agenda and action items are now available. They can also be found on this page in the document library. The recording of the meeting is now available. To enable the closed captioning, hover over the video and select the CC icon.
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August 26 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video
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Phone 905-335-7600 ext 7508 Email housingstrategy@burlington.ca
Level of Engagement
- Inform
- Consult
- Involve
Read the Engagement Plan
Key Dates
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March 8, 2021 - Virtual Housing Strategy Launch - 7 - 9 p.m. on Zoom
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin City staff and a community panel in a conversation about Housing in Burlington and the Housing Strategy.
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Take the Survey - March 1 - 19, 2021
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageTake the survey to share your thoughts about housing in Burlington.
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April 1, 2021 at noon - Register to Speak to Committee of Council
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you'd like to speak to the Housing Strategy Draft Engagement Plan Report, you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is April 1, 2021 at noon.
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April 6, 2021 - Draft Engagement Plan at Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility Committee
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageStaff will present to Council the draft engagement plan and report on feedback from the virtual launch event.
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April 6, 2021 - Applications Open for Housing Strategy Working Group
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the Burlington Housing Strategy Working Group!
The City needs a Working Group to support the Housing Strategy. We are looking for a diverse group of volunteers from government, not for profit, co-op, businesses and residents.
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April 30, 2021 - Applications Closed for Housing Strategy Working Group
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June 23, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
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July 29, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
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Housing Strategy Survey - opens on August 11, 2021
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageThe survey is now open for feedback.
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August 26, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Housing Strategy Survey - closes on Sept.3, 2021
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageThe survey will close for feedback at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2021.
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October 4, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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October 28, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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November 25, 2021 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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November 29, 2021 - Housing Strategy Virtual Open House, 7 pm on Zoom
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin City Staff to preview and discuss the Housing Strategy’s Housing Needs and Opportunities Report.
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December 6, 2021 - Register to speak to Committee of Council, 12 noon
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you'd like to speak to the Housing Strategy Needs and Opportunity report, you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is December 6 at 12 noon.
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December 7, 2021 - Housing Needs and Opportunities Report at Community Planning Regulation and Mobility
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageCity Staff will present to Council the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report
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January 10, 2022 - Register to speak to Committee of Council, 12 noon
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you'd like to speak to the Housing Strategy Needs and Opportunity report, you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is January 10 at 12 noon.
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January 11, 2022 – Inclusionary Zoning Initial Report at Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageCity Staff will present to Council the Inclusionary Zoning Initial Report
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January 20, 2022 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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January 27 - February 10, 2022 - Take the Survey
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageThe survey is open until 4:00 p.m. on February 10, 2022
This third survey is to collect your feedback on the preliminary Actions, Themes and Vision Statement from chapter five of the Housing Needs and Opportunities Report
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February 7, 2022, 7 p.m. on Zoom – Housing Strategy Public Information Centre
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin City Staff for a virtual Public information Centre (PIC) about the Housing Strategy.
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February 17, 2022 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Council Workshop- March 21
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March 24, 2022 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Additional Working Group Meeting- March 31st
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer, meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m
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Additional Working Group Meeting- April 11
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer, meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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April 23 Housing Strategy Virtual Open House in Partnership with Halton Multicultural Council
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageThis special event offers you the chance to learn about the Housing Strategy and to give feedback in languages other than English.
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April 21, 2022 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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April 21 - Meet with a Planner
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBook a time to meet to a planner or send us your comments by emailing housingstrategy@burlington.ca today.
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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April 22 - Meet with a Planner
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBook a time to meet to a planner or send us your comments by emailing housingstrategy@burlington.ca today.
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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April 25 Housing Strategy Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin City Staff to review the Draft Housing Strategy and provide feedback
Housing Strategy Open House, 7pm to 9pm on Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86729567739
Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 647 374 4685
Webinar ID: 867 2956 7739
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April 26 - Meet with a Planner
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBook a time to meet to a planner or send us your comments by emailing housingstrategy@burlington.ca today.
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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April 29 - Meet with a Planner
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBook a time to meet to a planner or send us your comments by emailing housingstrategy@burlington.ca today.
1:00-5:00 p.m.
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May 2 Housing Strategy Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin City Staff to review the Draft Housing Strategy and provide feedback.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84445812714
Telephone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 647 374 4685
Webinar ID: 844 4581 2714
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May 12, 2022 - Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
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June 6, 2022, noon – Deadline to register to speak to Committee of Council
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you’d like to speak to the Housing Strategy and Final Report, you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is June 6 at 12 noon.
