Read all of your comments about the waterfront issue
The city of Toronto now realizes that the waterfront development of condo alley was a mistake and is trying to fix it. How Burlington cannot learn from the mistakes of Toronto is completely mind boggling and a total shame.— Alison Ritchie, abetterburlington.ca
City staff seem to control council members and should it not be the other way around in our democratic society.— Paul Hanson, abetterburlington.ca
A wall of condos,hotels etc by the lake would turn our beautiful city into a Toronto. That is not what residents of Burlington want but city council does not listen.
As a resident of downtown Burlington for over 5 years, I have watched the tall buildings go up around my condo.— Gary P., abetterburlington.ca
I think it’s terrible that the city is allowing this to happen, and it would appear they are trying to allow things to pass without public consultation.
Old Lakeshore Road, once the site of Alice Peck’s “Treasury”, (the art gallery in which Robert Bateman first exhibited), of antique stores and up-scale restaurants, and of course, the Estaminet – a famous inn since 1919, still gives downtown Burlington a unique appeal. Instead of walling off the waterfront, why not follow the examples of Bronte, Port Credit, and other communities, that have leveraged their lakeside appeal by building in harmony with their traditional town cores?— Christopher Brown-Syed PhD, abetterburlington.ca
I am very disappointed to read about these new towers being planned for Burlington’s waterfront! City Council will destroy what is unique about Burlington and have the ugly sprawl of so many other communities.— Miena Bishop, abetterburlington.ca
I am not opposed to new face lifts and improving tired looking buildings, but the waterfront should definitely be preserved and heritage buildings should be respected! City Council – do the right thing — it’s your responsibility!
What is happening to our unique city? I moved here with my husband a few years ago because of Burlington’s protection of the waterfront views and family atmosphere. Building high rise apartments and condos and taking away childrens’ green spaces are not ways to encourage families to move to this city. I definitely oppose the building of high rises in the Old Lakeshore precinct. Let’s hold on to the things that make this city unique and beautiful.— Jennifer Black, abetterburlington.ca
I oppose the building of high rises in the Old Lakeshore Road precinct.— Steven Seitz, abetterburlington.ca
Burlington’s waterfront is a unique treasure to be cherished and preserved. Having lived in Toronto for the first half of my life I have witnessed firsthand the destruction and obstruction of that once beautiful waterfront. Toronto’s experience should be a legacy to be avoided at all cost not a model to be duplicated.— Ann Mason, abetterburlington.ca
Old Lakeshore road and the properties surrounding it represent an important historical aspect of Burlington’s heritage that must be preserved. Development is part of the change process but first public consultation with the citizens of Burlington must be done to obtain their views and ideas on how it can best be accomplished…— Michael Hourigan, abetterburlington.ca
The very least anyone can expect from their municipal government is that their city is protected – that its history and heritage are respected, that its nature is nurtured, and its citizens safe in the knowledge that every decision made is truly for the good and future health of the city. The fact that the way in which downtown Burlington has been redeveloped has been questioned from day 1, and that serious concerns have been raised by people who are not necessarily opposed to high-density living and regeneration, should be big clues to City Council that their chosen path isn’t necessarily the right path.— Pamela Ritchie, abetterburlington.ca
We definitely have enough tall buildings on the lake shore. While I am sure that City Hall eagerly awaits the increased tax base and we will all appreciate the increased traffic flow in an already congested area, this proposal should be quashed.— Eric Harrison, abetterburlington.ca
Surely City staff and our political leaders can explore and implement solutions to meet our intensification projections without compromising our remaining greenspaces and access to the waterfront.— Amy Schnurr – commenting as a citizen., abetterburlington.ca
Walling off the lake is intensification gone mad. One of the reasons I moved to Burlington was our access to and sights of the lake. City Council must revisit its entire approach to planning along this piece of heritage. It must not be lost to myopic planning.— Ron Dennis, abetterburlington.ca
Old Lakeshore Road is an important heritage area in Burlington, and I cannot believe they intend to destroy it in this way. The high rises in Burlington downtown have gone far enough, and any more, especially in the historic areas, will destroy what makes this city so special.— Roland Tanner, abetterburlington.ca
Leave the old Lakeshore precinct the way it is. Keep Burlington as a “people” city not a little Miami. Let Toronto grow taller and more ugly and vote for us, not the developers.— Cy Mills, abetterburlington.ca
It seems like we will lose our heritage buildings and local history because people and council are greedy for money!!!! Our city seems to be run by the green and I don’t mean greenspace.— Julie Martin, abetterburlington.ca
We very much disagree with more high-rise buildings being added to the already over developed city core. What are we leaving for our grandchildren? We are not being good stewards of our precious Lake Ontario shoreline and downtown City of Burlington, if we don’t try to change the thinking of the present City Council.— Jim & Judi Frohlick, abetterburlington.ca
Thanks to all who signed the petition. My attention had been taken by the high rise condo to be built on the west side of the lakeshore area, on Maple Ave…Although approved, this project seems to be on hold, so at least we have a reprieve.— Helen Donohoe, abetterburlington.ca
Our waterfront area is a jewel. Toronto’s Harbourfront is beautiful too, but many people miss it as it is fronted – and hidden – by high rise condo buildings.
Toronto is now facing a realignment, after the “Tiny Perfect” previous Mayor, David Crombie, bowed to lobby pressure, and allowed condos on the waterfront.— Hal Watt, abetterburlington.ca
Some, or perhaps all Councillors face replacement after this fiasco, during the next election.
Our family has always been very proud of our waterfront and of the way it has been visible to us, we do object to tall buildings blocking a natural asset that cannot be reclaimed.— Alice Harding, abetterburlington.ca
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 Draper, abetterburlington.ca
This has all the makings of the Walmart debacle where we were told by our local Mayor and Council “it’s not our fault, we could not stop it”.— Ron Gardner, abetterburlington.ca
Yes you can and you should!
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.— John Froggatt, abetterburlington.ca
The ‘list of excuses’ offered is UNIFORMLY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CURRENT COUNCIL…Hopefully the municipal contest will bring forward many capable candidates … and changes, with vision, can be achieved.— Kevin Ryan, abetterburlington.ca
My husband and I agree that there has been a lack of communication re the height of buildings on the waterfront. I would like council to supply us with a list of their communications to establish if this is indeed our problem.— Doreen and Les McCulloch, abetterburlington.ca
We have been residents of Burlington for 27 years and this is the first time that we have felt as though council was seriously trying to pull a serious fast one. Credit to John Taylor for accepting that the blame maybe wasn’t all ours.
I have lived in Burlington for 65 years.— Shirley Cooper, abetterburlington.ca
I am appalled at what has taken place on the Lakeshore…
As far as the highrises on the Lakeshore – what expert decided to have hundreds of units empty onto a two-lane road. Our Lakeshore, as we knew it, will soon be invisible and look like every other lakeside community which has been ruined by highrise buildings and overdevelopment.
It’s so very sad that the people who are making the decisions on our behalf (or at least supposedly on our behalf) want to place blame on everyone else for their lack of responsiveness…— Lisa Staresinic, abetterburlington.ca
In witnessing our council on other issues affecting Burlington residents, it’s become apparent to me that some major changes need to happen in order for the residents to actually get a voice, a true voice, not just the pointing of fingers.
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.— Gerry Hall, abetterburlington.ca
This council demonstrates clearly why most citizens detest and distrust politicians. If they’d remove the blinkers, they could see examples in waterfronts all over the world of what to avoid – a wall of highrises. They could also see what has worked. Apparently Burlington’s politicians are too small – too ignorant, too stubborn? – to look.— Jerry Fairbridge, abetterburlington.ca
We are in total agreement with the concerns expressed … 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.— Pam and Clayt Ahrens, abetterburlington.ca
I lived at the Burlington waterfront for 6 years and without a doubt the best thing about living there was the waterfront access. I am a runner and that is my favourite route. I visit there regularly still with my 3 children to go for walks because it is the best place to go in Burlington. If it was blocked by with a whole bunch of buildings this would not only make my family extremely sad but it would seriously deteriorate the atmosphere in the downtown core.— Jeannie Bugiardini, abetterburlington.ca
“This is not a mini Toronto by allowing building of these towers and the demolition of a land mark the old Estaminet or now Emmas Back Porch, another nail has been put in the coffin.— Brian Jones, saveourwaterfront.ca
Where will this high rise concept stop–we seem to be going higher and higher to accommodate density population. It appears that dollars in the right pocket allows builders to work around the will of our citizens
Let’s turn back the clock now–it is never too late “
You in Burlington have a beautiful waterfront ,why ruin it?— Kevin, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront issue is as important as any facing Burlington’s planning department. Let’s make ensure that all of us are represented by those in a position to represent us. We still have the opportunity to develop responsibly with sensitivity to one of our greatest assets. We can become the example that other cities, lucky enough to have similar resources, turn to embrace their heritage for the masses, not destroy it to line the pockets of a self-serving few.— Ann Mason, saveourwaterfront.ca
No high buildings. They make a beautiful downtown area into a city like any city without a waterfront.— Eleanor Draper, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am very much against the building of highrises and protect the old buildings. We do not need to look like Toronto. Already with the paid parking in the Spencer Smith, people are not able to come down and enjoy our waterfront without the hassle of parking— Margaret Jones, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the buildings and save the waterfront!!!— Tania Spadaro, saveourwaterfront.ca
My husband and I completely support the waterfront campaign. Please inform us of upcoming meetings.— Judi Frohlick, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love this street and think it would be a shame to ruin its unique charm with these huge buildings. I have my salon on the south side of the street and am grateful we seem to be protected from demolition but I am concerned as well as many of my clients, because there is already a problem with people parking in our lot that shouldn’t and I am sure it would only get worse with getting rid of the large parking lot for the restaurants. If they do go ahead with this building I think option 1 is at least a little less an eyesore . I think option two would be awful!— Alyssa Youngblut, saveourwaterfront.ca
“I visit Burlington 3 or 4 times a year from England and stay with friends at North Shore Boulevard. I love to walk along the waterfront as it’s not overpowered by buildings. I’ve even been to Emma’s Backporch and sat outside on a warm October day. Also eaten at the little restaurant near Emma’s. How can anyone that call themselves Canadians want to destroy their heritage. Joseph Brant would turn in his grave. I’m with you 100% in your campaign. I’ll be coming back to Burlington at the beginning of October but maybe that’s too late to help you. I’ll certainly keep an eye on your website with interest.— Jean Cooper, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is one of the only historical, desirable and aesthetic city waterfronts left on the North shore of Lake Ontario and should be preserved that way!— Brie Edwards, saveourwaterfront.ca
At recent ward 2 meeting, head of planning department avoided any talk regarding short/long term plans for downtown/water front development.— Peter J Whittle, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington’s waterfront has always been regarded as such a beautiful area by those who come to visit. Let’s save our waterfront!!!— Anna Riehl, saveourwaterfront.ca
The current plans for high rise towers would reduce our enjoyment of this beautiful area of our city. The increased congestion along with blocked visual access to the lake would exclude us and many other people from enjoying the beauty of our downtown.— Bob Heidrich, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is at a crossroads where we can either bow to the interest of developers and allow uncontrolled growth or;
We can work together to create a vision of a people friendly downtown that is unique and inviting for both residents and visitors by promoting our heritage and our fantastic view of Lake Ontario.
I have lived in Burlington all my life, and I totally object to DESTROYING our downtown lakefront. What are they thinking? What happened to our little “bedroom community” that we were known as? This is NOT TORONTO, nor do we want to be compared to Toronto. If that is what they want, then move there. To obstruct the view would be a total disgrace and a slap in the face to people that have already paid premo cash for a view downtown. Come on, have some respect for a change and listen to what the people of Burlington have to say. This is just the rich getting richer and us poor people having to sit back and watch with disgust. HAVE SOME RESPECT, and while we’re at it, hiring outside of Canada for some stupid brick to build an already overpriced Art Centre, give me a break. Get your priorities straight.— Muriel Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Get this council out of here. Find a Mary Munro or Meed to the rescue. But I fear the “fix” is in— John Froggatt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please protect heritage buildings and do not build any buildings over 2 storeys.— Linda Jarvis, saveourwaterfront.ca
LOOK AT WHAT WAS DONE ON MAPLE AVE. WITH THE HEIGHT MAXIMUM! STOP!— Louis B. Zalany, saveourwaterfront.ca
No High Rises on Lakeshore. Keep heritage buildings too bad they already tore down the Brant Inn for nothing. Burlington’s window to the lakescape is the main draw for tourists and prospective City population members.— Joan Turbitt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Add to the mix the art center, performing and artistic and shoppes, village square etc. the downtown area reflects the community atmosphere unique to Burlington. Take your concrete jungles elsewhere.
This is horrible! I am so upset by hearing about this awful plan.— Vanessa Toupin, saveourwaterfront.ca
A 40 year resident of this marvelous city I fully support the campaign to ensure future generations will be able to view our beautiful Lake Ontario such as I have.— Beatrice Peters, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a real shame to see high rises go up along the waterfront and for Burlington to lose it’s community feel along the waterfront. It is one of the reasons why I enjoy visiting Burlington for it’s views of the lake as you walk along the historic restaurants and sites.— Tara Gasparik, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the efforts of the Save our Waterfront campaign and believe that issues that are relevant to all citizens, (such as access and views to the waterfront), require city wide notification and opportunities for meaningful engagement. I also have a concern that tall shoreline towers may limit the potential for solar/green energy opportunities to residences on the northside of Lakeshore, thus limiting Burlington’s ability to become an environmentally sustainable city.— Amy Schnurr, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would be sorrily disappointed if this plan went through. The waterfront is what makes living here so amazing. Don’t make it about the money. Build them somewhere else.— Kim Edwards, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t make the mistakes other cities are trying to correct – NO to congestion, NO to destroying our waterfront— John Fairbridge, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support keeping high-rises away from our waterfront.— Sophia Bennett, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop ruining our downtown with all this ugly development of high rises. The character of our city is being lost by this insane development. Stop this and maintain our heritage buildings and the character of this city. Let us make our lakeshore a beautiful, charming area, not a concrete jungle!— Ramakrishnan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Sometimes bigger is not better and although up is the only way to go for density maybe we don’t need the density on the waterfront.— W.F & S.M Lucken, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support high rise buildings between Old Lakeshore Rd and Lakeshore Rd. It should be a heritage site.— Lynn Bowen, saveourwaterfront.ca
The land between Old Lakeshore Rd and Lakeshore Rd. should be protected as a heritage site and not become high rise buildings.— Barry Bowen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Count me in for saving our waterfront and the heritage buildings in the precinct.— Fay Booker, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more high rises on our waterfront.— Richard Curley, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have spoken to many people since last spring about intensifying the downtown waterfront area. I have yet to hear support for the official plan’s guidelines. In fact nothing the community recommended was incorporated into the guidelines. Why won’t Councillors listen to what the people they are supposed to represent clearly do not want? Do they want to be re-elected next year or not? Burlington citizens have the power to convince City Council to remove the Old Lakeshore Rd. precinct from the downtown growth plan. Engage your Councillor and discuss this issue. Convince them to alter course and begin a city wide visioning project. Save this area from high rise development. It is public access to Burlington’s waterfront that makes this City stand out from it’s neighbours as a desirable place to live.— Michelle Bennett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am also very unhappy about the new pier. we definitely need to re-assess these bad decisions— Julie Bailey, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough high rise development in Burlington. Keep it the way it is for ALL of Burlington. We need to protect our heritage and keep downtown a place for ALL residents of Burlington.— Katherine Behse, saveourwaterfront.ca
The reason that downtown Burlington is an attraction is the waterfront area. No one is going to want to come here to see condos.— Giles Bishop & Barbara Butler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront! Protect our heritage and the community atmosphere that is Burlington.— Michelle Olmstead, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t want our waterfront to look like Toronto’s. All residents of Burlington should have easy access to the waterfront. Emma’s Back Porch is a heritage building that should be preserved.— Karen Foster, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop letting the developers run our cities.— Jeremy Kinzl, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront, the community must decide!— John Segaert, saveourwaterfront.ca
If you want to fight the perception that City Council is in the back pocket of local developers, use your backbone and kill these developments so close to our historic waterfront. I am not against condominiums, but I am against them being so close to the waterfront. The hotel at Spencer Smith park is an eyesore too. Stop this ill begotten plan before it goes too far.Of course, if you don’t care what we think, see you on election day! — Scott Lambert, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough is enough. Let the sunlight shine through. No more tall buildings downtown!— David Riddles, saveourwaterfront.ca
How often has “The Lakeshore will soon look like downtown Toronto if any more high rise buildings are erected,” has been heard?It’s difficult now to view the lake, except from Spencer Smith Park, without more overly tall buildings. There are enough tall towers opposite the lake on Lakeshore Road and the “Step/back” style won’t save the area at all.
Where’s the planning that reflects the majority of the public’s wishes and not the developers? It’s not as though city council and the mayor haven’t been told how we feel; not listening isn’t an acceptable excuse.
This section of old world charm that visitors and residents appreciate will be lost forever it these towers are allowed to be built.
Living one block off the Guelph Line still makes downtown Burlington our backyard, as our realty taxes confirm. — Jack and June Holden, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep the waterfront as is! we don’t need high rises blocking our view of the lake.— Kim Stirling, saveourwaterfront.ca
Maintain the heritage. Save the waterfront.— Patricia Gunn, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our city from high rises – keep the downtown beautiful.— Liz Murphy, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need landmarks like Emma’s. DON’T LET DEVELOPERS RUIN ANY MORE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL LAKESHORE.
As a frequent visitor to Burlington I am saddened to hear that Burlington City Council haven’t had the opportunity to see the mess Toronto has done to our waterfront.Take a drive down the QEW and learn a lesson in city planning. — Brian McGroarty, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please rethink this plan that is so destructive to the character of downtown Burlington.— Judith Creighton, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is truly a tragedy. The businesses (in Heritage sites) should be protected from this and citizens and visitiors (former residents) should have a view of the lake and an opportunity to enjoy it without a giant condo in the way. THis is NOT progress. This is an example of getting rid of a rich part of a city’s past and culture for the sake of a few people who want expensive properties. This will NOT make people want to go downtown and other local businesses will suffer further.— Chris McCrum, saveourwaterfront.ca
What we DO NOT NEED is more development of condos and large buildings in downtown Burlington. The waterfront should be accessible by everyonePutting more highrises on the lake will only cause even further gridlock downtown, and will mean less access to the lake for everyone.
I think the powers that be will not be happy until every square inch of the downtown is built up, and they have blotted out every view with ugly buildings.
Burlington does not want or need this! — Heather Lambert, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the heritage buildings you can’t recreate history!!!— Graham Clarke, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a former resident of Burlington I strongly support the attempt to save the waterfront. I myself enjoyed it for many years and would like future generations to do so too.— Scott Ginther, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t let our waterfront become the mess that the Toronto Lakeshore has.— Shelley Brooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop this madness. This section of Burlington is one of the reasons I live here.— Rob Lardie, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Burlington’s Waterfront!— Jennifer Holloway, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t ruin the charm of Burlington’s waterfront with concrete. Keep it walkable and keep the unique lakefront.— Sara Bishop, saveourwaterfront.ca
These heritage building are part of the charm of Burlington. Maybe you should focus on making the owners repair and maintain Village Square.— Brenda Lapointe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our Waterfront from developers— Brenda Pethick, saveourwaterfront.ca
no high-rises!— Patti, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t tear down this landmark building.— Debbie Russ, saveourwaterfront.ca
Unreal! Why destroy historical buildings… it’s what gives the waterfront character.— Stefanie G, saveourwaterfront.ca
High rises??… RIDICULOUS!
