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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July 29 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video
Share July 29 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video on Facebook Share July 29 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video on Twitter Share July 29 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video on Linkedin Email July 29 Working Group Meeting - Agenda, Action Items and Video linkThe July 29 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 Strategy Update - August 2021
Share Housing Strategy Update - August 2021 on Facebook Share Housing Strategy Update - August 2021 on Twitter Share Housing Strategy Update - August 2021 on Linkedin Email Housing Strategy Update - August 2021 linkHousing is a top priority in the City of Burlington. The City is doing a Housing Strategy to provide current and future residents with more housing options across our city. The Housing Strategy is an opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions for housing issues in Burlington that will build on and support the Region’s Housing Strategy.
The City is looking for resident feedback to help understand your experience finding a suitable, affordable, safe and accessible housing in Burlington through an online survey here. The survey is open now until Sept. 3, 2021.
The purpose of this survey is to collect information about your experiences with housing in Burlington. The survey provides an opportunity to share your experiences, challenges and ideas to enhance understanding of housing in Burlington.
The information collected by this survey will be used to support statistical information, like the Statistics Canada’s Census, to help the City to identify housing issues, gaps and the housing needs of Burlington residents to support the development of a Housing Strategy.
This is the second survey in the Housing Strategy project. In March 2021, as part of the Housing Strategy Launch, the first Housing Strategy survey was released. This initial survey collected information about housing concerns in Burlington and sought feedback on how stakeholders would like to be engaged throughout the Housing Strategy Project.
The feedback from the first Housing Strategy survey helped us understand people’s interest in housing issues in Burlington. This feedback is summarized in the Housing Survey Launch Feedback Report presented to Council in April 2021. This information was used to inform the Housing Strategy project’s Engagement Plan.
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June 23 Working Group Agenda, Action Items & Video
Share June 23 Working Group Agenda, Action Items & Video on Facebook Share June 23 Working Group Agenda, Action Items & Video on Twitter Share June 23 Working Group Agenda, Action Items & Video on Linkedin Email June 23 Working Group Agenda, Action Items & Video linkThe June 23 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 Strategy Working Group Meetings
Share Housing Strategy Working Group Meetings on Facebook Share Housing Strategy Working Group Meetings on Twitter Share Housing Strategy Working Group Meetings on Linkedin Email Housing Strategy Working Group Meetings linkThe Housing Strategy Working Group will meet every month starting on June 23 until June, 2022. Anyone interested in listening in to the meeting may attend as an observer. All meetings will be from 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Below are the dates and Zoom links for the first 6 meetings.
June 23 - https://zoom.us/j/94455212028
July 29 - https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
August 26 – https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
October 4 - https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
October 28 - https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
November 25 - https://zoom.us/j/99334532360
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Thanks to Everyone that Applied to the Working Group
Share Thanks to Everyone that Applied to the Working Group on Facebook Share Thanks to Everyone that Applied to the Working Group on Twitter Share Thanks to Everyone that Applied to the Working Group on Linkedin Email Thanks to Everyone that Applied to the Working Group linkThanks to everyone that applied to the Working Group, there was an overwhelming response. Applications are being reviewed and all applicants will be notified by early-June.
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Apply to Join the Housing Strategy Working Group
Share Apply to Join the Housing Strategy Working Group on Facebook Share Apply to Join the Housing Strategy Working Group on Twitter Share Apply to Join the Housing Strategy Working Group on Linkedin Email Apply to Join the Housing Strategy Working Group linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Join the Burlington Housing Strategy Working Group!
City Staff are assembling a Working Group in support of the Housing Strategy to advise on local issues, be champions for the Housing Strategy and to provide key insights from a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and expertise. If you are interested, please fill out the form on Get Involved. Additional details will be available in the upcoming draft Working Group Terms of Reference to be posted on the Get Involved Burlington Website.
Space on the working group is limited, with a maximum membership of 20 people and will be comprised of volunteers from a variety of sectors including government, not for profit, co-op, the business community, and residents. There will be multiple opportunities to engage throughout the Housing Strategy Project. Stay tuned for additional opportunities to get involved in the Housing Strategy in the upcoming draft engagement plan.
Applications will be open until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2021.
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Draft Engagement Plan
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The Burlington Housing Strategy Staff Report is now available. City Staff will be presenting the Housing Strategy’s Draft Engagement Plan at the upcoming Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee meeting on April 6. You may register to delegate to speak to Council. The deadline to sign up to speak at this meeting is April 1, 2021 at noon.
Housing Strategy Working Group
Starting April 6, City Staff will be assembling a Working Group in support of the Housing Strategy to advise on local issues, be champions for the Housing Strategy and to provide key insights from a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and expertise. If you are interested in being a member of the Working Group, please fill out the form on the Get Involved project page. The form will be available on the website from April 6 to April 30. Additional details about the working group can be found in the Draft Working Group Guidelines.
Space on the working group is limited, with a maximum membership of 20 people and will be comprised of volunteers from a variety of sectors including government, not for profit, co-op, the business community, and residents. There will be multiple opportunities to engage throughout the Housing Strategy Project. The Draft Engagement Plan provides more information about additional opportunities to get involved in the Housing Strategy.
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Housing Strategy Virtual Launch Video - Now Available
Share Housing Strategy Virtual Launch Video - Now Available on Facebook Share Housing Strategy Virtual Launch Video - Now Available on Twitter Share Housing Strategy Virtual Launch Video - Now Available on Linkedin Email Housing Strategy Virtual Launch Video - Now Available linkThank you to everyone who participated in the Housing Strategy Virtual Launch on March 8, 2021.
For your reference, the video recording is now available below, if you'd like to use the Closed Captioning, please click the icon that says "CC" at the bottom of the video:
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Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - Join us!
Share Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - Join us! on Facebook Share Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - Join us! on Twitter Share Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - Join us! on Linkedin Email Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - Join us! linkJoin us for the Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch on Monday March 8, 2021.
The panelists joining us will be:
- Mark Simeoni, Director of Community Planning, City of Burlington
- Andrew Balahura, Director of Housing Services and Chief Operating Officer, Halton Community Housing Corporation
- Mike Collins-Williams, Chief Executive Officer, West End Home Builders' Association
- Heather Thompson, Director, Age-Friendly Initiatives, Community Development Halton
- Hanadi Al Masri, Director of Business Development, Halton Multicultural Council
The launch will be hosted by City Staff and will feature a panel of experts from a variety of sectors in Halton to share the work they do every day in housing and the challenges they face. There will be an introductory presentation from Ted Hildebrandt of Community Development Halton about the state of Housing in Burlington, followed by a discussion period where community members and stakeholders can provide their input, voice concerns and share their experiences.
How to participate:
Online
1. Join the Zoom event online by clicking here by using your computer or mobile device.
2. Enter Webinar ID: 919 9596 9251
Telephone
1. Dial by telephone: 1-647-374-4685 and enter Webinar ID: 919 9596 9251
If you have any issues joining the meeting on March 8, please email getinvolved@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7600 ext.7978
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Burlington Matters Episode - Affordable Housing
Share Burlington Matters Episode - Affordable Housing on Facebook Share Burlington Matters Episode - Affordable Housing on Twitter Share Burlington Matters Episode - Affordable Housing on Linkedin Email Burlington Matters Episode - Affordable Housing linkWatch the latest episode of Burlington Matters, hosted by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward with guests Andrew Balahura, Director of Housing Services, Social & Community Services at the Region of Halton, and Alison Enns, Manager of Policy & Community at the City of Burlington.
You can watch it on Yourtv Halton's YouTube channel here.
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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)