Comments on: Save our waterfront

By: Lucille Blaney

Lucille Blaney — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:53:10 +0000

Marianne:

I know you have bigger project to work on but I was at Spencer Park yesterday and the goose poop is disgusting and I hope to spend alot of time there. My dog like most dogs likes the grass and if I want to stay off it but close to it, there is a bicycle path. I know this can be taken care of and I hope it will be done soon all the way from Brant St up to the Maple Ave entrance.

Keep up the good work.
Lucille Blaney

By: Joe Veitch

Joe Veitch — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:14:06 +0000

Are you planning to attend tonights meeting in City hall to defend Spencer Smith Park against the instalation of the old Freeman Station? J.V.

By: Richard Evans

Richard Evans — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:06:25 +0000

I am assounded at the lack of accurate information on this site. For those who are prepared to take an inpartial view at the situation, you will soon see that contrary to the stated position, new development would allow access to the lake though plazas and such, that is not currently available to anyone. Additonally, private money will cover the millions of dollars required to stablize the lakeshore, saving the city taxpayers from having to cover this cost (if the city were to buy this land) It will also add much needed tax revenue and jobs, both during any building and afterwards in the commercial developement that would accompany any residentual building.
Under the options prsented, most of heritage buildings at the east end of the section would not be touched. and accomodation for ground-level viewing the lake vould likely be improved, any any development would be over a substantial number of years.

If one is to present a true story then at least be honest enough to present all of the facts, not just those that enhances your point of view.

By: K Renshaw

K Renshaw — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:23:03 +0000

I support the “save our waterfront” program. I believe it is unfair to build these high condos and other buildings that cut off the view of the lake to the rest of the people of Burlington.

By: Jayson Conroy

Jayson Conroy — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:07:40 +0000

My wife and I met at Emma’s Back Porch.
That was ten years ago now. Nice spot.
I avoid Toronto because it looks fake. Needlessly large. Trying to be something that it is not. (Cool.) My whole family (kids now) go down to Spencer Smith to enjoy that spot, but I have noticed lately that it’s atmosphere is being ruined by buildings. I don’t like gigantic panes of greenish tinted glass reflecting back at me. I prefer the sky. Although I like several humans, I don’t see the need to cram thousands of them in to one tiny spot and advertise that as being cool.

One vote against please

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:17:47 +0000

I lived in Toronto for 20 years before moving to Burlington. Do not allow such ugliness to ugliness happen here.

By: Pam and Clayt Ahrens

Pam and Clayt Ahrens — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:51:23 +0000

We are in total agreement with the concerns expressed in the above e-mails with regard to the opposition to more waterfront high rises in the downtown Burlington area. In fact, we believe any further development that restricts residents and visitors from accessing ANY of the City of Burlington’s waterfront is detrimental to our progress as a community.

By: Gerry Hall

Gerry Hall — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:19:01 +0000

From what I have learned there weren’t too many people around downtown 15 years ago. I thought the downtown was struggling. The village certainly is. The people come down to the waterfront because there is one. Do we want to turn the waterfront into another village?
If the current council isn’t working for it’s people who elected them maybe it’s time to send them packing and get someone on the council who knows they work for us not the contractors.

By: John Froggatt

John Froggatt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:55:47 +0000

I am totally against the “development” of the Old Lakeshore Rd. and I like your idea of seeking an amendment to lower the height of the towers, but I feel “the fix is in” How would you go about seeking an amendment? As you say if the developers can do it for greater heights then surely it can be done to lower the towers. This council needs major changes.

By: Eleanor Draper

Eleanor Draper — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0000

We are so lucky to have a great lake to enjoy. Why mess it up with high rises that create shade and windy corridors along the shoreline. No more high rises, please. Eleanor.