Sounds like the developers are making important decisions about our City and our Waterfront – this is scary and the community needs to have major input. Shame on C.C. this belongs to the people, I don’t not want to see the same mistakes Toronto made with their waterfront.— Tessa House, saveourwaterfront.ca
When is city council going to realize that they are not acting to better our city, they are only acting to meet unrealistic expectations that have been imposed on Burlington. Find another hub for this infilling, the downtown is not the place for it.— Corinne Laurin, saveourwaterfront.ca
One of the reasons my husband and I moved to Burlington 8 years ago was because of the beautiful waterfront. This highrise development would create an unsightly lake view. Please, find another location for these condos.— Leanne Cyr, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our City from becoming a sea of high rise apartments. Preserve our history. Burlington has done an excellent job in developing Spencer Smith Park – keep up the good work – you only have one chance to do this right.— Brenda May Bradstreet, saveourwaterfront.ca
When we settled here 20 years ago I thought how pretty things like Village Square and the little restaurants near the water were. The odd condo like the Baxter (not too high and right beside these places making them a “local” ) seemed fine. Now when we take guests and family members downtown, they say yuck it looks like a Toronto want to be. Please save some of these lovely old establishments so we have our own identity and perhaps new businesses will pop up giving us a vibrant downtown.— Ellen Hutchings, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our Lakefront appeal…good for everyone!!!— Marg Bennett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am disappointed with the proposal because it lacks consideration for the residents of Burlington.— Jana Kelemen, saveourwaterfront.ca
If the City gives up, this will be just another waterfront planning failure. There are so many built examples of how not to design the waterfronts and yet we are still repeating them and not even trying to learn from those mistakes. And there are many great examples, where cities secured the waterfront lands for public use – why can’t we learn from those?
The Official Plan speaks clearly to waterfront’s Public access and Use (Part II, section 9.3) in terms of providing a visible, inter-connected and publicly accessible waterfront, acquisition of key access points and the development of waterfront parks.
Also, according to Planning Act, City has a choice to decide whether to collect cash in-lieu for parkland from the developers, or require the actual parkland, which in this case must be stressed to be the only reasonable option. That way at least some parkland could be secured on the waterfront.
I am not concerned with the heights suggested in the Guidelines (if they stay the same) as much as with the massing and bulkiness of the proposed structures. The way the build form is presented on the renderings, it almost completely obstructs the views to the lake. The proposal is not in keeping with the character of the area and it does not provide any transition toward the existing heritage structures.
I am sure that with a little more creativity and little less of developers’ greed, Old Lakeshore Road could be a great vibrant place designed at a human scale and serving all of the Burlington’s residents.
Please do not destroy the heritage buildings or reduce public access to the waterfront— Betina Millar, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have watched as towns like Oakville have stolen the waterfront from the citizens who live there. Please don’t steal our waterfront from the people who maybe can’t afford the prices of these lifeless highrise condos. So much can be made from our heritage buildings. Use Niagara-on-the-Lake as an example of using a rich heritage to draw tourists and sustain the “small town core”. Or even some of the Lake Erie beach towns who have used their history to keep the towns vibrant and available to tourists and residents alike. Let’s not become another overpopulated urban blight. We are so fortunate to have the natural wonders of the escarpment and Lake Ontario at our front and back door. Don’t make it only for the enjoyment and use of those with the biggest incomes. They don’t come outside anyway……..they just have to look out their window.— Ardyth McCartney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Tell the politicians to stop being led around by the developers and listen to the people that elected them (this time)— steve postma, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have such a beautiful downtown and are the envy of many – please don’t destroy our waterfront— Isabel Whyte, saveourwaterfront.ca
The traffic jams will be horrific! Lakeshore is already a mess.— Eric & Tracey Palmer, saveourwaterfront.ca
We can do much better than creating yet another concrete-encrusted waterfront eyesore. Please reconsider your decision and listen to what your constituents are telling you— Sonja Galton, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are already too many high-rise buildings at the Burlington waterfront. Please save our waterfront, so it’s accesible for Burlington residents. Don’t allow any more high rise buildings. Save our heritage buildings.— Rosemary Churchill, saveourwaterfront.ca
Part of the reasons I moved to Burlington was the fantastic waterfront and it’s unique state of preservation. Please don’t allow this resource to be expended for no true gain for the residents of Burlington.— Simon Galton, saveourwaterfront.ca
The “concrete jungle” already on the Lakeshore is an eye-sore. More concrete bldg. would totally destroy the uniqueness of Burlington and take away the beauty of walking/driving on the Lakeshore. Who will occupy these buildings? Only the very wealthy and others will be losing the right to walk & see the lake.— Beverley J. Jacobs, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe it would be ‘criminal’ to destroy the heritage nature of the Old Lakeshore Road Precinct. I grew up in Burlington, have lived in larger cities for the past 30 years and am now back here in Burlington. I cannot express how amazingly different and wonderful the entire downtown waterfront area is when compared to the other cities I have lived. It would sadden me greatly to see Burlington’s waterfront become yet another cookie cutter version of cities like Toronto.— Barbara Haskett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up on the lake and have just returned after many years away. I’m stunned that a campaign like this is even necessary in Burlington.— Pam (Freeman) Wilkinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is a sellout of the lakefront that makes Burlington different from other lakeside cities.— Graham McCallum, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront is the ideal place for parks and public access areas. Blocking it with high-rises is not very visionary or visually appealing. We could make much better use of this beautiful natural resource.— Sharon Tkacz, saveourwaterfront.ca
One of the best parts of Burlington is the waterfront. I can’t imagine why the council would want to destroy it. There are too few heritage buildings now.— Adam Hadley, saveourwaterfront.ca
The 3 goals of this campaign are very important. Many cities have failed to save waterfronts for the people. We COULD be a model for good city planning. We support your vision 100%.— Margaret Small, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t think any buildings more than 2 storey be built along the lakeshore and that existing buildings not be replaced.— Lynne Cocklin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the official plan that allows the two development options along our waterfront.— Karen Boz, saveourwaterfront.ca
My whole family was born and raised in Burlington. My great grandparents house (150 + yrs old) has already been torn down and condos erected on Pearl St. I would hate to see the city council do likewise to the beautiful lake front, where alot of us grew up and had so much enjoyment. Build elsewhere!!— Linda Malone, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support this campaign.— Peter Kirkwood, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is an absolute atrocity! I’m all for change, but these iconic buildings in Burlington are a part of our community and Emma’s is the only family-friendly restaurant on the lakefront….will be very disappointed in Burlington if this plan is implemented. Toronto is looking better and better….— Allison Orr, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE BURLINGTONS WATERFRONT— Candice Gibbs, saveourwaterfront.ca
save our waterfront— Christine Penny, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please..no more building on OUR waterfront.— Dawn Auger-Kirkwood, saveourwaterfront.ca
These options are revolting. If we wanted to ruin our lakeshore, than this is how the city should do it. People come to our city because of the quaintness of the downtown core. If they wanted high buildings obstructing the view, than they can go to Toronto.— Leanne Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Downtown Burlington and the waterfront is really quite charming right now, putting up high rise buildings in that area would take away Burlington’s personality and turn us into anytown Canada.— Paula Goddard, saveourwaterfront.ca
I lived in Toronto for 20 years before moving to Burlington. Do not allow such ugliness to ugliness happen here.— Christopher, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is time we stopped and reconsidered all these high rise condos, and retain our waterfront, otherwise we will end up just like toronto. Our heritage is important not just for us now but for future generations. We have a history lets keep it, and the odd window on the late is not sufficient.— Geo & Joyce Turner, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the campaign to save our waterfront— Helga McTaggart, saveourwaterfront.ca
we live downtown – and we love downtown – especially the waterfront – we walk the lakeshore every day!— shirley rodwell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront alone. We do not need any more highrises near our waterfront. Build them in North Burlington if you must. But don’t tear down any heritage buildings on the waterfront. We have already lost enough of our waterfront,— Mavis Spence, saveourwaterfront.ca
Who is getting paid off. It is becoming very difficult to reach the hospital because of the traffic on the Lake Shore Rd— Glen and Marilyn Hastings, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is part of Burlington’s history…why change it to concrete towers; and 6 stories is a tower from the street.— Elaine Harrington, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not destroy the waterfront, neither option is acceptable.— Stephen Hulshof, saveourwaterfront.ca
I moved to Burlington in 1990, at the age of 13 and moved here because of the separation of expansion, and heritage. I have lived in Burlington and Oakville off and on and recently sold my Oakville home. I have been looking for a home in the downtown Burlington area and was saddened to here of horrible plan to break their own rules and shatter the face of the community. If you need any further help with Save our Waterfront, let me know.— Rob, saveourwaterfront.ca
Developers should be forced to implement and preserve existing heritage buildings within the overall design.— Samuel J. Finlay, saveourwaterfront.ca
I wouldn’t want a repeat of the apartment complex at the southeast corner of Daryl Drive and Plains Road, which progressed despite disapproval of the local residents in that area, regarding congestion and heights of the new buildings.
Please stop the over-development of the waterfront in downtown Burlington.— Mary Robinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am totally against the destruction of the heritage sites around the old Water St. Of all places in Burlington this small area from Brant St. to almost Terrance Ave. is the old heart of Wellington Square. I understand the desire of contractors to make money off the demolition of historic buildings but our governing body should be protecting these things.— Peggy Large, saveourwaterfront.ca
If we wanted a lake front like the Big Smoke or Hazel’s heaven we would move there. Hands off our heritage.— Ralph & Helen Mason, saveourwaterfront.ca
I totally agree with City Hall creating a community-driven vision for Burlington’s waterfront. Don’t let our waterfront turn out like Toronto’s where only the rich high-rise dwellers get a view of the lake.— Kathy Brennand, saveourwaterfront.ca
Have always enjoyed and appreciated Burlington’s beautiful waterfront along with the heritage properties; the combination gives the whole area character and lets ALL of us enjoy what mother nature has given us.— Donna Nelson, saveourwaterfront.ca
The lakefront is a tourist attraction. There is lots of room to put Highrises inland why spoil the skyline. Can you imagine highrises all along the main street of Niagara on the Lake.— Pat Baldry, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t destroy what remains of our waterfront by putting more Condos right on the lake front and blocking the view and destroying the few heritage buildings that remain.— Evelyn F. Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is a treasure to be protected. I have lived (and chosen to stay) in Burlington my entire life. One of the things I love best is the beautiful waterfront.— Jasmine Ritch, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the towers. Save the Water St. Cooker— Dorothy Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s keep the unique character of the Burlington waterfront and say no to the highrises. Don’t we have enough already?— Carolyn Kingdon, saveourwaterfront.ca
IF COUNCIL WON’T CHANGE THEN CHANGE COUNCIL— DAVID P DANIELS, saveourwaterfront.ca
Emma’s Back Porch is the ONLY affordable place where people can enjoy the waterfront. Already Spencer’s Landing is beyond the budgets of most families, effectively blocking off that venue for all but the privleged few.— Debbie Gilchrist, saveourwaterfront.ca
In the meantime, there are enough highrise buildings in this area already. We have noticed the increased congestion along Lakeshore, as in the rest of the city since we moved here (to get away from traffice gridlock) 20 years ago.
I wish to save the Watrerstreet Cooker and other historic properties in the Old Lakeshore Rd. area. I am opposed to buildings greater than 10 stories to be built in the area.— John Butler, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have such a lovely, usable waterfront; it would be a shame to see it fall victim to overdevelopment. Let’s hope that a good balance can be struck between development and preservation.— Barb Philps, saveourwaterfront.ca
Beauty and heritage is an extremely important part of community health – now and in the future. It is completely irresponsible city planning to consider destroying this. Whatever happens at the waterfront should be the decision of all who live in the area and who contribute to the well-being of the area.— Deanna Bean, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a sitting member on the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society executive (Hamilton), I fully support the efforts of the Save the Waterfront committee.— Linda Wojcik, saveourwaterfront.ca
City Hall Short term thinking will not get you re-elected. I am talking to you Cam. We have not forgotten what city hall has done to schools in South Burlington.— Peter D Stevens, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not ruin our waterfront. Enough damage has been done already.— Nancy Lainag, saveourwaterfront.ca
Allowing the present plan to proceed is appalling. Our beautiful waterfront is slowly being turned into a commercial eyesore.— Henry Hadley, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do NOT destroy our history!— Dr. Richard Kitchen, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love the Water St. Cooker and Emma’s Backporch … that entire strip is what I think of and cherish most about Burlington. The beautiful waterfront … it will all be blocked by these huge buildings and look very corporate and industrial. It will rob this area of it’s antique beauty and history. Please save our waterfront!!!— Annamaria Stratos, saveourwaterfront.ca
The Lakeshore already congested enough and these highrises are eyesores. For these two reasons alone this potential development should not be allowed to proceed.— Gilbert Leduc, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront heritage! Build the towers, but build them somewhere else.— Carol Gottlob, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are all behind you in this family – we have passed your message on to 30 other people and they will pass it on also thanks— Joyce Gionet, saveourwaterfront.ca
I live in a small subdivision in the Aldershot area of Burlington. When I moved here it was a relatively quite neighbourhood. The grocery store was at the corner of the street, Zellers and Canadian Tire next door, the Liquor store was in the Zellers Plaza and the Beer store across the road. All those stores are gone now and in their place we have towering apartment buildings-several occupied and several more under construction. The neighbourhood has virtually no retail stores, traffic congestion is a daily nightmare and noise levels are substantially increasing BUT we can get out of this claustrophobic mess by visiting Burlington’s waterfront so please don’t let the clowns at city hall take that away too!— Jack Nelson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our Waterfront. It is a beautiful part of our City— Pearl and Jack Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
When are the councillors of Burlington going to start listening to its constituents………they don’t want high rise in Burlington….anywhere. This is going to be another Aldershot Plaza mess!!— Dian Casselman, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe we have too many High Rise Apts. on the water front now. Why not let the downtown area grow with other requested businesses. Burlington is a big city, why not take the High Rise blgs down between Guelph Line and Appleby Line and move some of those millionaire homes away from the water.— William George Herridge, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP THE HIGHRISES!!!— Kate Ribbins, saveourwaterfront.ca
our waterfront is beautiful the way it is!
Please protect our Heritage sites, our view of and from the lake. Save our waterfront!— Janet Ribbins, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would prefer no more condos on the waterfront. If that is not possible then option 1.— Ann Tyrrell, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe that one of our Mayor, Roly Bird promised that none of our waterfront would be blocked by huge bldgs. and now this Mayor etc is doing his best to block out our views. Think about the terrible pollution and MORE traffic jams this will cause. Haven’t we got enough of these MESSES ALREADY???— Rosslynne Walker, saveourwaterfront.ca
PS: The traffic along the Northshore & Lakeshore is already a pollution trap and a terrible traffic jam everyday. I guess none of you have to drive in this. Even the Ambulances can’t get through at times. Think about that?
I am 100% against these high rise developments.— Beverley Cundall, saveourwaterfront.ca
I think the City has already started ruining Burlington by taking away the space at the waterfront to build Spencers – DID WE NEED ANOTHER UPSCALE RESTAURANT instead of free space for everyone to enjoy— Lynne Colthorpe, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP THE INSANITY!!— Thos. R. Carnegie, saveourwaterfront.ca
DO NOT ALLOW ANY impediments to block the view/access to the lake
I do not want our downtown waterfront filled with high rises. Keep our small town feel where we can enjoy our community.— Donna Rutherford, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would also be a sin to tear down heritage buildings. We need the reminder of our history that heritage buildings give us
I am most disappointed!— Brian Duncombe, saveourwaterfront.ca
When we moved to Burlington 40 years ago, the “city” was very protective of the character of the town (some said too protective). Now, almost anything seems to get past council. I recently attended a committee of adjustment hearing regarding my next door neighbour. While I didn’t have an objection, the attitude of the committee was “eventually all the homes will be demolished so don’t worry, you can’t fight change”. Very unsettling when you think about it.
To see how it should be done we have to look no farther than our next door neighbour, Oakville. They have maintained the integrity of their waterfront and have one of the most vibrant ‘downtowns’ in the country.— James Frederick Bennett, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need that kind of development and more importantly we don’t want it.
The waterfront is for all the people of the city not just the privaliged few who can afford to buy the overpriced condso that are planned. We are soon to join the retired members of Burlington society and would love to think that we can walk, sit and enjoy all that the waterfront has to offer including the wonderful festivals that are held there. Please remember that the people who live in the city and the tourist that come to enjoy our lovely city are what make Burlington unique and a wonderful place to live.— Linda & Vic Robinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a voting resident of Burlington I have seen the 2 options that you on the Council have just approved for the waterfront. I think that if it is increased tax dollars that are needed, put the apartment buildings somewhere else and not right where we now have beautiful hertiage buildings and our beautiful waterfront. How about turning the parking lot in front of the Blockbusters (on Brant) into apartment buildings with the strip mall currently there still connected with the parking moved underground. There are already many new and tall buildings in the downtown core— Martha Bauer, saveourwaterfront.ca
and so far, the city has managed to maintain its charm with a degree of sophistication. Currently, we have one of the best waterfronts around. Hey – if you want to live in a city that has ruined its waterfront, move to Toronto.
If the council is unable to withstand the force of the money provided by the developers – at least try to get some strength together and only allow option 1.
There has to be a better way of doing this without tall buildings and destroying our heritage.The waterfront is one of our best assets and we have to preserve it.— Marlene Cooper, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough is enough. I don’t believe for a moment that either plan allows for public green space to the south of these proposed buildings. I am totally confident that something will happen that will force city hall to say sorry the intended green space is now private property.— Joanne Stevens, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not for the initial plan to take down our heritage part of Burlington. I am signing the petition along with those who have already signed.— Colleen Norris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop the building of buildings, any taller than 3 stories. on the waterfront.— Ralph Lawrason, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront. Our local council and Mayor are getting away with too much. Please don’t stop our view of the lake.— Susan McCreadie, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support further high rises on the Burlington harbour. Please re-consider and make this a “model” lakefront community by expanding our parks and walkways, building dockage and allowing shops and restaurants to flourish.— Leslie Birkett, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a shame to destroy our beautiful downtown waterfront, a part of Burlington that we have been so proud of and as a family used on a regular basis. By putting the high rises up , it would take away from the beauty of our lake side and destroy our heritage buildings. Please consider the families that use the park daily all year round.— Irene Myler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough High rises in downtown Burlington. Burlington is known for its waterfront – it is the appeal of downtown, without this waterfront and its heritage buildings, we are just like every other city. If we have been chosen as the #1 place in the GTA to live, why would Burlington destroy its #1 attraction?— Leslie Burns, saveourwaterfront.ca
This campaign has our total support.— Gladys Hubner, saveourwaterfront.ca
No tall buildings near the waterfront; leave the heritage building intact. Select a new council with people who care.— Neil DeZeeuw, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe that Burlington has a unique waterfront due to the fact that one can see the water! Leave this area as is.— David Collings, saveourwaterfront.ca
I can understand that development will happen, however, places like Emma’s Back Porch are what makes Burlington so great at the waterfront— Judy Dore, saveourwaterfront.ca
Politicians had better start listening to the people.— Ed and Joan Delaney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront— Keith Braithwaite, saveourwaterfront.ca
Absolutely no high rise at any waterfront.— Irene De Jong, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save Burlington’s waterfront heritage and leave some space for everyone to enjoy. Our North Burlington is so crowded and I do not want the core to be the same.— Sandra Rowe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Just another of our brilliant city fathers big dreams to take away any liesure space the resident currently have, This fall in line with the current issue of the performing arts centre, and the local brick issue, these people just simply don’t give a tinkers damn!!.— Chuck & Gail Jamieson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please listen to the people in the core. We do not want this kind of development. Everyone in Burlington suffers if this lakefront is lost to highrise developers.— Janet S. Hall, saveourwaterfront.ca
No Apartments at all.— Alfred J. Wilk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Getting as bad as Toronto.
Gutless Mayor and Council.
Argued by residents but were totally ignored.
Mayor and Council should resign.
