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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The proposed Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) plans to offer residents and builders in Burlington incentives when they create new, affordable rental housing options* in Burlington’s Urban Area. This is the community improvement project area. The draft CIP is proposing several financial incentives, such as grant programs and forgivable loans.
*Examples of affordable rental housing include additional residential units (ARUs), multiplexes and low/mid/high-rise apartment buildings.
We are looking for your feedback to help us with these incentives. For background information, you may choose to review the Draft CIP and/or the March 6, 2025, Presentation and Memo to the Pipeline to Permit Committee.
This survey doesn't intend to collect personal information and disclosure of responses will be governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. For questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact sharleen.bayovo@burlington.ca.The survey is available in print, alternative formats or with communication support by contacting getinvolved@burlington.ca
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Level of Engagement
- Inform
- Consult
- Involve
Read the Engagement Plan
Key Dates
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2021
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stage- March - Strategy launched with survey
- April - Applications for working group
- June to Dec - Working Group meetings held
- Nov. - Open house
- Dec. - Report to Council
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2022
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stage- Jan. - Report to Council & survey
- Jan to Sept. - Working group meetings
- Feb. - PIC meeting
- April - Meet with Planner meetings and Open House
- May - Open House
- June - Final recommendation report to Council
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2023
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stage- May - Update report to Council
- Jan - Dec - Implementation
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May 27, 2024 - Mayor's Speaker Series
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stagePlanning Staff will be attending the Housing tradeshow in the lobby of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM to discuss the Increasing Housing Options project, the Housing Strategy, and the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan.
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Increasing Housing Options Survey: May 27
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Increasing Housing Options Survey: June 14
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July, 8, 2024 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageOn July 8, the Committee of the Whole will consider the report and recommendation. The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package for the July 8th, 2024 Committee of the Whole. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday July 5, at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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Sept. 9, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageOn September 9th, the Committee of the Whole will consider the report and recommendation. The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package for the September 9th, 2024 Committee of the Whole. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday September 6, at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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Sept. 22, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageAppleby Line Street Festival on September 22, 2024
- Come out and visit the Official Plan Amendment booth at the Appleby Line Street Festival from 1 - 5pm.
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Oct. 10, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageBurlington Centre Lions Farmer’s Market October 10th
- Come out and visit the Official Plan Amendment booth at the Burlington Centre Lions Farmer’s Market from 8am - 2pm.
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Oct. 17, 2024 - Public Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin staff for this virtual public open house via Zoom
7:00 - 9:00pm
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Oct. 22, 2024 - Public Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageCome out and speak to staff and provide you input into the project
- Central Arena Auditorium
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Oct. 24, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageCome out and speak to staff and provide you input into the project
- Appleby Ice Centre, Community Room 1
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Oct. 28, 2024 - Public Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageJoin staff for this virtual public open house via zoom
7:00 - 9:00pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81492359254
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Nov. 12 Mayor's Speaker Series - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageThis session is entitled “Growth is Coming: What’s In It For You?” The Mayor will be joined by three expert panelists: Jesse Helmer, Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute; Jeff Neven, CEO of Indwell; and Terri Johns, President & Founder of Landwise.
The discussion will be focused on managing growth, maintaining a high quality of life, and ensuring no one is left behind. We will hear from each panelist with time for a Q&A session with the audience.
This is a free event but space is limited! Reserve your seat today. Limit of four registrations per person.
Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 440 Locust St.
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Dec. 3, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageDraft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to Increase Housing Options – Statutory Public Meeting
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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Dec. 4, 2024 - Community Improvement Plan Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageWe want to start the discussion with you on Burlington’s proposed Community Improvement Plan! The City is looking at financial and non-financial incentives such as grants or tax incentives to enable new housing units.
Housing-Focused Community Improvement Plan - Public Open Houses:
- In-person Public Open House
- Wednesday, Dec. 4
- 7-9 p.m.
- Mountainside Community Centre Community Room 2
We want to support property owners and housing providers build new rental, affordable and missing middle housing.
