September 16, 2020 - Virtual Open House Information

You are invited to attend a virtual Open House on the recommended modifications to Burlington's Adopted Official Plan (adopted in April 2018).The recommended policy modifications will update the policies of the adopted Official Plan (2018) for Downtown Burlington based on a refined land use vision and built form concept for Downtown as endorsed by City Council on Jan. 27, 2020. Additionally, minor modifications are proposed to simplify and clarify the policies for Neighbourhood Centres, which apply to various locations across the city.

The virtual Open House will provide the public with the chance to learn more and ask questions about the recommended policy modifications with City staff. There will be a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer period.

Join us for the Virtual Open House on Modifications to the Adopted Official Plan.

September 16, 2020 from 7 – 8 p.m. hosted on Microsoft Teams Live

How to participate virtually:

· Join using a laptop or personal computer

· This is recommended for the best viewing experience.

· Click the link below just before the start of the open house. Once you click the meeting link, a pop up will appear. Click on the box that says, “watch on the web instead.”

Meeting link for: Adopted Official Plan on September 16, 2020

· Join from a mobile phone or tablet

· Download the free Microsoft Teams app prior to the start of the open house. Then, click the link below to join. Once you click the meeting link, a pop up will appear. Click on the box that says, “watch on the web instead.”

· You may also copy and paste the URL in the link below into the browser on your phone or tablet. Once you click the meeting link, a pop up will appear. Click on the box that says, “watch on the web instead.”

Meeting link for: Adopted Official Plan on September 16, 2020

What to expect when you join the meeting:

· During the Microsoft Teams Live event, the microphones and video cameras of all the participants are automatically turned off so none of the attendees will appear on screen.

· You can ask a question in real time during the event by pressing the question icon in the top right of the screen.