They totally ignored our request.
save our water front.— Ronnie Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront, don’t demolish the historic buildings to build condos.— Andrew Davidson, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and raised in this City and lived in the immediate downtown core for the past 25 years. The reason we have resided in downtown Burlington is not out of convenience but rather out of comfort. This community is my home and a home is a place where you feel comfortable. Being surrounded by tall brick walls is not a “home”, its a prison…don’t turn my home into a prison.— Nicole Marrs, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree that the heritage area along old Water St. is too important to the community as a whole to allow its demolition. Sometimes progress doesn’t mean the destruction of the old to make way for the new. The last thing that we want to see is the creation of the tunneling effect as has occurred in Toronto.— Homer Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
This would ruin the waterfront, which is the BEST attraction in Burlington both for residents and for tourists. Why would they want to destroy this?— Michael Hansen, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront was and should be a major attraction to Burlington, not a mini New York stop the building.— Christine Price, saveourwaterfront.ca
We strongly support the move to save heritage buildings and stop Waterfront high rise development— Pat & Bob Collison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not let these heritage buildings be destroyed and create another Mississauga lakefront.— Gary Nelson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront to the citizens to enjoy. Stop being so money grabbing.— Pat James, saveourwaterfront.ca
You have ruined the escarpment, leave the lake alone.
Please leave well enough alone. That is not progress, this is merely taking away the beauty of our downtown. Emma’s is a landmark..please don’t put these developments up as it takes away the beauty of downtown Burlington.— Kay Manchios, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a shame to lose the very buildings and waterfront that makes Burlington so unique.— Jennifer Earle, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why are you able to tear down beautiful heritage buildings that add so much to our lovely city and take away our lovely waterfront? You have already wrecked Spencer Smith Park for people to visit so please stop now and leave the waterfront alone.— Dorothy Ellsworth, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must save our waterfront heritage! Let’s not turn it into a jungle of highrises. Burlington is unique (at the moment) because we have kept the landscape of the waterfront simple and low rising …. letting us enjoy the history and architecture of the heritage homes, and also so that everyone driving/walking by can enjoy the beauty of Lake Ontario,.— Penelope Marshall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront from developers. How many places are there between Burlington & Toronto where you can sit & enjoy the lake from a restaurant. We should be doing all we can to preserve these buildings not tear them down for yet another highrise. Cam Jackson you should be ashamed of yourself!— Christine Collings, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our Waterfront…— Hillegonda Giggin, saveourwaterfront.ca
YES
Do you at city council ever listed to the citizens of Burlington? Walmart? Bricks? Piers? Marinas? just to name a few STOP THIS NONSENSE!!!!!!— Tania Puppa, saveourwaterfront.ca
I object to the current “official” plan & ask that there be a community driven plan allowed— Victor Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am totally against the building of highrise apartments on the waterfrontDavina Burns
we must
Saveourwaterfront — Davina Burns, saveourwaterfront.ca
Nothing more than option #1 should be allowed near our unique waterfront.— Robert Benn, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t agree with the current official plan for the lakefront.— Peter Boxall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Agreed. Do not wish to have our downtown look like downtown Toronto— michael.perreault, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop destroying our valuable local heritage for big business bucks.— Yvonne McArthur, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the preservation of the heritage and charm of the downtown waterfront.— Linda Anderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront.— Geraldine Gowans, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the developers and the high rises— Bruce Bond, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please listen to the tax payers. Keep our waterfront heritage free of more high rises.— Margaret Booth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Count me in -— Jean Glover, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough is enough – of high rise buildings on the
waterfront.
Please stop the greed of the developers and making us suspect of our city council. Do not destroy our heritage waterfront any more than you already have! Please show leadership.— Howard Rafuse, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this development before it gets going. I lived in Toronto for 50 years and I know what development can do .— Kenneth E. Saunders, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP IT NOW
We do not need to have more expensive, high rises along the lakefront. Burlington is a unique, wonderful community…don’t destroy it for the sake of amassing more taxes through congesting the waterfront with more buildings. The bottom line should NOT be money! but maintaining our heritage whenever possible.— Linda Rafuse, saveourwaterfront.ca
Mississauga, with all of its high rises, should be a warning to all of us- you can’t keep hiding ugly behind yet another high rise. Let’s not recreate Mississauga on our waterfront. The citizens of Burlington have more vision and more class – perhaps our city council members need to reflect more on this characteristic than on tax revenues derived from high rises.— Pat Peterson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We should be protecting our heritage buildings not destroying them.I also believe that no high rises should be constructed blocking access or views to the lake.— Paul Reynolds, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop high rise development along Burlington’s waterfront.— Susan Smuckler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop building on our glorious lakeshore. if we wanted to look like Toronto we would live there.— Joyce Holland, saveourwaterfront.ca
The current official plan will destroy the feel of the waterfront for all, except the few that purchase condos in the new buildings. Look at what the city of Barrie has done with their waterfront and how they have protected their waterfront for the people with miles of trails, beach access, and parks. It’s a model to aspire to. Preserving our waterfront also benefits the downtown businesses and promotes foot traffic to them. PLEASE DON’T RUIN OUR WATERFRONT WITH HIGH RISES!!— Sue Phillips, saveourwaterfront.ca
Shame on the city! Breaking all their own rules and building guidelines.— Leslie Mcdonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a fortunate resident of the downtown area, I have become increasingly shocked and concerned at the pace of what appears to be unrestricted hi rise development.— Wendy Mcdonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a shame to destroy our beautiful downtown waterfront, a part of Burlington that we have been so proud of and as a family used on a regular basis. By putting the high rises up , it would take away from the beauty of our lake side and destroy our heritage buildings. Please consider the families that use the park daily all year round.— Irene Myler, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support further high rises on the Burlington harbour. Please re-consider and make this a “model” lakefront community by expanding our parks and walkways, building dockage and allowing shops and restaurants to flourish.— Leslie Birkett, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront. Our local council and Mayor are getting away with too much. Please don’t stop our view of the lake.— Susan McCreadie, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and now live in Hamilton. Burlington has changed so much since I lived there.So disappointed in seeing all the new buildings and not too much of the old surroundings that I remember growing up there— Betty-Lou Baker Yhan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’ve lived downtown for 22 years. My whole life. I am so disheartened at the buildings that have already been put up. I can’t believe they want to pave over our city’s heritage. Disgraceful.— Brian Jacklin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the highrises along our waterfront!!— Anne Schilte, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and raised in Burlington, ON and I would hate to see the historic landmark buildings torn down. There is no need, and the history is what brings people to the downtown area.— Tania Breznik, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s stop the further development of our waterfront now.— Penny Coghlan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Burlington my entire life and I would be greatly appalled if this plan to put these towers goes forward. It seems to me that greed is controlling this city, not concern for maintaining its history or its beauty.— K. LoCicero, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a lifetime resident of Burlington, I too am opposed to the proposed changes to the downtown waterfront.— Allison Roberts, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront!!!— Ruth McQuirter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy the Burlington heritage.— Mary Burry, saveourwaterfront.ca
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!,………No more High Rise etc.!! We can hardly see the natural Water front NOW!!! I support the campaign!!— Pat Young, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront from high rise buildings!!— Yvonne Bird, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’ve lived in Burlington all my life and it had so much to offer. I want to help keep it that way. Our waterfront is something we can be proud of and I know visitors to our city can attest to this.— Lena Dimitrenko, saveourwaterfront.ca
Both my husband and I were born and raised in Burlington and still work in Burlington. We grew up going down to the lake. When we were 19 Emma’s was the spot to be at and still is if you want to see old faces. We have dined many times at Waterstreet Cooker next door. The charm of Burlington is the quaint downtown core with all the old buildings and independent small businesses. We strongly oppose condos and other high rises. Leave that to the big cities or no one will have much of a view of the lake and a walk on the Lakeshore will me pretty much nothing anymore.— Lianne H Sheppard, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would like to be free to enjoy the water front instead of a choice few that can afford condos on the lakeshore and I also think we should retain our heritage buildings— Terry Cecchetto, saveourwaterfront.ca
CITY COUNCIL HAS LOST TOTAL TOUCH WITH WHAT THE AVERAGE BURLINGTONIAN WANTS. iF I HAD WANTED TO LIVE IN TORONTO OR MISSISSAUGA I WOULD HAVE MOVED THERE TO LIVE. I DON’T WANT A HIGH RISE CITY!!!!!!!— Diane Handcock, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was sitting on the beach the other day & was so impressed at the lack of high rise buildings in the waterfront! Do save what’seft— Arlene Luscombe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the water front, save the heritage!!!!!!!!!!— Dino Cecchetto, saveourwaterfront.ca
I completely disagree with the cities waterfront idea.— Kim McGinley, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront.
The community of Burlington loves their waterfront. Do not destroy the view and historic buildings with any more large condos. There is space elsewhere for condo development.— Shirley Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want to keep the waterfront exactly as it is right now.— Roland Hervieux, saveourwaterfront.ca
Much as I would love to live near the water – having high density projects that close is not good for any city. The congestion in terms of pedestrian, public transit and motor vehicle traffic would be even more horrendous than it already is – and the city has a poor record for that strip of Lakeshore.— Theresa Kennedy, saveourwaterfront.ca
I cannot believe what we are allowing City Hall to do to our waterfront. We cannot allow this to happen.— Caroline Kennedy, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support your campaign— Cindy Bond, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our Waterfront— Janice Fowlie, saveourwaterfront.ca
“PLEASE DON’T DO THIS!!!!!!— Judy Goeree, saveourwaterfront.ca
NO WAY!!!!! – WE WOULD LOSE BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT THAT MOST CITIES WOULD LOVE TO HAVE!!!!!!! HAVE LIVED HERE 65 YEARS AND DON’T WANT TO LOSE WHAT IS HERE TO GREED.”
I 100% agree with saving the Burlington waterfront for everyone to enjoy and benefit from. We don’t want to be like so many other waterfront cities where only privileged people have exclusive use.— Jeremy Heatley, saveourwaterfront.ca
In Texas the stat owns the waterfront and there is a public easement all along the coast that the public have the right of way regardless of who owns the adjacent land. That is the minimum need for Burlington
Please don’t – the only access to the Lakeshore now is at Spencer Smith Park and that is just not enough for a city this size. We do not need to be a city of concrete buildings and definitely need to save our trees and heritage buildings.— Laura Lee, saveourwaterfront.ca
“I am not in favour of high rise developments in the waterfront area!!!.— Douglas Walper, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to save our heritage buildings and not allow high rise developments to spoil our waterfront.”
Their is no vision in blocking the view.— Colleen Gravelle, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support further massive development of high rise towers on the downtown Burlington in the area of Brant Street eastward. A full review and opportunity for public in put is a must to consider a long range plan.— Laurel Grace, saveourwaterfront.ca
Down with the condos and let’s get something us regular people can enjoy— Barry Culbert, saveourwaterfront.ca
at the waterfront
Too much damage has been done already. Stop it NOW.— Seymour Morris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this intensification focus now. To see the waterfront, you’ll need wings!!— CA. Harvey, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the high rise development at our waterfront. Protect our heritage buildings.— Paul Kennedy, saveourwaterfront.ca
The plans are outrageous, I left Toronto, dont need to live in a city like that again!
There is inadequate parking now, these plans will make it worse and for what to make a developer rich?
We may need to elect new council who have vision and common sense!
The lake view should be for everyone to enjoy not just those who can afford the expensive “condo views”!— Janet Jevons, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want to see our heritage buildings taken out.— Judy Lyons, saveourwaterfront.ca
Just add this to the lack of sense demonstrated by Council: The Pier, Performing Arts.. When will this end?— Bill Caldwell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop ruining Burlington just for money. Its pathetic, lets think of the residents before we think about money.— Ashlee Micks, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the high rises, get us a new mayor, who is determined to turn us into another Toronto— Carolynn Cleverdon, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am adamantly opposed to the building of more high rise buildings , especially on the waterfront. When I first moved to Burlington in 1968, I was impressed with its sense of community, and its “home town feeling”. All this is rapidly eroding with the never-ending condo construction. Let’s stop this before it is too late !!— Nancy Novak, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you to the potential waterfront developers who are wanting to build in our city……but we are NOT interested!!!!!!— Adrienne & Paul Winslow, saveourwaterfront.ca
Too many beautiful old homes/buildings to just take down for condos. Leave the lake front the way it is. Don’t make Burlington a mini Toronto!— Laura Youngs, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s try to preserve some of what makes Burlington unique. These heritage buildings speak of our past and those lovely old building deserve to be preserved. Future generations have a right to enjoy our waterfront which has made Burlington such a great city to live in.— Lesley McNaught, saveourwaterfront.ca
Politicians want to destroy the waterfront by building grotesque buildings so the can tax more people in order to waste more money while they ignore the beauty of nature!— Paul Tanser, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the towers!— Katrina Thibert, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect the Burlington waterfront please!!
It will be a tragedy to repeat the Toronto waterfront disaster!— Catherine Tanser, saveourwaterfront.ca
Having lived in Toronto and Mississauga, we find Burlington to be beautiful and not so built up as to have accessibility to the lakeshore impeded by tall bldgs and more traffic. Bigger is not always better.— Elizabeth Kocuba, saveourwaterfront.ca
One can only hope this really will save the water front. Can’t you fine another location for all this buildings? Please keep our view! Save the water front! I’m in.— Elvira Helferty, saveourwaterfront.ca
There is no way that what is left of our waterfront be hidden.— William Hubbard, saveourwaterfront.ca
You’ve got to be kidding me?!! How could you even think of tearing down the heritage builings for high rises? I’m against tearing the old buildings down and hope you can use some common sense on this issue.— Gail Hubbard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t do this!!
I am all for upgrading the waterfront area, but the tall buildings are not the answer ! Heritage is what makes Burlington unique, why put in highrises that look like every other city?? Lets get original and keep the original!— Nicole Bedair, saveourwaterfront.ca
“Please do not allow any further high rise buildings on Burlington’s water front.— Nancy Allinotte, saveourwaterfront.ca
City council should star functioning for the people of the community rather than the developers.”
Please do not allow any further high rise buildings on the Burlington Water Front. City Council should get out of the developer’s pocket.— John Allinotte, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and have the best memories of a beautiful waterfront. My parents are still there and I love taking my kids to Spencer Smith for the great views. Burlington has grown enough. It is fast becoming just like Mississauga and that would be sad to see. Keep it warm and beautiful without condo buildings interrupting the view.— Kelly Hammill, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not demolish history!— Yboyka Lavayen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why would we want to destroy the waterfront that is so loved by so many. New residents and visitors are always impressed with the view and the nostalgia of many of the buildings. DON’T take away what is cherished by so many. There’s enough new high rises now that destroy the magnificent views of the waterfront.— Heather L Mattocks, saveourwaterfront.ca
With Waterdown growing, we all use the waterfront so much more. Do not destroy another era or area that is so beautiful with such history.— Mary Duncan, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are requesting that city councilors need to strongly support local citzens by legislating to maintain our heritage along the waterfront. Please do not allow developers to infringe, in any way, upon the 11 heritage properties in the area. Please commit to a proud legacy for our children and grandchildren by maintaining these heritage properties and our waterfront.— Carolyn Smail, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE our waterfront!! I was born and raised in B town and my parents were both as well…..we are PROUD Burlingtonians!! Isn’t there enough condos already!!!— Tammie Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t ruin our downtown Burlington!— Theresa Place, saveourwaterfront.ca
The downtown waterfront is one of the most unique characteristics about Burlington. There are many other areas to build within the city – keep the waterfront beautiful.— Amanda Bella, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more high rises! Keep some of Burlington’s heritage – keep it interesting!— Christine Brooks, saveourwaterfront.ca
save the waterfront!!!— Marg Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront alone. We do not want any more high rises. Enough is enough. Stop this madness. Leave the beautiful builds where they are. Why change what is already perfect.— Josie Dalla Via, saveourwaterfront.ca
I feel the City Planners and City Council need to start being accountable for the horrendous building they are allowing in Burlington. They do not appear to be giving much thought to the “”landscape”” or “”streetscape”” of new development. City Council is allowing “”ugliness”” to take over Burlington’s uniqueness – let’s call on them to be accountable.— Louise Allard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Highrises along the waterfront, ugly Shopper’s Drugmarts and Walmarts right up to the city sidewalks, and maze-like building in Alton – when does it stop!!!
We are NOT Toronto – we can be a community with our own style and uniqueness.
Save the Burlington waterfront, it is a major part of the charm of the city. Without the old city charm, which is dictated by its past, Burlington will be just another humdrum city of concrete and pavement— Walter Orchard, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to protect one of the areas that makes Burlington beautiful and unique— Robin Hinchliffe-Lassaline, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lived in Burlington for 17 years and often visited the waterfront for its beauty and openness, without all the highrises. They will certainly destroy the view and beauty of our waterfront. Please save….— Sheila McIntyre, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the madness.— William P Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t ruin downtown Burlington. You don’t want to become another Toronto. The older buildings and the heritage must be maintained in order to keep the charm that is Burlington. To ruin that just so a few hundred people can sit on a balcony and see the lake is a shame.— Sally Herchel, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s about time someone stood up forcefully to council & the developers. I’m behind you 100%.— Eydie Noy, saveourwaterfront.ca
My wife and I met at Emma’s Back Porch.— Jayson Conroy, saveourwaterfront.ca
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.
Hasn’t Ontario communities learned theire lesson from Toronto? Toronto ruined its waterfront by building condos on waterfront!!! Don’t do it to Burlington. The waterfront should be all people to enjoy. It ruins a waterfront to have buildings hovering near the edge of the lake. Emma’s is a fixture and with a few renos and extended patio could be a great visitor draw as well.— Rod Silverthorne, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our previous and current city and regional council are committed to only increasing the tax base of the city at the expense of our natural heritage. It’s a true disappointment to all of us former city planners who once saw the waterfront as a public use area. They need to go back and rethink the Burlington Official Plan. Shame on these bureaucrats.— Pam Klick, saveourwaterfront.ca
Change the plan and protect the environment, and our children’s heritage.— Kathryn Burton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop building in the downtown area. Burlington has a beautiful waterfront why spoil it. Stop the Building— Dorothy Willichuk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our water front, This City Council pushing these changes through is wrong.— Cliff Johnson, saveourwaterfront.ca
My Husband and I were recently in Halifax and I was astounded at how beautiful there wharf and waterfront were. there were no highrises on the water at all and all i could think is how Burlington is destroying ours with the highrise buildings. These buildings are taking away the views and the charm, the history and the character of what use to be a wonderful area. Because of Burlington’s flagrant disregard for our waterfront and serious money driven nature we are now considering a move to a town like Halifax that respects and enhances the beauty of it’s downtown treasures. It is a true shame what the council of Burlington has allowed to happen and I only hope that these horrible people can be stopped before it is too late.— Tami Janes, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want to join the program to save our waterfront. Stop the madness of building towers which block the access to the lake. Our lakefront and our heritage buildings need to be protected.— L. Anne Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is so wrong! Why cover up a beautiful view and tear down Burlington’s history? Is this what we should do with the elderly? Is money that important?— Lorri Leskinen, saveourwaterfront.ca
“I am very, very unhappy with the Burlington Planning Department. I had really hoped that we are more conscious of the value of our waterfront and its limited extent.— Peter Harbottle, saveourwaterfront.ca
There should not be any further development of our waterfront south of Lakeshore!!!”
The downtown should be a place for friends and families to come and enjoy. To be able to meet and laugh and have fun. Burlington is unique, it feels safe and inviting…..we don’t want to turn it into a downtown like Toronto, where to be able to enjoy the waterfront you have to be on the water. You will ruin the atmosphere of Burlington and we won’t be unique anymore. Do the people who live in downtown not count anymore??? You will be treating anyone with more money like they are better then anyone else if you put these up…the city council is turning into a HUGE disappointment…— Monica Damiano, saveourwaterfront.ca
DISGUSTING! SAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL BURLINGTON!— Christopher Collins, saveourwaterfront.ca
A crown jewel, of a crown town, should not be plucked, lest it becomes sterile, as in family jewels when they are excised. SAVE THE WATERFRONT, so it may be enjoyed, and not forgotten, by those who are not yet.— Dennis Cooper, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the High Rises, create a waterfront community…i.e. full service marina…— June Porter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t let developers destroy what little history we have left. Lets take a stand before its gone. When it’s gone it’s gone.— Ed Blackier, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am born and raised 38 yrs here! You crawl down Lakeshore as it is…hey lets throw a small city in too! Geez the only good bit of entertainment this city has to offer is down there…its called nitelife! Why are you, them, whomever don’t think the should create more fine dining and bars and restaurants… create jobs…do not put up condos…Grrrr— Tim Kennedy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not tear down Emma’s or other heritage buildings.— Janice Lee, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not need any large buildings blocking our waterfront.