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June 7, 2022 – Final Recommendation Report to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageCity staff will present the Housing Strategy and Final Report to Council.
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July 4, 2022, noon – Deadline to register to speak to Committee of Council
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you’d like to speak to the Inclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report Update Report or the City of Burlington Housing Strategy – Former School Site Reuse Analysis Report , you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is July 4 at 12 noon.
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July 5, 2022
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageInclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report Update Report and the City of Burlington Housing Strategy – Former School Site Reuse Analysis Report to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
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September 22, 2022- Working Group Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin the meeting as an observer https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
Meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m
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May 29, 2023
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you’d like to speak to Burlington Housing Strategy Update Report , you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is May 29 at noon.
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May 30, 2023
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBurlington Housing Strategy Update Report to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
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Sept 11, 2023
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageIf you’d like to speak to the Recommendation Report , you may sign up to delegate. The deadline is September 11 at noon.
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September 12, 2023
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageStatutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
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Implementation
Burlington Housing Strategy is currently at this stageOn-going
Videos
Document Library
- Housing Strategy Engagement Plan - Final (257 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Guidelines_Final (194 KB) (pdf)
- Halton Region 2020 State of Housing Report (3.03 MB) (pdf)
- Burlington Housing Strategy Launch Presentation - March 8, 2021 (1.38 MB) (pdf)
- PL-02-21 City's Housing Strategy.pdf (339 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Meetings
- Agenda_Working Group_August.26.2021_w.Action Items (188 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_August.26th.pdf (1.53 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working_Group_June.23.2021_Action_Items (159 KB) (pdf)
- July.29.2021_Working Group Agenda and Action Items (187 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_July.29th.pdf (1.21 MB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_October 4th.pdf (1.07 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_October.4.2021_w.Action Items.pdf (166 KB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_October.28.2021_w.ActionItems.pdf (149 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_October 28th.pdf (1.24 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_November.25.2021_w.ActionItems.pdf (168 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_November 25th.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_January 20.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (144 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_January 20th.pdf (785 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_February 17th.pdf (1.13 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_February 17.2022_w.ActionsItems.pdf (146 KB) (pdf)
- Housing Strategy - Needs & Opportunities Report (PL-48-21)
- November 29, 2021 Open House
- February 7 Public Information Centre (PIC)
- Working Group Presentation_March24th.pdf (1.68 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_March 24.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (162 KB) (pdf)
- Burlington Draft Housing Strategy_Final.pdf (2.34 MB) (pdf)
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Final draft reports
- Action 1 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.42 MB) (pdf)
- Action 2 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (588 KB) (pdf)
- Action 3 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.17 MB) (pdf)
- Action 4 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (670 KB) (pdf)
- Action 5 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.7 MB) (pdf)
- Action 6 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.09 MB) (pdf)
- Action 7 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.06 MB) (pdf)
- Action 8 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (980 KB) (pdf)
- Action 9 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (919 KB) (pdf)
- Action 10 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.06 MB) (pdf)
- Action 11 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (635 KB) (pdf)
- Action 12 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.14 MB) (pdf)
- Action 13 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (813 KB) (pdf)
- Housing Strategy - Focus Group Guide Final.pdf (2.81 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_March 31.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (159 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_March31st.pdf (928 KB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_April 11.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (161 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_April 11th.pdf (818 KB) (pdf)
- Housing Strategy Virtual Open House Presentation_April 25.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
- draft Housing Strategy Virtual Open House April 25_Response Document.pdf (155 KB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_April 21.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (163 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_April 21st.pdf (1.04 MB) (pdf)
- Working Group Guidelines_Final.pdf (194 KB) (pdf)
- Housing Strategy Virtual Open House Presentation_May 2.2022.pdf (1.58 MB) (pdf)
- Final Doc-housing strategy.pdf (2.31 MB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Staff Report.pdf (502 KB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy.pdf (502 KB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 Appendix A - Burlington Housing Strategy.pdf (2.31 MB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 Appendix B - Housing Strategy Project Milestones.pdf (154 KB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 Appendix C - Housing Strategy Engagement Plan.pdf (262 KB) (pdf)
- PL-05-22 Appendix D - Housing Strategy Feedback Report.pdf (7.03 MB) (pdf)
- Agenda_Working Group_May 12.2022_w.Action Items.pdf (164 KB) (pdf)
- Working Group Presentation_May 12th.pdf (1 MB) (pdf)
- PL-53-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy - Surplus School Site Reuse Analysis .pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
- PL-56-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Inclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report Update.pdf (174 KB) (pdf)
- PL-01-23 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Update.pdf (300 KB) (pdf)