Citizen Action Labs - Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown

In the summer and fall of 2019, there will be two key opportunities for public engagement where your input will directly inform a recommendation that will be presented to Burlington City Council in March 2020.

The first public engagement opportunity will take place in August both online and in person. Look for the following events to participate:

1. Citizen Action Labs: Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown
To help identify what matters most about downtown Burlington, the City will host two Citizen Action Labs on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. No registration is required.

Citizen Action Labs: Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown
When: Thursday, Aug. 22
Times: 1 to 3 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd

What to Expect
At these in-person, public sessions, participants will work in small groups to discuss and identify what is most important to them about downtown Burlington. The feedback gathered will be used to inform the creation of two concepts of what the downtown could look like in the future. These concepts will be shared with the public in October for further review and input.

Please note:

Free parking passes will be provided

This event is accessible to people who use mobility devices. To request other disability related accommodation, please contact thomas.douglas@burlington.ca or 905-335-7600 ext. 7811.

2. Participate Online
For those who are unable to attend one of the Citizen Action Labs, an online survey will be available beginning the week of Aug. 12 until Aug. 30 on Get Involved Burlington.

3. Drop by a Pop-up Event
Throughout the month of August, City staff will be visiting a variety of locations and events throughout the community to talk with residents and identify what is most important to them about downtown Burlington. Stay tuned to Get Involved Burlington for a full list of locations and times.