Save our waterfront!— Janet Raynor, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has always been thought of as “beautiful Burlington”. If this type of development is permitted the “beautiful” will be lost forever. Has no one any foresight for the future to see the value in maintaining the beauty of the waterfront for future generations? Are we trying to become just another towered city like Toronto? Hopefully, before one shovel turns any earth along the waterfront for these towers council will take a second very sober thought toward the future of our city and the needs of future generations and less about the almighty dollar.— John McGibbon and Mary McGibbon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not over-develop Burlington’s Waterfront— Julie Long, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do you ever drive along Lakeshore in the quiet peaceful early morning?— Janet MacIntyre, saveourwaterfront.ca
I guess not or you would know what I mean about how beautiful our waterfront is. Oh yes, the pier, another cement obstacle in the way of a natural beautiful greenspace / lakeview which should be enjoyed by all. I went down to Spencer Smith Park on Easter morning to watch the sunrise. When I got all situated to watch what was going to be a beautiful sunrise….the pier was in the way. I had to change to another park.
Please stop and don’t allow anymore building on our waterfront. If we were native Canadians we could easily stop you but if we try to barricade your decision we will be arrested. So I plead to you to stop allowing development along the lakeshore.
I agree 150% that we have to stop what has been happening and conserve the open waterfront spaces we have now. The shoreline is too dense already with tall bldgs. Count me in.— James E. Blake, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have already lost far too much of our heritage resources and access to the waterfront.— Carol E. Blake, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is the worst thing that could happen in that area!!!— Jeff Hogeveen, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need anymore High rise condos in Burlington. I am totally against this, leave the waterfront as is, the waterfront is what makes Burlington unique.— Veronica McGrogan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not allow developers to buy and build on this precious land. ..thank you.— John MacDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront from tall buildings and keep the heritage. Always remember where you come from and where you are going.— Petra Akeson, saveourwaterfront.ca
City Council is greedy and irresponsible, by contemplating any of the options suggested. If Oakville can have a vibrant and quaint downtown, why can’t we?— Lynn Easson-Irvine, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop the over-development of the waterfront in downtown Burlington and stop the destruction of heritage buildings— Dan Miller, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not in favour of high rise developments in the waterfront area!!!.— Pat Dickson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to save our heritage buildings and not allow high rise developments to spoil our waterfront.
The waterfront is for the public’s use not commercial and highrise buildings. I want to enjoy the lake too!— Marilyn Place, saveourwaterfront.ca
DOWN WITH TOWERS!— Will Hayward, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived south of the Lakeshore for 34 years and I am disgusted with what is happening. We are allowing buildings to be built along the beautiful waterfront. When you drive along Lakeshore all you see are buildings and monster houses. If we allow these buildings to be built we will lose our identity and should change our name to Buronto.— Penny Hambly, saveourwaterfront.ca
Need a height restriction for Lakeshore.— Taras Moskal, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington’s heritage and future identity is told in the bricks of downtown! Heritage speaks volume of our character as a community bordering Lake Ontario.— S Anderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront should remain as it is. If a developer decides to build high rise apartments, we will lose all the heritage buildings in that area. Also, Lakeshore Road is so busy now, it will be a nightmare if further development occurs on the waterfront.— Catherine Collard, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am strongly opposed to towers being built along the the Lakeshore and to Heritage interference. Please stop this plan!!— Judy Horsley, saveourwaterfront.ca
For God’s sake- stop this nonsense. And for once- listen to the people!!!— James K. Mahon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington needs to promote their heritage rather than replacing it with new construction. For instance, wasn’t there a train line from the Estaminet restaurant to downtown Toronto, wasn’t the first painted line dividing a highway in Canada painted in front of the Estaminet restaurant and hasn’t prominent Prime Ministers of Canada dines at the Estaminet restaurant???? Why don’t we feature this in community news to the benefit of all the new residents of Burlington, rather than giving the new residents what they left in the other metropolitan towns around Ontario.— Gerry Price, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront…no highrises.— Judy Lehto, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop tearing down buildings to make way for more condos. There are already too many tall buildings. I enjoy walking on Lakeshore Rd. just to get an ice cream or a drink. I avoid Toronto because you can barely see a lakeview anymore!!!— Joanne Curcuru, saveourwaterfront.ca
We wholeheartedly support this movement to protect the heritage buildings and prevent the building of towers on the south side of Lakeshore there by removing views of the lake and access to all but a few who can afford the high prices these buildings will command. Secondly has anyone thought of the impact of this population density on what is also a main route to the hospital. Most citizens of Burlington live to the east of the hospital and these towers would increase the traffic so that quick access is not possible.— Sharon Kurtz, saveourwaterfront.ca
Waterfronts should be used for parks, people and boats. Not buildings.— Tony Hornick, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to save our waterfront and our heritage buildings.— David Lythgoe, saveourwaterfront.ca
thank you
THE WATERFRONT MUST BE PROTECTED LOOK AT OTHER CITIES..AS FAR BACK AS 1968 WE HAVE FOUGHT FOR BURLINGTON WATERFRONT….ASK MARY MUNRO AND DIANE HOGARTH WHEN THE JUNIOR LEAGUE RAN A CAMPAIGN TO SAVE IT WITH THE RESULT OF MARY BECOMING OUR MAYOR…..— E. Porritt, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly believe that building high-rises in the city of Burlington will be a disaster for us and the next generation I moved to Burlington 13 years ago from Albania, the only think that has kept me and my family here is the originality and the amazing view.— Matilda Alikaj, saveourwaterfront.ca
Loved the walks by the lake every night (lived @ Burlington Towers 1285 Ontario St.
And now even though we have to pay for parking still make time to visit the center of the city which I love very much.
Mayor, please stop Building buildings before is late, i gave you my vote and i believe you will make the right decision by listening to us.
Why would city hall spend so much time, energy and tax payer dollars, to develop the lakefront only to sell it off to developers who will prohibit access to the very waterfront our tax dollars have built?— Mary Gunn, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s about time we take our elections seriously and strenuously vet those who would speak on our behalf.
Burlington has a unique waterfront that brings many tourists to the area….destroy the waterfront….destroy tourism.— Jacquie Taylor, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect our historic buildings. Do not allow further high rise development at the expense of Burlington’s historic buildings. Present height restrictions along the waterfront must be preserved!— Raul Alvarez, saveourwaterfront.ca
Shame. We have a wonderful waterfront, with access to all residents and visitors. Have our City Council nothing on their minds except unbridled growth.— Howard Jeffery, saveourwaterfront.ca
About 3 – 4 years ago at public consultation sessions the message was made loud and clear that for downtown Burlington to have a pedestrian perspective, tall towers were not the way to go. They should be further out from the core to meet the mandatory densities set by the province. Neither plan for the Lakeshore island is acceptable.— Deedee Davies, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop this madness, let’s protect our precious waterfront property and stop the high rises.City council’s vision is NOT the vision of most of the people, and we should have the final say, not developers, not the people we have hired (elected) to run things. Please reconsider.— Cheryl Mahon, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE OUR WATERFRONT AND OUR HERITAGE PROPERTIES!!— Brenda Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Previous surveys of Burlington residents have indicated that they value their access to green spaces. Building more high rise condos in the downtown core not only destroys the visual appeal of Burlington’s history, it detracts from the green space that citizens value so much. Please learn from other cities who have destroyed their cultural heritage only to learn that it is what attracted tourists and other business to their area.— Susan Nameth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, Please do not spoil our waterfront. There is plenty of room elsewhere in the city for apartments. The waterfront should be for everyone to enjoy.— Elizabeth Witt, saveourwaterfront.ca
The downtown area is looking closed in now. New high rises will only make it worse. You have made Spencer Smith Park much less appealing. Please do not ruin the downtown area.— B. Allan Witt, saveourwaterfront.ca
This waterfront view on Lake Ontario belongs to the tax-paying people of Burlington – all of us. Please do not put developers’ interests ahead of ours.— Wenda Atkin, saveourwaterfront.ca
I came to Burlington in the mid 60′s with my parents. My father’s father owned a great deal of land in the Aldershot area and I have always loved the shoreline in downtown Burlington. It would be a shame to see this development take over. We are not Toronto. Please leave our already over crowded shoreline alone. Thanks.— Beth Toth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why can’t highrises be built north of Lakeshore Rd so as to enable all Burlington residents to continue to enjoy our waterfront v/s just residents of the said highrises? I think it is appalling that City Council would give any thought to tearing down heritage buildings for any reason, let alone highrises.— Alix Crispe, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am absolutely NOT in favor of tearing down Heritage buildings to put in highrises. The heritage and the waterfront of downtown Burlington is what adds both charm and character to the area. What drew me to become a Burlington resident, and keeps me wanting to stay, is the views of the lake, the character and charm. Just look at the Toronto waterfront, all the highrises and how you can no longer enjoy the lakefront and need we say more.— Michelle Gilmore, saveourwaterfront.ca
Surely there is enough open land for development in the area without destroying the very essence of what Burlington is and it’s connection to the past.— Robert Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and raised in Burlington. I have to say, that when I was younger the downtown was a dump. It took so long to make it the way it is now. Putting in highrises along the waterfront and destroying the heritage buildings there will destroy a lot of the appeal of the place. I’m not sure how that could be desirable to anyone other than the developers, city council members live in Burlington too don’t they? Good luck with the campaign, I will spread the word too!— Lindsay Milburn, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is already over built and this needs to stop now! We must preserve what is left and enjoy all the beauty that Burlington has to offer… save our lakefront, save our heritage, save our green parks, save our city!!!— Andrea Falzarano, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is all about tax dollars and that is why developers always win and I am appalled that you would agree to this construction on the waterfront. Another Toronto, why can’t Burlington be unique.— Lucille and Gerald Blaney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Another ridiculous plan by the City. Their aim appears to be “we too can look like Toronto”.— Nancy Sykes, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have always admired the waterfront of Burlington. I plan to stay in Burlington for my entire life. My parents use to drive from Mississauga as teenagers to enjoy Burlington waterfront, and sit on the patio of Emma’s back porch. I find the history of the old buildings in downtown Burlington remarkable. Please do not take away Burlington’s character.— Jade Hebblethwaite, saveourwaterfront.ca
DONT BUILD HIGHRISES IN OUR CITY! WHAT MAKES BURLINGTON A COMMUNITY IS ITS SMALL CITY FEEL (WHICH WILL STILL HAVE) AND A STROLL ALONG THE LAKEFRONT WITH NO LARGE BUILDINGS TO LOOK AT!!! SAVE OUR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS TO SHARE WITH THE FUTURE THESE BUILDING ARE WELL KEPT AND MAINTAINED WITH NO NEED TO BE DESTROYED!!— Casandra Owen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Put your apartment some where else not on our waterfront— Beverly Butler, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support a community driven plan for the waterfront and want the historical buildings to remain.— Barbara Burrows, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is going, if not, has gone downhill The lake belongs to the public— Deryck Williamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s not totally destroy Burlington. As a 50 years resident,I can remember— Dorothy Williamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
when they said no more highrise
Is it Burlington’s desire to become another Toronto or Mississauga? Can we not be our own community with access to the lake for everyone, not just the rich few who could afford the million dollar condos that are being proposed?— Jim Shephard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Wake up for heaven sake! Let’s continue to develop our waterfront to attract and entertain our own population and visitors to this wonderful city.
No to high-rise development on our lakefront!
I’m horrified at the prospect of all of these highrises obscuring our view of the Lake.— Megan O’Connor, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’d much rather look at a beautiful heritage building than a cold steel and brick tower!
Burlington City Council needs to take a trip to Chicago to see how they have preserved their waterfront.— Geoff Totten, saveourwaterfront.ca
Too many condos and high rises are already changing the face of a city I have lived in and loved for years. The thought of a city such as Mississauga or Toronto….cities of cement and shade will take away from the GREAT welcoming character that IS now, Burlington! Please reconsider your future plans at the waterfront. Let’s keep Burlington beautiful!— Karen Liota, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t make a mistake that will take away this waterfront resource forever. Emma’s was one of the first wonderful “by the lake” experiences that made me glad I had moved to Burlington 12 years ago.— Sylvia Weylie, saveourwaterfront.ca
City council and developers reconsider what their 2009/11 effort in destroying present heritage waterfront will have on the future generation. The old “do” in haste, regret in leisure will certainly apply.— Barbara & William Gilmore, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly object to the destruction of heritage buildings – they are what help to make our city attractive and unique – they are an asset, condos are not!— Lynda Hill, saveourwaterfront.ca
The only reason I go to Downtown Burlington is to enjoy the views, lake and the old buildings. I think there are enough high rises in that area. If there is a need for more they should be built inland.— Lydia Maier, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront belongs to all Burlingtonians, not just to developers. Keep the concrete jungle away from this area of the shoreline.— Robert Secord, saveourwaterfront.ca
You will regret going this route and there will be nothing you can do about it. Oakville is keeping their heritage – why can’t Burlington? In France you cannot build anything which doesn’t fit in with the culture of the country. Stop this nonsense all for the sake of money.— Haf Lewis, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would prefer no more high rises along the downtown lakefront and certainly not right on the waterfront between Lakeshore and the lake. If nothing can be done to stop the current plan, then Option 1 is the only one anyway near acceptable.— Connie Price, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and enjoyed the natural beauty and availability of our beautiful lakefront. The historic homes and businesses located in the downtown core cannot be replaced either esthetically or historically by modern condos. I have been shocked by the amount of large condos in the core when I have come back to visit. Places where I used to visit have been replaced by huge developments. My former Burlington is becoming unrecognizable and it is sad. We need to save what is left.— Sally Ashby, saveourwaterfront.ca
I walk along the waterfront daily and never cease to think how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful city. The addition of high rise towers will not only obstruct the view, but detract from the wonderful “small town” vibe we enjoy.— Sharon O’Neill, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is a shame to know that Burlington is wanting to tear down the history that makes Burlington special to build these condos. We already have a enough of them downtown. This is a problem in Canada wanting to tear down old to build new. We should take pride in our heritage and preserve it.— Gina Hedges, saveourwaterfront.ca
I just came from Europe on vacation and they take pride in preserving their heritage. Although, we don’t have the history that Europe does we need to make more of an effort to save what we do have. Do not let this happen. It would be a tragedy.
Let the waterfront keep its heritage buildings and let the cummunity have it’s say. This is important for the future of the city— Frances Brogan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy our waterfront with hi rise building, we all want to be able to enjoy the waterfront.— Darlene Lowell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave it alone!— Lisa DeGroot, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why ruin a good thing, Just leave the area alone.— Pamela Owen, saveourwaterfront.ca
NO MORE condos on lakefront! SAVE the waterfront!!— Carole Perry, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need more high rise buildings on our waterfront. Our past needs to be protected.— Irene Bradvica, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why????????? We do not need these buildings. We have these big houses going up all the time. Just stop— Helena Ashby, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the save the waterfront campaign. I have lived in Burlington for 4 years now, and frequently walk along Old Lakeshore rd. This are must not be spoiled. There are too many high rise building along the lake front already, without building right along the side of the lake and spoiling the beautiful views and tearing down the city’s heritage.— Stuart Lupton, saveourwaterfront.ca
I vote “”low rise options “” for the Burlington shore.— Bev Bourke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save this space for the citizens of our city.
As a Burlington resident, I do not support tearing down historic buildings especially on our waterfront for condos,— Karen Callaghan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have seen too many communities ruined by the erection of multi-story condos etc that block the view of the lake. Please stop it while you can— Robert Brake, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, please, please don’t let the Burlington waterfront be used up with high rise buildings. It should be for everyone to enjoy. Don’t become like other cities who have a waterfront that’s inaccessible to it’s residents.— Margaret Lagden, saveourwaterfront.ca
Dont mess with our heritage buildings. We love our lake front the way it is.— Barbara Wolfe, saveourwaterfront.ca
I moved to this city 30 years ago because the downtown felt like a town. I appreciated the blend of structures from a varied periods which related well to each other in size and scale. That no longer is the case.— Merri, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why does a community like Oakville get it right and right next door we get it so wrong???
The fact that we have ‘Windows to the Lake” seems like a cruel joke on a community that began along the waterfront.
I live by the lake & I STRONGLY SUPPORT the lakefront campaign. Leave the lake for the people not the greedy.— joan brittain, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love Burlington. My first wedding reception was at the Estaminet, and I have enjoyed the waterfront areas of Burlington all my life. Oakville has some tall apartment buildings at Lakeshore and Allan Streets – what a horrible, ugly mistake that was to allow those obscene buildings to dominate that otherwise lovely end of town. A beautiful heritage home was destroyed there, namely, the Finch-Noyes property. Why? Shortsighted politicians influenced by greedy developers is usually the answer to that question!— Eric Petterson, saveourwaterfront.ca
So, please preserve the beautiful buildings that remain along the lovely stretch of Burlington’s waterfront!
Leave the heritage buildings alone and add more parkland— Luba Roechner, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep Burlington’s Heritage Homes and waterfront as is, Burlington’s reputation depends on it.— Doreen Stavenow, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would like to support a community driven vision for Burlington’s downtown— Jennifer Song, saveourwaterfront.ca
Emma’s should be a historical building and preserved— Jim Robertson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront…save our heritage….STOP building!!!!— Twyla Kasoian, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Burlington’s unique and quaint waterfront heritage. Don’t make a sterile, obstructive, concrete jungle out of what little beautiful vistas we have left here. People are drawn to downtown because it calms us and brings us together as families and as a community. Redevelopment of these heritage places and obstruction of views of the lake will be sure to destroy that sense of small town community and spirit. Not to mention, it will become so congested down there by the lake no-one will be able to get into or out of downtown at any time or any day of the week in less than an hour. Just don’t do it. It’s too precious and a real treasure. It’s the only reason I choose to continue to live in Burlington, together with the fact that it is an outstanding city to raise a family. Reap city money through other avenues. I support saving our waterfront heritage.— Sarah Proctor, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the towers on the downtown waterfront.— Anne Marie Cronk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Waterfronts should enable people to have a chance to enjoy the view and not have the waterfront taken over by highrise residential developments. I hope sanity prevails.— Christa Gottlob, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you for initiating this campaign and bringing these issues to my attention.— Arlene Singer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Think beauty and families… not…. thoughtless money grabbing. What are you thinking!! This city could be a vision to the future of waterfront communities for the PEOPLE. Not greedy landgrabbing developers and these current city councillors.— Gail Easson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Look at Toronto. They’re always “”hoping”” and talking about beautifying the Toronto waterfront. It’s much harder to back track than have a good vision to the future.
We love the waterfront, bike along it often, and enjoy Emma’s and would love more eating spots and greenspace, no more brick walls from high rises please.— John and Mary Russell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront.— Martha Mennie, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our heritage homes.