Missing Middle Housing are the different types of multi-unit housing that fill the gap between low-rise, single-family homes and large apartment buildings, such as a garden suite, garage or basement apartment, duplexes, fourplexes, courtyard housing and low-rise apartments (4 storeys or less). These buildings are usually similar in size to detached homes so they can fit into residential neighborhoods. The goal is to increase housing options in neighbourhoods and create communities that are walkable with local services and have public transportation options.
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Dec. 5, 2024 - Community Improvement Plan Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageWe want to start the discussion with you on Burlington’s proposed Community Improvement Plan! The City is looking at financial and non-financial incentives such as grants or tax incentives to enable new housing units.
Housing-Focused Community Improvement Plan - Public Open Houses:
- Virtual Public Open House
- Thursday, Dec. 5
- 7-9 p.m.
- Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86389784390
We want to support property owners and housing providers build new rental, affordable and missing middle housing.
Missing Middle Housing are the different types of multi-unit housing that fill the gap between low-rise, single-family homes and large apartment buildings, such as a garden suite, garage or basement apartment, duplexes, fourplexes, courtyard housing and low-rise apartments (4 storeys or less). These buildings are usually similar in size to detached homes so they can fit into residential neighborhoods. The goal is to increase housing options in neighbourhoods and create communities that are walkable with local services and have public transportation options.
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Dec. 6 - 16, 2024
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageTalk with a Planner – Book a time to Talk to a Planner about Increasing Housing Options
Send in a request or your comments to us by emailing housingstrategy@burlington.ca today!
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Dec. 9, 2024- Community Improvement Plan Open House
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageWe want to start the discussion with you on Burlington’s proposed Community Improvement Plan! The City is looking at financial and non-financial incentives such as grants or tax incentives to enable new housing units.
Housing-Focused Community Improvement Plan - Public Open Houses:
- In-person Public Open House
- Monday, Dec. 9
- 7-9 p.m.
- Appleby Ice Centre Community Room 1
We want to support property owners and housing providers build new rental, affordable and missing middle housing.
Missing Middle Housing are the different types of multi-unit housing that fill the gap between low-rise, single-family homes and large apartment buildings, such as a garden suite, garage or basement apartment, duplexes, fourplexes, courtyard housing and low-rise apartments (4 storeys or less). These buildings are usually similar in size to detached homes so they can fit into residential neighborhoods. The goal is to increase housing options in neighbourhoods and create communities that are walkable with local services and have public transportation options.
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January 13, 2025
Burlington Housing Strategy has finished this stageOfficial Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to Increase Housing Options – Recommendation Report to Committee of the Whole
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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2025
Burlington Housing Strategy is currently at this stagecheck back for updates
Videos
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Click here to play video August 26, 2021 Working Group Meeting Video
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Click here to play video July 29, 2021 Working Group Meeting Video
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Click here to play video June 23, 2021 Working Group Meeting Video
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Click here to play video Housing Strategy Virtual Launch - March 8, 2021
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Click here to play video Housing Strategy Oct 28 Working Group Meeting
Document Library
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Housing Strategy Engagement Plan - Final (257 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Guidelines_Final (194 KB) (pdf)
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Halton Region 2020 State of Housing Report (3.03 MB) (pdf)
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Burlington Housing Strategy Launch Presentation - March 8, 2021 (1.38 MB) (pdf)
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PL-02-21 City's Housing Strategy.pdf (339 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Meetings
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Agenda_Working Group_August.26.2021_w.Action Items (188 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_August.26th.pdf (1.53 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working_Group_June.23.2021_Action_Items (159 KB) (pdf)
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July.29.2021_Working Group Agenda and Action Items (187 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_July.29th.pdf (1.21 MB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_October 4th.pdf (1.07 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_October.4.2021_w.Action Items.pdf (166 KB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_October.28.2021_w.ActionItems.pdf (149 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_October 28th.pdf (1.24 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_November.25.2021_w.ActionItems.pdf (168 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_November 25th.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_January 20.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (144 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_January 20th.pdf (785 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_February 17th.pdf (1.13 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_February 17.2022_w.ActionsItems.pdf (146 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Strategy - Needs & Opportunities Report (PL-48-21)
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November 29, 2021 Open House
