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Engagement with the community to review and evaluate two preliminary concepts that were created based on feedback gathered in August. Let us know what you like and don't like about each concept, and if there are items we have missed. Join us for a citizen action lab where residents can provide input regarding the adopted official plan and taking a closer look at the downtown. No registration is required for the citizen action lab. Wednesday October 23rd from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Lion's Club or Wednesday October 23rd from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Lion's Club

Engagement with the community to review and evaluate two preliminary concepts that were created based on feedback gathered in August. Let us know what you like and don't like about each concept, and if there are items we have missed. Join us for a citizen action lab where residents can provide input regarding the adopted official plan and taking a closer look at the downtown. No registration is required for the citizen action lab. Wednesday October 23rd from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Lion's Club or Wednesday October 23rd from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Lion's Club

The City of Burlington has declared a Climate Emergency. We are developing a Climate Action Plan and making decisions with the climate as a major factor. The initial engagement process for the Climate Action Plan is complete. It included: 5 pop-ups at community events over the summer, 2 public workshops in September, and an online survey. The information is now being assessed to help form the action plan. Key program areas are being developed to help the community transition away from the use of fossil fuels, particularly for buildings and transportation. Information on key actions and implementation will be available during a: Public Open House Thursday, Oct. 24 Haber Recreation Centre 4 to 7:30 p.m. We can all make a difference in the decisions we make, whether it’s how we get around the city, the vehicles we drive and improving the energy efficiency of our homes and businesses. Learn more at getinvolvedburlington.ca/climate-action-plan.

Join Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte for coffee and discuss any concerns, suggestions or questions you may have. Coffee with the councillor is a weekly event taking place each Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Denninger's Bitehaus Bistro, Burlington Centre (formerly Burlington Mall). Ward 4 Halton District School Board Trustee, Margo Shuttleworth, will join the coffee chats on the first Saturday of the month. PLEASE NOTE: Coffee with Councillor Stolte will pause for the summer beginning Saturday, June 29 and will resume on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

By March 2020, Burlington City Council will vote to endorse changes to the policies in Burlington’s adopted Official Plan that will guide new development in the downtown until 2031, including the height and density of buildings. To assist Council in making their decision, the City is committed to leading an open and transparent public engagement process to ensure the voices of people from every corner of the city are heard and valued. Thank you to everyone who shared their input in August and September during the first phase of public engagement. You told us what matters most to you about the downtown and we’ve used that information to create two concepts of what the downtown could look like in the future. In the second phase of public engagement, let’s keep the conversation going by telling us what you like and don’t like about the two concepts. The City will be hosting a number of engagement opportunities in October, including a walking tour of downtown Burlington. Led by a City staff member, the walking tour will provide participants with an opportunity to: 1. See first-hand the areas of downtown that are being looked at as part of the re-examination of the adopted Official Plan 2. Experience what mid and tall rise buildings feel like from the street, when walking through the downtown. Once participants have had the chance to experience the downtown, we encourage them to share their feedback at an Action Lab or through the online survey at www.getinvolvedburlington.ca. Details: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tour leaves from the No Frills Plaza at 571 Brant St. and will travel down Brant main street towards City Hall. Registration not required. The tour will take place outdoors, please dress for the weather.

Engagement with the community to review and evaluate two preliminary concepts that were created based on feedback gathered in August. Let us know what you like and don't like about each concept, and if there are items we have missed. Join us for a citizen action lab where residents can provide input regarding the adopted official plan and taking a closer look at the downtown. No registration is required for the citizen action lab. Saturday November 2nd from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Mountainside Recreation Centre

Ward 2 Community Update Hear about: Ward 2 News What's Happening at City Hall Development + Planning Healthy Living + Environment Our Community + EventsAs always, everyone welcome.