I agree with the message on the video. I have no issue with any building if it is in the right place… the waterfront is not the right place… downtown Burlington has a certain balance of old world charm and new world amenities which is due (in part) to the lack of an over concentration of tall buildings. Too many tall buildings in the wrong places will turn downtown in to “just another downtown”. We should model ourselves after Niagara-On-The-Lake rather than the Toronto Waterfront.— Paul Kinsman, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree that the city council should change the official plan for the 2 development options. The plan should be to enhance the waterfront heritage without high rise buildings to congest the skyline view.— Mark Lockstadt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Heritage is more important!!— Ian & Shannon Hutchison, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have resided at the above address for over 50 years. Shutting off the lakefront is unacceptable— Stanley M . Young, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to save the lake view and keep the beautiful waterfront— Norma Cobian, saveourwaterfront.ca
Although I live in Oakville my business is in Burlington, my children went to school in Burlington, my church is in Burlington, and just about everything I do is in Burlington. It would be a very big mistake if City Council followed other large cities by destroying the downtown waterfront with highrise buildings. It already has the major eye sore of the unfinished pier. Which when finished still does nothing esthetically for the area. When I turn around in downtown all I see are large highrise buildings with more to come making the downtown area a tunnel. Not a pleasing site. Please listen to the people who live here, not the developer who just wants to come and make more money.— Mary Ellen Bockler, saveourwaterfront.ca
To destroy Burlington’s waterfront makes no sense, whatsoever. It needs to be protected! Council picks and chooses what properties should be deemed heritage sites. We assume the more money involved results in a lesser desire for council to protect a heritage site??— Linda and Dave Turner, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly object to the development schemes proposed for Burlington’s unique waterfront. I presumed that Spencer Smith Park would have been extended to provide everybody with access to the lake. Does Cam Jackson seriously want his legacy to be that he allowed the interests of a few developers to trump the interests of the majority of the citizens of Burlington?— Antony Ogborn, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP! Why would you ever want to make the huge and irreversible mistakes Toronto has made. Go to Chicago to see what can be done. Do not block off access to the lake any more than you have already done in your city.— Paul Jaggard, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not need more high-rise buildings along Burlington’s waterfront and Lakeshore Road.— Douglas Flett, saveourwaterfront.ca
We definitely need to keep our historical buildings safe…— Ryan Michael Parkinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
No place for highrises on Burlington’s unique waterfront.— Louise Feldkamp, saveourwaterfront.ca
Not everything new is great and progressive. Character in a city is found in its history, seen in its buildings and people. I do not want to see a tower of buildings. I personally love the old buildings in any city I travel. Living in a city without history is sad and boring.— Olivia-June McCarthy, saveourwaterfront.ca
One of the reasons we chose Burlington to move to, was the beautiful lakeshore and the lack of high rise’s. Burlington downtown doesn’t have the big city feel, and we must fight now, to prevent the greed of developers, and the lack of respect our councilors and mayor have for the heritage sites. Maybe all of the mud-slinging towards Cam Jackson when he ran for Mayor was justified….the people of Burlington should have listened.— Dave Irwin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please no more highrise buildings on the lakeshore.— Allan Place, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our heritage buildings in Burlington.
Our family have lived in Nelson Township and Burlington for five generations. There have been many changes over the years. Until this term of council, most have been to develop a responsible way of creating a City for the people. Things have changed and it seems as though everything has to be done without any consideration for the long term plans or the people’s wishes. The PIER, PAC and Waterdown Road are good examples of what happens when poor planning and rushing to satisfy the specific needs of certain groups rather than considering what the majority wants. Take a minute to look at what Burlington really needs. Extend Spencer Smith Park to include the heritage buildings and consider a network of usable roads before developing one more traffic nightmare.— Donald Kenney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep buildings to a minimum.— Margaret Daniels, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington certainly does not require more condos. Who is this plan supposed to service, certainly not the cities existing citizens? Growing the tax base is understandable but not at the expense of the very elements that make our city a destination. It would be nice to have a little more public access to the waterfront than Oakville.— Alex Pickworth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t make Burlington another Toronto!!!! The waterfront should be for all economic groups not just those that afford a high rise condo— Sandy Fawcett, saveourwaterfront.ca
The lakefront (and view) is there to be shared by all…not just for a select group who can buy those apts.— Wendy Milroy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is a Family friendly city…not a tourist attraction…lets keep it that way.
Why would you ruin yet another waterfront with oversized buildings? Don’t you see what has happened in Toronto. Stop being such fools. Stop trying to be like everyone else. Burlington is unique. Keep it that way.— Adrian, saveourwaterfront.ca
Whatever happened to the height max regulation of 6 floors? This is the most ridiculous plan I have ever heard of. We do not want to become another Toronto-esque, property gobbling, traffic mess in this wonderful city. How many more buildings will be eaten up to allow for the added traffic? The charm of our downtown will be sacrificed in order to line some developer’s pockets. We will no longer be the Burlington where it is safe to enjoy the waterfront at night, to one where we will no longer have the freedom to enjoy our waterfront in peace.— Darlene Carroccetto, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop destroying the heritage and the beautiful landscape of Burlington water front.— Saima Mansoor, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough development in the downtown area;we do not need any more huge condos. Our Councillors and Mayor need to listen to the voters and not be used by the Developers. Why are they listening to the Developers not the voters??— Eva Cavan, saveourwaterfront.ca
If I wanted to live in a dirty, overcrowded city where you can only see the lake from your $500k lake-front condo, I would have moved to Toronto!— Eric Baldry, saveourwaterfront.ca
Access to the waterfront and a view of the lake is what Burlington has going for it. Save this access and do not allow high rises to block it. I am against this totally. There are already too many existing now.— Beverley Stiegler, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was formerly a Burlington resident and would hate to see the loss of more of the waterfront, please add my name to those who wish the official plan be altered.— Rick Burjaw, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would hate that we lose our beautiful waterfront to make way for more condo buildings and ugly towers. Keep the heritage.— Travis MacDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lets leave some of old Burlington, you have destroyed just about everything else and you get away with it.— Harold & Bev Sanderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Doing this would make that area feel “claustrophobic”. In these hectic times in which we all live now, having access to a calming view is a way to enjoy nature and rejuvenate our “batteries”; to de-stress. Let’s not put people’s health after greedy growth – we need healthy well balanced people in our community to support appropriate and well balanced growth, which would be aligned with Burlington’s culture (unless it is the city’s intention to dramatically alter our current culture, which decision should not be council’s alone).— Lynn Lochbihler, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington…Money and beauty don’t bond a city together. Keep some of our heritage.— Joseph C. Love, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront, please!— Pia Simms, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect all property on south side of Lakeshore Rd from this development!!!— Dan Schottlander, saveourwaterfront.ca
I HATE this idea, I spend most weekends at Burlington Beach and at the local hangouts in Burlington with all of my Oakville friends, if this were to happen I would be devastated!— Jill Allen, saveourwaterfront.ca
My message is NO! My parents built in Aldershot in the very early fifties. I don’t recognize this city any longer. We must get rid of this council as they are running roughshod over everyone and everything. I don’t care for the way my taxes are being spent and apparently my money is necessary but my voice isn’t. Burlington is becoming a mean, nasty place and this attitude filters down from councils like the one currently in charge. This “Official Plan” is one more abomination that I doubt very much can be stopped but my vote is against this and I hope it counts somewhere.— Sharron LoCicero, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t want the waterfront to change. I don’t want buildings higher than 2 stories along the waterfront.— Mike Glugosh, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please NO!!!!— Janet Cornwall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t get rid of our beautiful downtown. Burlington was loved by many because of the quaint waterfront. Leave it alone.— Diane Vane, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is truly insane to even consider more high rises on the waterfront. It will destroy our downtown and create more traffic which is already too much. We can barely move on Lakeshore as it is. Please save the waterfront and preserve what is left for our community.— Andrea Shishakly, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not let builders go above the max 10 story limit!— Morley Barnard, saveourwaterfront.ca
We strongly object to any high rise buildings being built in the proposed site where heritage buildings already exist. Look what happened to the City of Toronto waterfront.— John & Ellen Lynch, saveourwaterfront.ca
Hopefully the Burlington City council will not repeat the disastrous waterfront plans that occurred along Toronto’s shores— Rick Beauchamp, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s get this changed.— Gordon Schottlander, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect our heritage. We have enough towers on the Lakeshore
I have lived in Burlington my entire life and we sometimes take for granted the uniqueness of the area we live in. Can’t we put money aside for once and preserve what we have.— Rob Bryant, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was a long time resident of Burlington and the Official Plan allowing 2 development options on the beautiful waterfront is absolutely criminal. Please stop this greedy jungle from occurring.— Virginia Hunter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront!! No more highrises on south side of Lakeshore. Lake front property should be for ALL of us to enjoy, not just a select few.— Brenda VanHaaster, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do Not Allow any further development projects in our waterfront area. We are strongly against it and will vote accordingly.— Don and Pat Selbie, saveourwaterfront.ca
This council are a bunch of idiots with no vision other than big development in the core which they try to blame on the provincial government. They have taken the community out of all decisions and are paternalistic in their attitude to voters. Kick them out and start fresh with a better vision.— David G. Harper, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save heritage buildings and keep new lakefront buildings to a low of 5 stories or less.— Deborah Dennison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this project…have more community discussion……— John Skirving, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more high rises downtown- if necessary -no more than 10 story towers— Lorraine Negus, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront will be destroyed in the name of big business if the city lets this happen all members in favor should be voted out of council REMEMBER THEY DID NOT STOP WAL-MART I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO GOT PAID OFF.— William Ashby, saveourwaterfront.ca
Yes, I want our waterfront preserved WITHOUT highrise buildings which cut off the lake from view!!— Jane Ishibashi, saveourwaterfront.ca
What about traffic concerns?— Clare G Mullett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I object to the destruction of heritage buildings in order to provide high rise buildings on the waterfront.— Geoffrey M. Coombs, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not spoil our beautiful water front.— Joe Graci, saveourwaterfront.ca
We spent mega $$$ on the park. lets not spoil it.
I am against the existing official plan that allows high rises to be built along the water front.— Betty Mcmahon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, no more high rises on our beautiful Lakeshore Rd.— Lyn Vallillee, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has a beautiful lakefront and downtown area. We already have enough tall buildings obscuring our views – let’s not have anymore.— Tracey D’Alessio, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do better.— Joan Crosty, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t want what has occurred in Oakville (Sharkey’s) to happen here in Burlington. There is an ambiance that the old Estaminet building has, that a chic new condo doesn’t offer. I love the fact that we can see the lake – we can get close to the lake without having it obstructed by a mid-size condo building. I like the historic buildings along the lake, there are doctor’s offices and restaurants. We don’t need any more development – we don’t need more traffic from the increased density.— Marlene Rogers, saveourwaterfront.ca
No confidence in current bunch at City Hall.— James Keefe, saveourwaterfront.ca
LETS STOP RUINING THE BEAUTIFUL LAKESHORE THAT WE HAD— B. Joan Keefe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not build the towers.— Amy Nettleton, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly agree with leaving Burlington’s waterfront and buildings the way they are. I do not want to see highrise buildings replace the current buildings. We regularly use the facilities and restaurants on the waterfront and enjoy the view/waterfront atmosphere.— Karen Siple, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the city, stop squeezing buildings in our favorite places. Why have a waterfront if no one will see it except the people who can actually afford what I assume is going to be high end buildings just like the Baxter.— Rebecca, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has already lost most of its Burlington-ness, we are already starting to look like any other monolithic nothing- horrors!— Anna Hume, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more Highrises along the waterfront or within a 3-4 block distance.— Terry Porter, saveourwaterfront.ca
I lived in Toronto when we could still go to the waterfront to enjoy “”Opera in a Tent”” and flea/antique markets and enjoy the waterfront – look what it’s like now!— Yvonne Harbottle, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t want that to happen to Burlington’s waterfront.
With these proposed new buildings our main roads and side streets will be incredibly congested. The existing new buildings have already greatly impacted our traffic in a negative way. The city has narrowed main streets creating bottleneck areas. How will these streets be affected during emergency highway closures as traffic is diverted through these downtown streets? We live in a beautiful area and love all that our that downtown has to offer including the historical buildings that make our city unique.— Bridget Hribljan, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP THIS INSANITY NOW!!! PLEASE!!!— Pam Cooper, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE OUR WATERFRONT.DO NOT TAKE DOWN EMMAS BACK PORCH— Marilyn Dartnall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the plans for development options on Burlington’s waterfront.— Edgar H Coxeter, saveourwaterfront.ca
“We have lived and raised our children and grandchildren in the downtown are since 1965 – we have always used the waterfront and it’s parks as a part of everyday life – Please think long and hard as to what the “taxpayers” in Burlington want before making rash decisions that can not be changed once you realize it was a mistake – The waterfront is for everyone to use and enjoy and if anyone from council takes the time to check out Spencer Smith Park, the area restaurants, the ice cream parlours, the coffee shops and the crowds of people walking and enjoying the waterfront area on any given week night and especially on weekends (year round) then you will understand that this is what Burlington wants for its waterfront – PLEASE OPEN YOUR EYES AND EARS – LOOK AND LISTEN – and do NOT destroy our HERITAGE or our BEAUTY!— Vic & Linda Robinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are strongly opposed to any further building (other than park and open space) along the waterfront that still remains for all to enjoy in Burlington!!!”
My grandfather worked at the Estaminet restaurant, which was started in 1902 and remains the longest running restaurant in Ontario. Since my grandfather has now passed, I can’t ask him for stories about it. If it is torn down, all my memories will fade.— Kathy Mason, saveourwaterfront.ca
Plus, everyone knows that Emma’s is haunted, which is a unique and cool part of the history and heritage of Emma’s Back Porch.
Enough already! Stop creating a concrete jungle only a select few can enjoy while the rest of taxpayers have to put up with horrendous traffic conditions, lousy parking and the complete wipe out of our heritage while a few money grubbing developers build and run leaving us with a mess just because the city smell cash! Shame on you! Do ANY of YOU live here? Probably NOT because I am sure YOU would not let THIS HAPPEN in your neck of the woods!— Reginald and Janette Gates, saveourwaterfront.ca
I now live in an historical old city that dates to the 1600′s although I lived in Burlington for many years.This whole concept is a money grab from a few wealthy heathens who lack any sensibility or conscience.— Elizabeth Hartge, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep the waterfront for everyone’s use. I work near there and eat lunch there daily.— Ian McFadyen, saveourwaterfront.ca
NO MORE HIGH RISES ON OR NEAR THE WATERFRONT IN BURLINGTON. CHANGE YOUR VISION AND GIVE US A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE, NOT A MISSISSAUGA. ugh!— Sylvia Mcgroarty, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our history is what makes us who we are. It would be nice to have something to show our grandchildren. New doesn’t mean better.— Val Warren, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not allow highrise construction adjacent the lake !!!— Ed Helm, saveourwaterfront.ca
Being a resident of Burlington for the past 16 years, I feel the strongly that the waterfront area should stay as it is. There are enough high rises and living space around the downtown core for plenty of residents..I am sure they have not all been purchased and are vacant. What is happening to the pier as well…concentrate on one project at a time.— Jamie Cortese, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s too late once the heritage buildings are gone !!— Paula Beattie, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s unfortunate that Council has learned little over the years … as they tore down the Brant Inn and now what to replace it. The Burlington Waterfront is a gathering place that currently allows for and requires the open space … complete with the heritage section that continues to make the area “quaint”. Let’s keep it that way!— Janet Simpson, saveourwaterfront.ca
THERE ARE ALREADY TOO MANY TOO TALL BUILDINGS IN OUR BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN. REVAMP THE HISTORICAL CHARACTERISTIC BUILDINGS, AND ENHANCE THE WATERFRONT DO NOT IMPEDE OUR ABILITY TO SEE IT ALL AND ENJOY IT!— Margaret Gavin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Up until this point, Burlington has done a wonderful job with the waterfront. Developers do not have the right to spoil it. Burlington can and should be a model city!— Mollie Holloway, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not in favour of any further highrises along the Lakeshore. We are gradually losing what attracted us to this city originally. It must stop.— Elizabeth Watson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t let Burlington become Bronte, with all views of the water blocked. Maintain our heritage.— Terry Wrigley, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep all the high rises on the north side of Lakeshore and just park land on the south side. This would guarantee the condo owners a unobstructed view of the lake and would protect the poor people, so we too can enjoy the beautiful lake.— Doug Waller, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront— Dianne Fay, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy the Burlington heritage with highrise concrete blocks
Save our waterfront, enough is enough— Derrick Howe, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are striving to improve our waterfront not to destroy it. We want a view not a concrete jungle. We want a people friendly place not a homes for the rich and famous. More condos, more complaints about the family oriented activities that take place along our shoreline…..listen to the common people not to the people who only want to make money…..we pay taxes and we should have a say in what happens to our city. Don’t ruin what we have now….enhance and improve it. Burlington is a beautiful place, let us keep it that way.— Pat O’Brien, saveourwaterfront.ca
NO MORE HI-RISES!!!— Michelle Varga, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront— Mary M. Nielsen, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need more condo towers on our waterfront. Protect our waterfront . Make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone while still protecting our heritage buildings there now.— M & B Bowra, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop raping and pillaging our waterfrontage— John Abraham, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront, and most importantly save our heritage buildings. Don’t allow more high density development.— Ingrid Clerk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop ruining Burlington. You are killing our waterfront with all these high rise building. The waterfront is for all to view and enjoy.— Leesa Huisman, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe City Council should review their decision to allow Burlington to turn into another Toronto where the lake is solidly blocked by high rises. We should keep our heritage buildings in place. They add charm to our downtown community.— Joan French, saveourwaterfront.ca
I use/enjoy the Burlington waterfront 2-4 times per week. We should take a lesson from the Japanese and our sister city to preserve what nature and historic structures we have left. Once they are gone ….. they are GONE.— Victor Grimble, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am opposed to the outline in the official plan. My late husband, Harry Henderson, former C.A.O. of Oakville, would be shocked. I’m disheartened at the lack of conservation that the current council is demonstrating.— Kathryn Henderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Toronto’s waterfront cannot be appreciated by most of its’ residents nor any tourists. The impression from the water isn’t anything to be proud of either. Don’t obscure our views by tearing down historical sites which attract people to downtown Burlington with the monstrosity of the larger buildings. I believe the water quality and eco life would seriously be compromised by either of the two propositions. In short “back off the waterfront” and build these complexes north of Lakeshore Rd. The existing buildings should be in keeping with good visual appeal with no increase of structures to the water line— Carolynne Sawdon, saveourwaterfront.ca
While progress is important for downtown Burlington a canyon of condos is not the answer. Please revisit the official plan and employ some new vision for downtown development.— Dennis O’Brien, saveourwaterfront.ca
I feel that putting more high rise buildings in our waterfront area would hurt Burlington’s future as a beautiful city to live in and visit. It is very upsetting that some of our historical sites are being considered for removal in favour of these high rise buildings. I hope that this will never come to pass!!— Lisa Draper, saveourwaterfront.ca
As former president of the Millcroft Ratepayers Association, I often addressed the issue of intensification at City Council. While this is a development policy, it is NOT being used appropriately when it bulldozes areas where the City would benefit from maintaining a historical presence. The City needs revenues to pay for things like the Performing Arts Centre and other financial disasters but destroying the waterfront area is not the way to do it.— Allan Briskin, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love Emma’s – there just won’t be any place to go after this.— Diana Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Lakeshore Woods for 5 years now but moved to Burlington in 1975. My 1st apt was at the end of Smith St on the Lakeshore Rd. The owner stood up for what was right and did not sell his walkway or apt building to the big developers. So eventually they built all around him. I lived in that core area for afew years and loved every minute of it. How the city could even have a thought to destroy our downtown core shocks me. The Lake front is incredible and aside from Spencer Smith Park they are not saving much of it for the tax payers to enjoy. And Emma’s Back Porch was the Estaminet when I lived there. It is now the one place the youth of the city can meet up with their friends. There are so few places for them — what are we teaching them. Why live in a city on Lake Ontario if you can’t see it!!!— Debra McCombs, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree that we should be going up instead of out when building, BUT, I am opposed to using the waterfront and tearing down heritage sites to do this.— Jackie Sullivan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I feel it is the high taxes that the city is after in allowing this to take place.
Prime location, prime tax dollars to fill the city coffers.
My family and i were drawn to Burlington uears ago, by the beautiful waterfront that was accessible to all residents.
Slowly it is being eroded and only the few living in these prime locations will be able to view the lake.