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February 7 Public Information Centre (PIC)
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Working Group Presentation_March24th.pdf (1.68 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_March 24.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (162 KB) (pdf)
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Burlington Draft Housing Strategy_Final.pdf (2.34 MB) (pdf)
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Final draft reports
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Action 1 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.42 MB) (pdf)
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Action 2 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (588 KB) (pdf)
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Action 3 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.17 MB) (pdf)
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Action 4 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (670 KB) (pdf)
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Action 5 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.7 MB) (pdf)
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Action 6 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.09 MB) (pdf)
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Action 7 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.06 MB) (pdf)
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Action 8 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (980 KB) (pdf)
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Action 9 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (919 KB) (pdf)
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Action 10 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.06 MB) (pdf)
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Action 11 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (635 KB) (pdf)
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Action 12 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (1.14 MB) (pdf)
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Action 13 - draft Housing Strategy.pdf (813 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Strategy - Focus Group Guide Final.pdf (2.81 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_March 31.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (159 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_March31st.pdf (928 KB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_April 11.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (161 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_April 11th.pdf (818 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Strategy Virtual Open House Presentation_April 25.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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draft Housing Strategy Virtual Open House April 25_Response Document.pdf (155 KB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_April 21.2022_w.ActionItems.pdf (163 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_April 21st.pdf (1.04 MB) (pdf)
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Working Group Guidelines_Final.pdf (194 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Strategy Virtual Open House Presentation_May 2.2022.pdf (1.58 MB) (pdf)
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Final Doc-housing strategy.pdf (2.31 MB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Staff Report.pdf (502 KB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy.pdf (502 KB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 Appendix A - Burlington Housing Strategy.pdf (2.31 MB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 Appendix B - Housing Strategy Project Milestones.pdf (154 KB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 Appendix C - Housing Strategy Engagement Plan.pdf (262 KB) (pdf)
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PL-05-22 Appendix D - Housing Strategy Feedback Report.pdf (7.03 MB) (pdf)
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Agenda_Working Group_May 12.2022_w.Action Items.pdf (164 KB) (pdf)
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Working Group Presentation_May 12th.pdf (1 MB) (pdf)
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PL-53-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy - Surplus School Site Reuse Analysis .pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
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PL-56-22 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Inclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report Update.pdf (174 KB) (pdf)
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PL-01-23 City of Burlington Housing Strategy Update.pdf (300 KB) (pdf)
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PL-56-24 Community Improvement Plan Study Terms of Reference.pdf (172 KB) (pdf)
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PL-56-24 Appendix A_Draft Housing CIP Terms of Reference.pdf (414 KB) (pdf)
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Residential Density Corridor Map.png (1.74 MB) (png)
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PL-66-24 Official Plan Amendment to Increase Housing Options - Preferred Approach.pdf (337 KB) (pdf)
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PL-66-24 Appendix A - Background Report.pdf (1.15 MB) (pdf)
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PL-66-24 Appendix C - Preferred Approach.pdf (128 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix B - PL-66-24 OPA to Increase Housing Options Milestones.pdf (78.3 KB) (pdf)
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Statutory Public Meeting Notice.pdf (228 KB) (pdf)
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Bronte Creek Meadows Project
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2024-12-04 Survey_Housing Focused CIP - Incentive Program Detail.pdf (299 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Focused Community Improvement Plan CIP-Public Open House Slides.pdf (801 KB) (pdf)
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DGM-28-25 Housing and Community Improvement Plan Update.pdf (225 KB) (pdf)
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DGM-28-25 Staff presentation Presentation - FINAL.pdf (1.58 MB) (pdf)
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FINAL DRAFT CIP.pdf (3.55 MB) (pdf)