Keep the waterfront AS IT IS, ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Strongly against the building of highrises— Rita Allen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop the building of condos on the waterfront. We have lost so much natural beauty in our city.— Pat & Evelyn Keenan, saveourwaterfront.ca
The high rise buildings are a terrible idea.— Ginette Andrews, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree we do not require more hi-rise buildings in this area— Jack Rapley, saveourwaterfront.ca
A brand new plan is required. Heritage buildings should be maintained. Access to the waterfront for all ir required.— Dr Linda Johnston, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our waterfront and heritage buildings from high rise buildings & condos. Let’s not block out our waterfront like Toronto.— Lynda Cook, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have lost so much of our waterfront,please keep Burlington a place for people to enjoy,it’s such a lovely place,and to be able to sit and relax by the water should be available to everyone,not hidden from all by a huge building,for once think of the future for all, not just the owners of a Condo.— Elizabeth Wallis, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support Burlington Council’s decision. No more development on the waterfront.— Michael Cox, saveourwaterfront.ca
Although I live in Oakville, I do spent much of my personal time at the Burlington Waterfront, Emma’s and the general area. I spend time in Burlington because there are no public meeting places in Oakville that are directly on the waterfront. I am hoping that we may stop the plans to build on Burlington’s waterfront and save the heritage buildings.— Trish Murphy DeFino, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy the visual appeal of lake Ontario— Barbara O’Reilly, saveourwaterfront.ca
Building condos and tearing down heritage buildings is not a futuristic vision…it is limited vision. It self serves the present and creates an urban development that cannot be regained!— Shirley Trimmer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Isn’t Toronto enough, I am sick of city offiicials looking at money instead of history.— Franca Khawaja, saveourwaterfront.ca
You have about the only decent water front left.Why would you want to destroy it?— John Mungall, saveourwaterfront.ca
When we moved to Burlington 25 years ago the beautiful unspoiled scenery of the waterfront helped us in choosing to live here. Why is the city allowing— Betty Nodwell, saveourwaterfront.ca
these Monster Highrise Buildings to now block the view?
I live on the edge of Oakville, but have grown up in Burlington. I went to school in Burlington, worked in Burlington and all of my friends are in Burlington. My Friends and I always love going downtown and hanging out looking at all the nice historic Buildings. As a Third year History student I find it disturbing when someone feels the need to destroy history and a community just so they can make a profit for themselves. Please save downtown Burlington’s unique buildings, to destroy them would destroying the community.— Erynn Bockler, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up on Seneca Avenue in Burlington and would do anything to ensure nothing happens to the beautiful neighbourhood we love. Although I currently no longer live in Burlington it is my favourite place to go, and when I do it is downtown on the water where I spend my time. I do NOT go there to see condos and buildings, I go there to feel at home like people have for hundreds of years. If this heritage area was replaced by more condos than have already been built in the past ten years, Burlington will be nothing but another cookie-cutter town with no character and that is not a place I would proudly tell my children I grew up. Together I know the people of the Burlington core will stay strong and fight for what we deserve.— Kelly J Mason, saveourwaterfront.ca
The Official Plan is a poorly thought out decision. We the taxpayers and residents of Burlington now have very few public waterfront areas to enjoy – considering the ever-growing population – and, the additional car traffic would be horrendous. I first moved to Burlington in 1966 and quite enjoyed walking and driving along the downtown Lakeshore area and now the street is a continuous bottleneck for motorists and quite congested for pedestrians. The enjoyment is no longer there. Both options are wrong for this city. Protect the historic buildings for us and for future generations. Look after your own citizens before the desires of developers.— Lillian K. Ross, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect our heritage.— Tamara Kwapich, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the madness, We already have enough concrete downtown.we don’t need more tall buildings.— Carroll Goodwin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not let this happen to our waterfront.— Carol Ballentyne, saveourwaterfront.ca
Once it’s gone you can’t bring it back…rethink your plans to destroy a beautiful area of Burlington waterfront— Anna Miller, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront! I hate all these condos being built and if this keeps up, I will seriously think about moving out of Burlington. Emma’s and the other establishments MAKE this city special.— Janet Murray, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree with saving our waterfront.— William Robert Ross, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am totally against any construction of highrise towers in the downtown waterfront area and totally for keeping all heritage buildings intact and in place. Leave the waterfront alone. Say no to any new development!!!!!— Barbara Jordan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t do it…Please don’t let the beautiful waterfront in Burlington turn in to this.— Dan Cobian, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the development!!!!— Lauren Thomson, saveourwaterfront.ca
What would be next Spencer Smith. Leave it alone.— N. Laurenssen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the heritage buildings in downtown Burlington and not have any more high rises.— Jane Lonergan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I DO NOT SUPPORT HIGH RISE BUILDINGS BUILT. PLEASE KEEP EMMAS BACK PORCH A PLACE I LIKE TO GO TO.— Greta Medley, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our heritage buildings and please keep the 6 to 10 story restriction— Frank Blamauer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, please lets make our waterfront user friendly so we can all enjoy it without highrise buildings to block the view and tearing down heritage buildings— Judi Bradford, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, lets learn from the mess Toronto has created and lets save the waterfront for all the people of Burlington— John Waller, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop building high rises on our waterfront— Marlyn Barrager, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are poised to move from rural Burlington to the core to enjoy all that it has to offer…including it’s distinct historic heritage. Once these buildings are gone there is no going back. Have we not already made enough errors in the lake front redevelopment process by forging ahead in haste? The entire redevelopment process of our precious downtown core needs to come to an immediate halt…we need a fresh perspective and a new plan that will move development ahead while preserving Burlington’s heritage for future generations to enjoy.— Karen Jones, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not take away the unique heritage of Burlington. I realize that we need more housing, but is there not an undeveloped piece of ground that can be used rather than destroying our history?— Carolyn Newman, saveourwaterfront.ca
If the local politicians aren’t working for the people who actually live in the area and voted them in, then it’s time to find representatives who will.— Jim Baxter, saveourwaterfront.ca
“Save our waterfront heritage!— Colin Campbell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let the condo tower developers build north of the QEW”
Save the waterfront. Don’t do what they did in Toronto. Excluding the public from access to the water except for a few controlled entry points.— Ron Warburton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Good for you.I hope the city listens.— Jean R. Miller, saveourwaterfront.ca
I walk the waterfront quite frequently with my dog and can’t imagine losing it to towering condos. The heritage homes and buildings need to be preserved its part of what makes Burlington so unique and give the waterfront its character and charm.— Stephanie Matozzo, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t like what has been done to Spencer Smith Park to date, and now with the proposed addition of towers along the south shore of Lakeshore, I will absolutely hate the area, and will avoid it at all costs. I will not shop downtown, nor will I go to Spencer Smith Park for any reason. It is now not a friendly place to go, and it will be less so, with the canyon of towers in this area. It will create an undesirable effect due to the high towers and winds. Not a good place to try to walk.— Rose Hughes, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please retain the waterfront as it is. The Estaminet Club has such a colourful, rich history and Emmas’ and the Waterstreet Cooker have kept it alive. More condos will bring more traffic and less waterfront eateries for everyone to enjoy. Keep Burlington unique PLEASE!!!— Wendie Donabie-Dixon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t ruin the waterfront the only destination for visitors to Burlington to see the lakefront and to see older buildings of historical significance in Burlington. Yes we have a few parks and the larger gathering spot on the waterfront for our festivals but if we turn this into a vast highrise landscape we only become a congested wasteland for the lucky few who afford the land. driving along the Lakeshore we already know what that means. no lakeview no access to the lake and no community heritage. the city council should make Burlington more of a city waterfront for the citizens to enjoy and demand existing waterfront development to be accessible and to celebrate its few remaining heritage sites.what further development disasters are we to be exposed to by this council. try to do the right thing and make Burlington development be an improvement to our life here rather then a embarrassment . do we see the end to the pier? do we see the improvement to existing waterfront apartments which are in decline? those opposite to the Joseph Brant hospital.— Stephen, saveourwaterfront.ca
i object to the development of the waterfront and urge the council to make the waterfront a place of interest rather then just taxing interest. we can do better then shortsighted greed.
Burlington is merely a step away for us – we travel there to enjoy the town on a regular basis. It astounds me that the city would think of taking away such beauty and uniqueness – please do not build the high rises!— K. Spiwak, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our heritage buildings in downtown Burlington. Do not block access and the view of the lake with highrises.— Phyllis Rutherford, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’m from Burlington and agree that it’s terrible to destroy these historic buildings and ruin the beautiful lakefront for the sake of overcrowding downtown Burlington with housing. Each time I visit, it’s looking more and more built up and less calm and relaxing a place.— Aisling O’Herlihy, saveourwaterfront.ca
The city doesn’t need to be building more barriers to the lake. We need to enhance the lake shore with people friendly venues. Restaurants with lake side patios and small parks.— Connie Salmi, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want a community driven vision for Burlington’s waterfront, I want to add my name to the Save Our Waterfront Campaign,I strongly object to both proposals .— Joan Roland, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop destroying our beautiful home. We do not want to have to get in a boat to appreciate our waterfront!— Colleen Stevenson, saveourwaterfront.ca
The city needs to stop aiding and abetting developers in stealing the public good (waterfront access) from the citizenry.— Brian Swinney, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want Burlington City Hall to create a community-driven vision for Burlington’s waterfront. I want to add my name to the Save Our Waterfront campaign.— A.R.W. Roland, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is sad to think that something like this could happen. It’s bad enough that one can’t park free and enjoy our beautiful park & waterfront, now taking out heritage buildings to put highrise is utterly ludicrous. Save our waterfront and keep Burlington a heritage city.— Marilyn Fox, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need a replacement of the Mayor and all of the Councillors in this city!— Owen Calhoun, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not ruin our wonderful waterfront and heritage buildings. These new structures will only cause a lot more traffic and congestion which we in Burlington don’t need.— Ivy Porter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the building of more condos along our lovely lakefront.— Joanne Connell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop..High rises create too much water waste and sewage, too much unsorted garbage and air pollution.— Beverley Greer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Nooooo, it is congested enough trying to get down and enjoy the waterfront. It is another tax grab..we don’t want it!!!!— Jill Ann Huggett, saveourwaterfront.ca
No highrises blocking our beautiful waterfront.— Colleen Brizzi, saveourwaterfront.ca
We can do much better than this
Keep the towers under 3 storeys.— Joeseph Cooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Too many buildings in front of the water, takes the pleasure from others!— Nadine Britton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t lose the public waterfront, every tiny square millimeter of water front property is too precious for future generations. No they are not making any more waterfront. I realize economics and green space all too often collide with dollars and cents (not sense) winning out. Burlington continues to be a leader not a follower. Thanks for your many hours of hard work for your community.— William John Hamilton, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is outrageous this is a historic town and i will NOT visit this town that i grew up in if all the new building are there! I had so many memories at the places that YOU want to rip down! This is Burlington NOT Toronto or Mississauga! Leave this Beautiful town alone!!!!!!!!— Kelly Thompsom, saveourwaterfront.ca
I may not live in Burlington at the present time but it had been my home for 33 years before I moved and still is home to my extended family. We love the waterfront the way it is – please don’t destroy the view or our heritage buildings & property. Thank you!— Karin Garofalo, saveourwaterfront.ca
“We can’t let this happen to our town, please NO MORE CONDO’S.— Carolyn Swan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront and leave the building as is….”
We need to learn from the great cities of Europe that celebrate their heritage and don’t replace ‘old’ buildings with condos and protect areas of natural beauty for ALL to enjoy and for tourists to visit. Tourists to not come to see a wall of condos.— Jane Dandy, saveourwaterfront.ca
PLEASE do not allow any more high rise buildings on our waterfront.— Evalyn A Orr, saveourwaterfront.ca
We are in Burlington since 1975 and love the water front and heritage…Please keep it the way it is.— Annick Toth, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to keep the waterfront as is. Do any of our council members take time to realize how privileged we are to have the waterfront we have and see it used by so many of our citizens. Burlington City Council seems to have become a money driven machine and looking constantly to put up high rises and increase the taxes. Well, do it somewhere else besides the downtown. Just look at the mess we have with the pier the ugly building that houses the restaurant that now takes up a good portion of the waterfront that was enjoyed by so many people. The skating rink was a great idea, but we didn’t need a high end restaurant in that location.— Mary Boyle, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is a beautiful place to live (resident since 1956). Let’s keep the charm that Burlington has always offered.— Donna Milek, saveourwaterfront.ca
City Council should remember that they are ELECTED by the population of Burlington to represent the wishes of that population.— Carol Adamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do NOT wish to see this development to proceed in Burlington— L. Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the Burlington waterfront!— Kaye Moore, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not ruin our beautiful waterfront.— Hal Porter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront downtown is not the place for more high rise condos.— Shirley Langford, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am a longtime Burlington resident. Still very sad that the history of the Brant Inn is gone. Please save what little heritage we have left along our lake front. We will have no unique “Burlington” personality remaining once the “view” along our beautiful lake front can be seen by only those few living in these tall concrete palaces.— Bonnie Crumpton, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must save the heritage buildings in the downtown core along with the beauty of the lake. Highrises will take it all away.— Ellen Anna Waugh, saveourwaterfront.ca
City council incompetents have already ruined Spencer Smith with that unnecessary uncompleted expensive pier. What an eyesore!! The money used for that should have been given to our hospital. Do not continue with the mess you have already made. Do not touch our waterfront heritage!!!— Juyce Garner, saveourwaterfront.ca
Having lived here most of our lives, we are disturbed to see the wrong type of development along the lake. Please do not allow these tall buildings to take over the lake front. We should keep our historical buildings intact and protect the lakefront.— Brenda & Rick Reader, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the downtown as is. Do not build this tall story buildings. If that is what people want move to Mississauga or Toronto, Burlington is big enough. Look at Northern Burlington, way to much building and not enough roads for all the cars.— Monica Proulx, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is great, let’s keep it unique and not turn it in to a Toronto.— Martin Stevens, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more high-rises— Joan Kay, saveourwaterfront.ca
A very valid concern for over development of downtown Burlington— Eric Howard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save what’s left of Burlington’s heritage. Do not add to congestion on the waterfront.— Judith Bourke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront. No highrises— Kathy Seedhouse, saveourwaterfront.ca
The only way to save the waterfront or any idiotic expense ideas in Burlington is to get rid of the Mayor, the Planning Dept., and all the rest of the elected— Sheila Manley, saveourwaterfront.ca
Councilors. They are all in cahoots with the builders etc. etc. Their ego’s are 100 times bigger than their brains. Don’t vote for them next time, and give them all a pink slip.
Let’s save our waterfront, and not end up with another disaster as has occurred in Toronto— James D Lewis, saveourwaterfront.ca
I feel there should be no high rises on the south side of Lakeshore Rd. through the core area. This ares should be there for the people of Burlington as well as visitors to enjoy— Pat Gibson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Your present plans (certainly Option 2) will destroy the downtown.— H Warren Birkbeck, saveourwaterfront.ca
The Burlington waterfront is one of the few beautiful a and public areas left of Old Burlington. Please don’t destroy it. Leave it for the people to enjoy— Donna Lockhart, saveourwaterfront.ca
I lived in Burlington for many many years and still drive in to walk the waterfront. Please stop this development and save the heritage buildings. Save the waterfront for the public.— Donna Ridgley, saveourwaterfront.ca
History cannot be rebuilt, to go forward a city must respect it’s past. Maintain your heritage and waterfront.— Melanie A. Book, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a great shame to destroy our unique and beautiful waterfront to build more ugly high rise buildings that will block the lake and destroy our cities history. I would hate to have our waterfront resemble Toronto’s or Mississauga’s with all the charm and parks gone by high rise buildings. Shame on the city council for trying to pass this through.— Pam Stavenow, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not wish to see any more tall buildings along our water front.— Patricia Ann Vasey, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront is being spoiled with highrises. Everybody should have access to walk along the water not just the rich who can buy a big condo. Spencer Smith is almost spoiled now with that fancy restaurant, etc.— Joan Rheinlander, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’m totally against large towers on the Burlington waterfront.— Susanne Tristani, saveourwaterfront.ca
I oppose the proposed development of our waterfront!— Kim Veltman, saveourwaterfront.ca
NO Highrises should be allowed!!! We must maintain our old heritage buildings and make the area for all residents not just for developers use only!!!— Margaret Kittson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Shame on YOU!!! Don’t you care about Burlington history??? What about increased traffic, not to mention the obstruction in the lakefront view! We don’t want another Toronto….we want our beautiful window to the Lake!!!— Debra Kovacic, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is too nice a city to tear down our waterfront!!! Stop the development!— Vanessa Lupton, saveourwaterfront.ca
I value the Burlington Waterfront we currently have and enjoy.— Artt, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would like to see a community driven water front development plan. A place for Burlington residence to gather. Toronto has towers, we don’t need them in all communities along the lake.— Heather Davis, saveourwaterfront.ca
City Council MUST NOT turn our Burlington waterfront into a mass of high-rise (or even medium-rise) condo or office buildings. There are enough buildings already to block the view of the lake! One of the major attractions for people living in and/or moving to Burlington has been its beautiful waterfront, along with its parks and many historic landmarks. Surely, the mayor and council members must be aware of the critical comments from Burlington residents with regard to unwise decisions made in recent times in many areas —the Performing Arts Centre, the imported brick issue, the new dock fiasco which has encountered many delays — all paid for or to be paid for by Burlington residents. PLEASE, listen to the people whom you represent. You are in office because we trusted you. That trust did not give you permission to slip decisions by and then pretend to consult residents later after the decisions were already made by council. For every angry resident who writes to you, know that there are hundreds more who may not write but are equally angry and frustrated with Burlington’s mayor and City Council. They WILL remember when elections approach.— David L. and Ellen P. Duffield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, save our city from losing a face.— Lyudmyla Boyko, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s enjoy the view, not make people PAY for it…— Jessica Cobian, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not in favour of the The Official Plan allowing construction of large buildings that obscure our waterfront.— Rosalynde Woodcock, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must save our heritage as our past shapes our future. Save our waterfront for all to cherish and enjoy.— Isabelle Harmer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Consult the citizenry – stop the rot of all these unnecessary highrises. Save the lake for the people who own it – Burlingtonians.— Jennifer Kyle, saveourwaterfront.ca
We moved here 13 years ago because we loved Burlington’s uniqueness.please stop the underdevelopment of the downtown area before it is just another commercial, overdeveloped city like so many in this province.— Patricia Gill, saveourwaterfront.ca
The city has lost enough property to high rise buildings and the water front is quickly disappearing. Stop this insanity now.— Mary Lou Ward, saveourwaterfront.ca
Council should start to listen to citizens & not bend to every developer that wants their way.— Monte Dennis, saveourwaterfront.ca
If Council wants to talk the talk about Burlington being a community-oriented place to live they have to also walk the walk. Don’t wreck our skyline!— Jason Orosz, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington should have a walkway like Hamilton beach strip, not a wall of highrises that blocks everyone’s view of the lake.— Patrick Flecknell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t make us another Toronto!— Dana McMillan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep Burlington as is!!— Tracey Diamanti, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support a better vision for the Burlington Waterfront, one that will be community friendly, include shops that are easily accessible for citizens without having to rely on transportation, trees, benches, coffee shops. These are what will attract people into the downtown area to mingle with other citizens, just like they do on big events like ribfest. A vibrant community relies on people being there, not big buildings.— Pamela R. Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please Keep our waterfront free of tall buildings. It is a precious resource and attraction for our city and the citizens of Burlington deserve to have a say in what happens.— Jeanne Bullock, saveourwaterfront.ca
No high rises or new city council!!— Robert Burton, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am in full agreement— Lin Phillips, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington’s waterfront is the hub of the city; anyone who’s grown up or resided in Burlington would attest to that. The waterfront is perfect as it is. Although I’ve moved from the area, I still consider Burlington “home”. Burlington has been developed too much and has now become a City as opposed to the small town feel it had. Continued development of the waterfront will only erode that feeling even further. Stop the development, save the waterfront.— Blair Gentle, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the initiative to have the people decide what should be done in this area. We need to maintain our heritage buildings and our waterfront community.— Carolyn Kinsman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront how it is! We have a beautiful area and adding large condos would obstruct the view and cause a drastic increase in traffic volumes in the downtown area!!— Hilary, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please count us in..anything we can do to save our waterfront.— Marlene McIntosh, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not allow high rises on our waterfront.— Dan Klick, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our waterfront open.— Marilyn & Jim Webb, saveourwaterfront.ca
City council has got to stop their aggressive behavior and get a grip on an appropriate plan for our waterfront.— Ann Laver, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront. I love Emma’s.— Patricia A. O’Brien, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy our heritage and waterfront for our future generations. Burlington’s charm is it’s interesting waterfront. Let us stand apart from all the other cities along the lake!!!— Larainne Willemse, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support the building of highrises and the destruction of heritage homes. The community should have a say it what happens on the waterfront.— Tracey Bruton, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am totally opposed to our waterfront being “littered” with condos like Toronto and many other cities.— Holly Canivet, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has an uniqueness; let’s preserve it. Our downtown is a meeting place for many people, the waterfront is part of that heritage. Let’s preserve it; not destroy it with highrises à la Toronto.— Josee Duckett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would honestly like to see some “affordable homes” I like many others can’t afford the rent in my home town. Stop building more expensive places and start building ones that the lower income can afford. Look at all the wasted stores in Village square.And there was a pile of condo’s already built down town. Enough for the rich. Think of us poor people for a change.— Carolyn Mcconnell Swan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am a resident of North Burlington. I used to own a home downtown Toronto. We were frustrated with the extensive development, especially on its Lakeshore and decided to move to a place where natural beauty is still valued. Burlington waterfront is charming and is very inviting to its community.— Lorretta Bailey, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our family swims there, picnics there, bikes there, walks there, enjoys music there, and is awed by the beautiful skyline unimpeded by towers.
I believe Burlington was recently voted one of Canada’s top cities to live in, you can be assured that the lovely heritage buildings and exquisite waterfront affords us this honour.
Please do not allow any more high rise buildings near the waterfront.— Victoria Morgan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was hoping when I moved to Burlington, that I found a city that wasn’t influenced by the lobbying efforts of the money-hungry developers. It is sad to see the potential of cities like Toronto and Oakville being polluted by the greed of the developers. Unfortunately, it seems like Burlington is slowly being corrupted by these forces of greed. The people who live and work in Burlington need to demand a proper community focused approach to the development of the most appealing part of our city. The potential is there to create the most inviting waterfront that the entire community can enjoy – not just the select few who can shell out the cash for a new condo by the lake… As taxpayers, we need to demand that our voice is heard on these vitally important decisions that greatly effect the enjoyment of our beautiful city.— Eric Shickluna, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not allow high rise bldg`s to destroy our downtown waterfront. parks and open areas for public use only.— Arnold Walker, saveourwaterfront.ca
No to the towers!!! Save our waterfront.— Randy Hart, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am definitely interested in saving the waterfront from the official plan.— Curtin Doll, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington’s public waterfront and unique heritage buildings are what bring me there every weekend. Putting up waterfront condos and knocking down heritage buildings will result in lost revenue to local shops, restaurants, and local tourism industries. What an eyesore that would be. Toronto made that mistake of closing in their waterfront to the highest bidder – don’t make the same mistake Burlington!— Erin Fleming, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep highrises away from the waterfront !— Jenise McGregor, saveourwaterfront.ca
Option 3. Stop this nonsense now.— Ralph Duross, saveourwaterfront.ca
Count me in! I agree as well as enjoy immensely our downtown and spend much time down there— Sandra Desrochers, saveourwaterfront.ca
What a waste of a beautiful waterfront that belongs to the people and taxpayers – NOT developers. enough high rises- let’s encourage families back to Burlington!— Cynthia, abetterburlington.ca
This is such a beautiful city.Why do you want to be a clone to Toronto or Mississauga? We want you to change the official plan. Everyone we have visit us from out of town/prov./country, tells us how very blessed we are to live here. CHANGE THE PLAN NOW. Since this council has been in power,the city has deteriorated, roads, above highway 5 (Dundas) & what a mess this is & still building. Can you give me the names of the members who voted for this, so I will not vote for them in the next election. DO NOT CHANGE OUR WATERFRONT.— Joan R. Malcom & Dan F.O’Connell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront & protect heritage sites. Consideration should not be given to anymore highrise buildings on our waterfront. The lake should be visible & accessible to all residents and visitors to enjoy from the ground. It’s time Burlington taxpayers had a say on how their tax dollars are being spent. The decisions council members are making is not the voice of residents.— Joyce Irish, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please leave what little we have left to enjoy on the waterfront; this is way, way tooooo much.— Joan Cassidy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Developing the downtown core with more condo is a very selfish by the city. One that would echo the Hanson brick fiasco. More condo’s = more tax dollars however it may deter other people from visiting our unique and accessible waterfront. Please notify me of any open city hall discussions as I would like to be there.— Scott Willemse, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront & stop building high rises as sanctioned by the council.— Dennis B Gustard, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is insanity. I moved here 12 years ago and felt so proud of the precious lakeshore we call home. Considering our local government cannot finish the pier at the lake, I’m deeply concerned about selling off our beautiful lake views to private developers and government officials cashing in on our City’s treasures. Don’t make the mistake Toronto did.— Joseph McIntyre, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our Waterfront please!!— Monica Willemse, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are already too many tall condos in the downtown area. Burlington is loosing it’s charm and character.— Jackie Timer, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe the waterfront should belong to all. Let’s not make the same mistake Kingston and Toronto are making.— Armeda Vanderwoude, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am completely against building highrises on the lakefront! This may be “progress” but it destroys any charm that Burlington has left in this area! Lakeshore Road is already a nightmare! My experience is that my councilor does not listen to me!— Jean Ellen Redgrave, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is horse ****, who makes these decisions? Why don’t we have a say? The ones who actually live here and give a **** what our town looks like. Developers can go back to Toronto and Brampton. Leave us alone.— Richard J. Hall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough is enough— Kenneth Matheson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not want the highrise building on the lakeshore. Leave the lake view to everyone, not spoil it for a few dollars. Keep the heritage building and our history of Burlington for the new generation that is coming along behind us.— Wendy & Phil Panton, saveourwaterfront.ca
A shame to take our waterfront away with High Rise Bldgs. on the lake.— Donna Stock, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop the high rise lunacy on our downtown area and waterfront.— Ross Williams, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our beautiful city has already been scarred.
The waterfront belongs to everybody, not just the developers – let everybody enjoy it – and Emma’s is really the only patio on the lake front from which to enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and the lovely view.— Angela Adams, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our future always rests on the foundation of the past.— Rev Jackie Burnie, saveourwaterfront.ca
What is the price of “progress”?
Leave our heritage buildings in place. They add character to our city.— Brian Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront for all the residents of this city.
At this rate, the only place left to view the water will be from the pier…..oh wait…we don’t have one.— Jo Herchell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our heritage buildings give our City beauty and character. Our waterfront should be a jewel enjoyed by all.— Brenda Fewkes, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support the idea of building high rises on our waterfront. What is wrong with this city in that anything old must be leveled. We have a beautiful lakefront with a mixture of old and modern buildings so let’s leave it as it is. I love being able to take my family to places I enjoyed as a child. It is getting harder and harder to recognize a lot of areas as it is. Please save these beautiful buildings and our history for us and all of those coming generations.— Mary P. Simms, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is a beautiful city. All residents should be able to enjoy and appreciate the waterfront, not just those who can afford a waterfront condo. It should be for everyone to enjoy. Heritage buildings and the history is also very important in educating the future about respect for those who were here before us. The waterfront should be shared!!! I don’t like either option but I HATE Option 2. That option is rude, disgusting and only satisfies the wealthy and the developers. I thought the community of Burlington was better than that. What’s next?….a Walmart on the waterfront???— Patricia Brox, saveourwaterfront.ca
Preserve public access and use of the shores of the Lake. Don’t make living on the edge of the lake an expensive privilege for a few. there is already precious little lake front access and parkland. Don’t block it out with high rises.— Robert Panabaker, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s do this ! I love my City of Burlington and I do not like what City Hall is doing to this beautiful waterfront. Most visitors to the city have great things to say about how lovely it is to actually see the lake. With this “Official Plan” we will see nothing.— Esther Rae, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not need or want any more high rise developments on our lakeshore. Please listen to the people of Burlington and not the developers who want to spoil out beautiful lake front.— Jean Frisby, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived here my entire life and have always been drawn to the lake and the downtown core for its history and uniqueness, move the highrises to the top of Brant St were, if a view is what all are looking for there is a fine one up there.— Dan Hopper, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the heritage houses.— Rita Birchall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the building of anymore highrises (towering buildings) on Lakeshore Road.
Burlington is becoming too much like Toronto… This is madness.— Andrew Birchall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Ban highrises on what little waterfront we have left that has public accessibility!— Jim Leonard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please leave this Heritage district with its buildings intact. Lets make this a tourist destination, much like Niagara on the Lake. Put condos in north Burlington. The lakefront brings millions of dollars to Burlington. Condos should not be a priority, beauty, tourism and preserving our Heritage will keep the core strong and healthy, and better position us for the future. I lived downtown growing up right on the lake. I can tell you how pleasant it is to look out on the lake on a beautiful day. Everyone should have this same peace of mind. Susan Maclean 45 year resident of Burlington and proud of it.:— Susan Maclean, saveourwaterfront.ca
Good luck in your efforts!— Sarah Kwai Pun, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has one of the last enjoyable lakefronts in the GTA where residents can sit/walk and enjoy the waterfront. Please don’t destroy this. It is such a nice quiet and inviting place for people.— Nancy Petryschuk, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support development on the waterfront, involving high rises and the loss of heritage buildings— Karen O’Halloran, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to save our waterfront heritage…we have enough high rises downtown.s— Margaret Fretz, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the save our waterfront campaign and I do NOT want to see more high rises in downtown Burlington!— Moira Chisholm, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support Save our Waterfront. By the looks of things, these buildings would cut off waterfront access and views which should be shared by all residents of Burlington. I hope Burlington does not pull “a Toronto” by not allowing all residents of Burlington a fair opportunity to enjoy the waterfront.— Thomas Arnold, saveourwaterfront.ca
I especially would be outraged to see Heritage Buildings torn down.
Stop the towers, Protect our heritage and create a community-driven vision for Burlington’s waterfront!!!!— Naomi Chennells, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t do it— Ian Weatherell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Although I reside in Hamilton, I was raised in Burlington and believe that the residents as well as all the tourists that come downtown for events etc. will be adversely affected by the new development plans. The traffic that exists now in this area will multiply exponentially with each building. In saying all this I have saved the most crucial point to the end. We need to save our history, our heritage houses in this area provide a link to our past.— Dave Dickson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a say, I hope it helps out.
The decision is now. Continue with a Family Vision for Burlington with open waterfront, parks and a pedestrian friendly passage, or allow Burlington to develop into a Mississauga / Toronto hardscaped collection of massive buildings accessible to the few. Act now!— Colleen Golightly, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the high rise. Don’t block the lake views. We can’t make lakefront!— Ted Brouwers, saveourwaterfront.ca
The lake is a beautiful place and should not turn into another ugly waterfront covered by tall buildings!— Emily Moxey, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the waterfront.— Dominik Klopfer, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are other places in the city to build these condos. There enough highrise buildings downtown now we do not need anymore. Leave the waterfront as a historic area.— Nancy & Dave Horne, saveourwaterfront.ca
I wish to stop any highrise development and have a thorough public discussion to make sure that the public’s waterfront needs are met and any history is preserved. I have lived in Burlington for over 50 years and we should pay special attention how the waterfront evolves.— John Brouwers, saveourwaterfront.ca
After all the problems surrounding the PAC and the pier, I think it is time to re-evaluate the current city councilors and get rid of most of them before their plans ruin our beautiful city.— Carole, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must save the unique character of our community. Down town Oakville could be our model. It works.— Janet Brown, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront as it is. No more high rise bldgs.— Donna Abbott, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has been a wonderful place to live. It has had a small town feeling even though we are in a good sized city. Burlington is losing that feeling. Traffic and high-rises are impacting the quality of life. As we age, we do not want to move out of the city because our social life is here. Save that small town feeling. Protect the waterfront so that we have a place to “get away” right here at home. A concrete jungle doesn’t cut it.— Eleanor Shugan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Born and raised in Burlington, close to the water at Walkers and Lakeshore, I’m appalled at Council’s vision for the waterfront. Shame on Burlington Council, caving to money from big business and devising such a plan; to even conceive of building more towers along the lake is terrible. Plans should be in place to protect and preserve the heritage buildings in the city and develop the waterfront area as a gathering place for people and watercraft, not destroy them with hi-rise development.— Julia Allen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the heritage buildings. Save the waterfront for all to enjoy – not just those proposed to be living in the buildings which shouldn’t be built in the first place.— Alice Robinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s a disgrace… all for the love of money. Preserve the waterfront; nothing over one story!— Len Perdic, saveourwaterfront.ca
The current “official” plans for Burlington’s waterfront is not MY vision. Burlington’s historic buildings should NEVER be destroyed so developers can make a few bucks.— Ella Myers, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save access to our waterfront where ever we can, not just at Spencer Smith Park. The buildings closest to the water should be the shortest with buildings getting taller the farther away from the water. Burlington sky line should be a peak in the middle running parallel to the lake, between the lake and the escarpment.— Lori Montcalm, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront is one of the best features to living in Burlington! I don’t want to be crowded by high rises!— Lisa Ashenhurst, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t ruin our lakefront with tall buildings. Save our waterfront.— Harriett Becken, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not allow this travesty to happen – we need to honour our heritage. Change the plan to truly save our waterfront…— Katherine Yantzi, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t destroy our view of the waterfront and take away the City’s history. I bring my child to the waterfront and enjoy visiting these restaurants on the water.— Sara Vanderlinden, saveourwaterfront.ca
I live in Burlington and ofter take a drive along Lakeshore just to look at the lake. Whenever i drive to Oakville I always take the Lakeshore. Many of us would miss this site of Lake Ontario should you choose to build more Condos on the Lake— Anita L. Nutty, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington. Moved there when there was a lot of farm land. It is a city now, and has grown in leaps and bounds. We need places to dine and relax on the water. Condos would definitely destroy this. Please don’t take that away. I come to Burlington often to dine for the view. You will lose a lot of visitors.— Marjorie Schofield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please add my name to the campaign against “The Official Plan”. Cam Jackson and his puppet council have done enough damage to our city, its employees and our standing in the communities surrounding us. Hopefully he will listen and lead his council to recognize what people are saying. If nothing he would understand that this would not look good on his political standing. The fact that such a campaign is needed should tell people what a poor job this council that we elected is doing. Do not vote for Cam Jackson next time we get to vote.— Adriana McDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
Very disappointing to hear about this. I love to spend time watching & listening to Lake Ontario and have done so all of my life. There are so many historical buildings which make our city look great and preserve some of our old time charm. Burlington has enough condos and homes so there should be no more.— Pat Howes, saveourwaterfront.ca
More planning and visioning is urgently needed.— Pat Kirby, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is absolutely crazy that city council would even consider knocking down these historic buildings!! They are ruining our downtown. It is already congested enough down there! I can’t imagine what the increase in traffic would be like. It would certainly deter us from coming down there for a visit! They are ruining our city – that is for sure. It is clearly all about the money. Do the citizens of Burlington ever have a say in any decision that this horrific council makes?? We will not forget your actions at the next election! We need to vote them all out! First they screw over Hanson brick and now this!! We need to stand up and say enough is enough!— Lisa Perosevic, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront should be enjoyed by everyone, not just condo owners. Let’s have better vision than this.— Jane Dark, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep the waterfront visible and accessible to the public please.— Toge, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our family regularly walks in this neighborhood. We would like to see all historic buildings saved and maintained for future generations to appreciate.— Dawn Walker, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am already experiencing traffic congestion daily in front of my house. More condos will only add more congestion and car fumes! Not a very “green” thing! Lets preserve more of our heritage buildings too!— Gwen Peer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront – No high rises and preserve our heritage buildings.— Linda Clancy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront!— Linda Adamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
More open access to our waterfront, by allowing only low rise bldgs.— Joan Elizabeth Waterman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t ruin the lovely downtown that you are so lucky to have in Burlington!— Tanya Andersen, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have such a beautiful city. It is already being “over built” in the interest of the almighty dollar. Let’s keep our priorities in order and think of the future we are leaving to our children— Carol McConnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our water front!— Eleanor & Alex Anderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront by locating high rise development of a maximum height of six floors to areas north of Caroline St.— John McGibbon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lets keep Burlington’s charm without all the high rises, keep it a place for all to enjoy!— Liz Kilpatrick, saveourwaterfront.ca
When I was younger Emma’s was the Tree Top a place we could go and dance and have a great evening looking out onto the water. As we got older it became a place to enjoy a family brunch and enjoy the water. :Once this is gone its gone— Kim Bahr, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe that that waterfront needed an upgrade, and am not sad to see the eye sore ice cream parlor gone. Having said that, high rises would be such a shame. Think of all the people who flock to downtown Oakville for a stroll on a nice day. Classy, yet historical. Let’s keep Burlington’s downtown the same. Classy and historical.— Linda Gambrell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this insanity! Council shame on you for allowing these high rises to be built. The waterfront of Burlington is beautiful and you will spoil it for future generations!! Save our waterfront!!— Miena Bishop, saveourwaterfront.ca
If a poll was taken surely nobody would allow this to happen.— Keith & Josephine Longman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t let the OMB get their way again. Don’t build those towers. Enough already!!— Carmen Puddington, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’m with you! I am opposed to anymore non-public use of our waterfront. I don’t want to lose anymore of the lake front view. Too much of Spencer Smith Park has been taken away from us, the citizens of Burlington!— Deborah Daca MacDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
JUST – DON’T – DO IT!— Esther De Vos, saveourwaterfront.ca
I hope that common sense will prevail and put a stop to high rise construction and the destruction of the Heritage buildings in question. If this continues to be passed by Council, I cannot wait to vote in next election. WISE UP!— Patrick McConnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to protect our heritage and unique waterfront. These highrise buildings will forever change the unique character and appeal of our waterfront.— Elaine La Chappelle, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington. My parent’s still live in Burlington and I visit often. As I travel along the Lakeshore and witness what other municipalities have done with their waterfront and then compare Burlington’s aspirations, I find a very stark contrast. Other municipalities are opening their waterfronts by putting in parks and by denying large development projects. In Burlington, if the proposed developments go through, there will be no publicly accessible waterfront, and no view of the water from Lakeshore. After watching the ‘saveourwaterfront.ca’ video I now find that the proposed development comes at the cost of history. In order to allow developers to take away the community’s waterfront they will be allowed to bulldoze Burlington’s historical buildings. Again, a very stark contrast to other municipalities that protect their heritage buildings. I find these developments unacceptable and feel they will destroy downtown Burlington – more than the pier that’s three years late, below building standards and multi-millions over budget.Are there real estate developers on city council? It seems real estate developers have more rights in Burlington than the citizens. It’s very sad to see. — Chris MacMunn, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront. Downtown is getting too congested we need to protect our heritage buildings do not want to look like Toronto— Annita Charlton, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP the building downtown. It is over crowded!!! Protect our view of the lake…it’s not just for the rich!!!!— Shelley Bruce, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let us have some space and views, the water front belongs to all of us!— Maureen Whittaker, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront!!!— Lynn Jorgensen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our waterfront for the enjoyment of all residents of the city, not just an affluent few!— Dianne Lazaruk, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a previous Burlington resident and a frequent visitor I am appalled about these plans.— Margaret Goeree, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our heritage! When it’s gone, it’s gone forever!— Gordon Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Nothing higher than 3-4 stories should be allowed on the lakeside of Lakeshore road. Its there for all to enjoy and such proposed high rises would impede any viewing of the lake from higher elevations. Do we need or want a Toronto waterfront look and feel?— Donna Barlett, saveourwaterfront.ca
There has to be a better way! GREED IS NOT THE ANSWER. With the city growing the way it is, Spencer Smith park is almost too small to hold our waterfront events, and they are very important in keeping that community feeling Burlington is so popular for. Come on people it is the only water front we have left that all of the city can enjoy.— Laura Mattsson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront in Burlington— Karin Thomson, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s a shame. There have already been some losses and although we all know that change is inevitable, DO NOT BLOCK THE WATER FRONT. Let’s maintain the heritage and taste that make Burlington the City it is today. No more high rises that are impersonal and tasteless!!— Vivian Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
“MY daughter who is 9 says don’t build any more on the water front. Why do we need them?Why do we need to like other big cities,we are not a big city and don’t want to be one… — Brian Angus, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the tall buildings from eating up our waterfront— Fran Mancini, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s outrageous that Burlington is following in the footsteps of the bigger cities where all you can is condos, apartment buildings and expensive townhomes. The reason we moved into Burlington was that it created the atmosphere of warmth and friendliness – and the lack of urban sprawl. By putting in these high rises – you eliminate the charm that Burlington is known for. Let’s face it – we won’t benefit from it – the politicians do – in their pockets. Let’s not do to Burlington what Anne Mulvale did to Oakville!!! I say NO to the development!!— Carolyn Best, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was thrilled with the revival of our beautiful downtown and waterfront, but was then shocked to see these great improvements overshadowed by high-rise residential development. Thanks for taking this initiative.— Marilyn Turner, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough is enough! we want what is left of our waterfront!— Dora Sadler, saveourwaterfront.ca
no more development along our already ravaged waterfront. Our waterfront’s is for all Burlington residents, and should be protected.— Arthur Sadler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do we really need all of this? Soon we will look like Sunnyside in Toronto. Who wants that— R R Gatley, saveourwaterfront.ca
It makes me sick to think that our City council would even think of ruining the beauty of our downtown waterfront.— Russel A. Dyment, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe that we need to keep our waterfront accessible to all….if building must occur (although I don’t think it should be highrise buildings which make our cityscape ugly) there should be a strip of parkland with walking and biking trails along the entire shore of the lake so that all will be able to enjoy, not just people that own property on the lake. Burlington has the ability to be an awesome city for all. Please consider water access for everyone so that Burlington does not become another concrete jungle. Bike paths everywhere will help to keep our city clean as well….I’d bike downtown if I could do so safely (on the roads are not safe)….our children would get more free exercise as well! Please consider Burlington’s future when you allow construction. P.S. I don’t really care whether Emma’s goes or stays although I do like the idea of inexpensive dining on the lake.— Mary-Jane Ritchie, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please slow down any further development of the downtown leave something for the future…other than concrete you have blown it with the pac…very little faith in any decision making by current council.— Judy Brock, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront as it is. We are already spending tax dollars on a white elephant restaurant and pier. What are high rises going to add to the waterfront. Spend tax dollars into putting in a boardwalk from Oakville to Hamilton, then more people would come and hike around this part of the waterfront, not sit in a nice building and have nice views. What we currently have works. Stop trying to fix what isn’t broke.— Gillian Manifold-Burgess, saveourwaterfront.ca
I wish to support Mary Ann in her quest to stop this disastrous plan to ruin our waterfront!— Kathleen Meyer, saveourwaterfront.ca
My husband and I were long time residents of Oakville. We recently moved to Meaford which is reminiscent of how Oakville USED to be. The waterfront was a beautiful place to be. A place where you could get away from the concrete which now chokes all of us. Now Bronte Harbor is just another block of buildings. Please save Burlington’s waterfront. We do not need another building to to block our view of some the beauty that is left for our kids to enjoy.— Lani Forder, saveourwaterfront.ca
The lovely view of the water should not be hidden behind these talls towers. We don’t need a canyon effect along Lakeshore, which is what these plans are heading for. Listen to the citizens of Burlington and say “No” to the highrises along the south side of Lakeshore.— Anne Fritch, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not in favour of the development options along our waterfront.— Ann Quinn, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need another condo.— Dennis Downs, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is better kept for people to enjoy. That means Burlington citizens as well as visitors who are drawn here because there is a relatively open waterfront for them to enjoy.— Heather Schofield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Council asks, “Are you suggesting we change the Plan?” The answer is “yes”. Plans can be changed. That’s what the democratic process is all about.— Christopher Brown-Syed PhD, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront alone, let us all have something to enjoy.— Leah May, saveourwaterfront.ca
This started years ago with the two highrise condos that were built at the bottom of Smith. In my mind it is too late already, just look at the Brant and L’shore area now. Also north on Brant to Caroline and one block east will be torn down soon to allow another highrise originally slated for 17 storeys. The City hall and elected officials constantly insist that is to late, the zoning was changed and approved years ago. We all now the times change therefore any zoning changes or approvals where properties are not blt on within two years should be open to re-approval so the citizens have a chance to vote on what the present image of an area should include. Cities along the US waterfront have seen the great benefits to having lakefrontage and have strictly controlled what is planned and developed but our local politicians are more concerned with keeping developers interested and tax dollars rolling in for ill fated projects like the embarrassment to the City known as our pier.— D Adams, saveourwaterfront.ca
Good luck, you’ll need it.
SAVE THE WATERFRONT!!!— Heather Marck, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am against the Official Plan that would allow demolishing of current buildings and construction of new condos on the downtown waterfront.— Faith Schofield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not destroy our beautiful waterfront. People from Toronto come down here to enjoy our special waterfront. Thanks greatly appreciated— Suzie McCullough, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please protect the waterfront and conserve its heritage. I vote “no” to the proposed developments.— Evette Sauriol, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop these high rises from taking our waterfront away from all of us to enjoy. Let the history live on.— Lynn Jones, saveourwaterfront.ca
This plan will ruin something that most people from Burlington are most proud of…our beautiful waterfront…somebody has to stand up and say stop to these developers…— Katherine Dockendorff, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not tear down Emma’s, as it is one of the oldest buildings in Burlington, with a massive part of our history (and it even has a resident ghost).— Trish Johnson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Mississauga, Oakville and Hamilton have nothing like Emma’s in their cities, Toronto realized too late that it tore down too many heritage buildings, and they haven’t got their waterfront right yet. Please don’t let greed rule your decision.
Unfortunately, builders only care about money, and not about heritage and charm in a city.I hope there are enough people to campaign against the building of these massive money hungry builders who will overtake our waterfront.
PLEASE Save our waterfront. — Nicole Algar, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our heritage and waterfront should not go away as it did in Toronto and Oakville. Please Lets change the plans now.— Cory-Lee Huston, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more highrises in the waterfront area. Do not spoil the view and the atmosphere with highrises.— Elizabeth Waldrum, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love how Burlington looks just the way it is. What an awful thing it would be to tear down those beautiful buildings and put up high rises. The greed of some people has no limits!!!— Margie van der Horden, saveourwaterfront.ca
Covering our waterfront will not create the type of community I know Burlington strives to build. I have lived here my whole life, and spent many glorious hours enjoying all that the waterfront has to offer. If you block our waterfront, we become a community on one of the largest lakes on the planet…who cannot enjoy their part of the lake. I know Burlington takes pride in it’s civic planning – this is evident from the trees and gardens that line our streets and medians – and I firmly believe that covering the waterfront with buildings goes against what Burlington values. Thank you.— Stephanie Todman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the waterfront, don’t make us like Toronto-it’s ugly!!!!!!— Janet Hamilton, saveourwaterfront.ca
The whole of the waterfront should be for the use of all citizens – not just the idle rich. City hall is ignoring the ordinary taxpayer.— Nita Farquharson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the highrises. Let’s protect our water front.— Nick, saveourwaterfront.ca
no highrises.— Cathy Seaman, saveourwaterfront.ca
I always prided that Burlington, not like many other communities on the lake, provided lots of room to freely view the lake. I have recently once again enjoyed visiting the waterfront just because I can see the lake. If these towers are erected this location will not be one of my and my family’s favourites. Stop these buildings from being built. They will give some short term financial gain but long term pain.— Michael Harrison, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have always admired how Burlington has protected its waterfront. It is the envy of many! Please do not allow high rises to destroy the view and public access.— Donna Fleming, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please no more High rise Protect the Waterfront. Come on guys. What kind of a mayor do we have.?? Has he no backbone???— Patricia Murphy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Time to stop this mad surge of over-development. Your “”official”” plan sucks.— Graham Gilmour, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have a nice waterfront and it would be a crime to ruin it with large multi-story buildings. We don’t want to look like Toronto.— Marlene Stevenson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s save our waterfront. Let’s save our City!! It’s presently a wonderful place to live.— Eydie Noy, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough housing in Burlington without the expansion of any roadways. Condo building has gotten out of hand downtown with all the new ones being built on Elizabeth Street, or the base of Martha or the base of Brant Street. I know that change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to take the place of any green space that is available. Please leave our waterfront alone.I really hope that our voices will not go unheard as so many times they have. Why not continue the boardwalk in the other direction so that many more people can enjoy cycling, rollerblading or just hiking along a scenic route to Oakville or Mississauga. This seems to be enjoyed by many along the beach strip end of the waterfront. — Janice Geddes, saveourwaterfront.ca
I spent the first 20 years of my life living in downtown Burlington, a beautiful and vibrant community where important history was reflected by heritage buildings, tree lined avenues and great parks. I understand there is a vision to create more housing in the downtown waterfront area, and I feel very strongly against this taking place at the expense of the aforementioned heritage buildings. One can only imagine what Burlington’s history will look like another hundred years from now, but I hope it doesn’t read that a 2010 city council voted to shed the previous hundred years of history only to erect condo’s that lined the pockets of greedy developers of the day. Condo’s…. is that the legacy we’re leaving our children and their children? I hope not. A revitalized and vibrant Burlington waterfront can bring people together without having them live on top of each other, and this is the direction I think Council should embark upon.— Danny Mason, saveourwaterfront.ca
I HAVE LIVED IN BURLINGTON, I LOVE THE WATERFRONT, DON’T KILL IT…….— Norman Henry Jordan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please limit development south of Lakeshore Road to two or possibly three floors ONLY. Preferably, make it parkland.— E A Crouch, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please leave the waterfront alone so that the people of Burlington can take their families and enjoy the lovely park and open space that is down there.— Mary, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront; no condos along the waterfront.— Lillian Elliott, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want any more buildings along the water front,keep it the way it is ,we have enough now.— Yvette Roy, saveourwaterfront.ca
OUR WINDOW TO THE LAKE. ONCE IT’S GONE, IT IS GONE FOREVER.— John L Toft, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not support highrises on the waterfront. Totally not acceptable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!— Ellen Barton, saveourwaterfront.ca
A Healthy Downtown is important – – – but not at the cost of our heritage buildings – – there must be a way to protect our heritage and still promote development where needed to keep our downtown healthy -one question, do the current proposed plans affect the current public access to the or view of the waterfront??? And what about other considerations with assuming increased population with development – healthcare – education – are system is currently struggling – how to we provide for more????— Lesley Megarry, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t need high rises on the waterfront, we need places to shop and eat, a main street to stroll on (like Oakville) and to enjoy the view our waterfront brings, high rises will ensure only the rich will see our lake not the average citizen of Burlington, We should not become a city of rich and greedy but remain a town of environmentally friendly and respectful of our heritage.— Anne MacNeil, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront be. There are too few areas like this left to enjoy.— Diane Temeriski, saveourwaterfront.ca
Although I am all for new development, it must be in areas that are in need of growth and I believe it is in the best interest of the City of Burlington to create a safe haven for the historical buildings and properties along its very limited lake front. Please repeal the official plan to safe this area and only allow development where it is practical and doesn’t impede the future generations ability to view and relish the lakeshore waterfront.— Fred Stremble, saveourwaterfront.ca
A review of the official plan for the waterfront is essential if we are to preserve the land and beauty for the population of the city and avoid the concrete canyons of Toronto’s folly.— Joe Babiak, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protecting the rich cultural assets of Old Lakeshore Road is intimately linked to the quality of life in our city and our ability to increase density on a human scale— Jeff Bonnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t do this— Ian Barclay, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, We as residents of Burlington, have also the right of access to the Lake Front as well. Therefore stop building MEGA Condo’s obstructing the Lakeshore. Be sensible!!! And think of the future.— Clarita & Jan du Mez, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s consider a better vision that protects our precious waterfront.— Allison Oldfield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this development on our waterfront— John F McLean, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lakeshore traffic is already a disaster! Leave what’s left of the lakefront for the community.— Darlene, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep our waterfront free of tall buildings. I was raised in Windsor where the city has made much of the waterfront an accessible area for all to enjoy– has increased that area over the years, I will be very disappointed if Burlington, my current home doesn’t continue to expand on park area along the waterfront. To improve on that theme and keep our older buildings intact along Lakeshore and in the downtown core.— Susan Fung, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a teen my family supported “save the Lakeshore” now our city leadership squanders our heritage. Increased traffic and pollution are part of enjoying their vision for the waterfront. Vote the lot out of office.— Kim Darby, saveourwaterfront.ca
High rise development in my opinion will destroy Burlington’s downtown community. City officials have already made too many mistakes with our tax dollars-they can’t be trusted with this most important decision on how best to develop this area which has such potential. I’m also concerned with plans to build multiple level parking facilities in various downtown locations, who needs these eye sores. I applaud your efforts-please run for Mayor, we need a real one next time.— Robert Haslam, saveourwaterfront.ca
What ever happened to keeping our heritage houses? I think this is all unacceptable?— Bernadette Borgemeister, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in downtown Burlington for 30 years and I too support saving the ‘waterfront lands’ from high rise development. The increase of traffic alone will certainly reduce the enjoyment of visiting this unique area. I applaud the effort to stop this madness.— Mary Main, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need more windows on the lake, not 6-10 story towers.— Elizabeth Garner, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our past is worth more that tax benefits today. For heaven’s sakes, trying to think bigger doesn’t mean thinking taller! let’s save what makes our city charming and unique, there’s very little of it left!— Doreen Heather Moore, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront— Susan Caroline Webb, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Burlington’s waterfront – we don’t need another Toronto!!!— Lesley Clinker, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the view, also the congestion on our lake front.— Elizabeth Lachance, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are enough condos facing the waterfront. This is absolutely ridiculous to tear down years of history to make builders money…this is going to make beautiful downtown Burlington into an ugly mess of high rises.— Jenifer Gritke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, please, please do not RUIN Burlington’s waterfront! I jog along our waterfront all the time, and it is absolutely beautiful. It would be an outrage to destroy a neighbourhood with such character, history, and appeal, only to build square, steel boxes to replace it. Please, please, please, do not RUIN this waterfront!— Lilly Jordan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep the lake front open for everyone to enjoy— Sharon Wilhelm, saveourwaterfront.ca
Make it better, not worse. Greed seems to slipping in.— Wayne Agate, saveourwaterfront.ca
The lake view is for everyone. Put high rise away from the lake and we can all enjoy beautiful Burlington— David Burns Cunningham, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t expect the local government to do anything FOR Burlington. Shop local, I don’t think so, they award city contracts to firms in Ottawa. Green our city, unlikely given the amount of development they allow up North – why are there deer wandering around on Dundas – ’cause they have no place to go. And would we ever expect them to leave the beautiful waterfront untouched – heck no. The more they can do to screw up this great city, the more we’ve got to do to stop them. They seem to ignore that they are ELECTED – they might want to consider listening to those who can take ‘em out of power just as easily as they got in. Count me in for helping stop the destruction of a heritage area.— Jaclyn Jones, abetterburlington.ca
Keep up the good work.— Ronald G. Clark, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to keep our heritage buildings. Its part of what makes Burlington a special place to live. Our lake front view belongs to all of us, not just a select few.— Jack & Violet Hall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why would you want to destroy the lovely older buildings in our community and build high rise buildings that only those in these buildings would be able to see our waterfront….think of the heritage buildings and not the pocketbook of the city….— Lynda Jodoin, saveourwaterfront.ca
I fully support this campaign. Already one of the 1800s house has been demolished!!! What are the planners thinking when they approve these projects? This area can become a beautiful tourist attraction!!— Ecaterina Nedelcu, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t obstruct anymore of the waterfront. Emma’s is important to the downtown heritage of our city.— Debbie Downs, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our Waterfront. Too many high rises already.— Gerard VandenBerg, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to protect our waterfront heritage. Pls change the decision to allow the unsightly construction on the waterfront.— Donna Lewczuk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Minimize the high rises and keep the lakefront open to the public.— Julie Jagoe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront—–please don’t destroy our heritage— Eileen Clark, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a current resident in the downtown area and as a child growing up in the downtown area, I do not want to see any further reconstruction take place in this area. My history is 55 years long and I don’t believe that progress is better. I believe our downtown area contains a great and beautiful history that we should be preserved and not destroyed.— Melanie Herman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep the waterfront the way it is— Rob Barclay, saveourwaterfront.ca
If we wanted Toronto, we’d live in Toronto. Leave us as we are with some sense of history— Maggie Pentecost, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington’s beautiful waterfront is already lacking in public access. I believe that any proposal for waterfront development downtown should only include projects which fully include the public, and keep open views of lake Ontario.— Agost Lourenco, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront. We can make the “Core” a pretty oasis – please stop the mutilation.— I.M. Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am in total accord with saving our waterfront and willing to help in whatever way I can.— David Hamnett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I lived in Burlington for many years and enjoyed the waterfront, as well as Emma’s Back Porch. This has always been one of my favorite restaurants as being able to eat on waterfront is so relaxing and beautiful. I still frequent the shops and walks along there even though I have moved. To allow more high rise buildings would be a crime, to tear down such beautiful heritage building that are extremely maintained would truly be a shame.— Nikki Laskin, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want the heritage buildings torn down along the waterfront and replaced by any more of these these multi-storey towers.— Pamela Toupin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thanks for organizing this campaign Marianne. The waterfront we have in Burlington is very unique and needs to be developed thoughtfully.— John Paddon, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to keep our water front. Why put up high rises and spoil the view we haven’t got much of it left. Build you highrises north of No. 5 . I’m sure most of the people in Beautiful Burlington, will agree. We moved here in 64, and we don’t want to leave, we love Burlington,so far. We need our shore line,to much of it is already gone. SAVE OUR WATER FRONT, PLEASE.— Helen & Ivan Gauthier, saveourwaterfront.ca
Forward thinking is crucial! Please don’t let Burlington become a place where a very few can enjoy our natural lakefront beauty.— Dianne Segsworth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Good luck – City Hall always has their own agenda.— Jayson Coffield, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’ve lived in Burlington all my life…— Lynn Geddes, saveourwaterfront.ca
Can we not keep some heritage on the waterfront??? Rather than just keep tearing down the old quaint buildings only to be replaced by more Hi-rise Condo’s???
Burlington residents likes their waterfront as is!!!
My husband and I restored 2 heritage buildings in the ’70′s to preserve old Burlington (Water St)— Helen Dowling, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to preserve what is left of our waterfront for everyone to enjoy and people should not have to pay for the privilege of getting to the park and waterfront.— Helen Allanson, saveourwaterfront.ca
First question: who got a cheque for the approval of this devastation of the waterfront?
Reeks of the Walmart deal huh ?Politicians = corruption & no morals — Rick Ashby, saveourwaterfront.ca
I travel to Burlington 2 times a week to dance classes and enjoy the view of the lake…..do I want to look at more buildings or the calm, peaceful lake?— Laurie Millar, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why does Burlington city council only seem to listen to developers? Issues as important as this should be handled democratically, with input from all Burlington residents. Even much maligned Hamilton city council has the sense to realise what an asset they have in their waterfront.— Dianne Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront!— Tim and Debbie Hogan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please, please do not take away the wonderful ambiance, history, beauty and the relaxing environment of these special gifts provided to us, the general public at large and the future generations to come, by our predecessors.— Jeffrey Bostock, saveourwaterfront.ca
To replace these buildings and destroy such true heritage will only be of benefit to the few with available wealth.
Can you advise us where the general public should now spend their time and money to get the simple but endearing feeling of belonging, relaxation and simple beauty which this area currently brings to everyone just being able to spend our precious time there.
The public does not need more concrete buildings blocking our views of the natural beauties of our world.
Its time to get smart and think beyond immediate greed.
If we can’t have access lets at least have a view.— Sandy Cummings, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want anymore high rise developments on the waterfront and we must protect the heritage buildings.— Colleen Solomon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Having been brought up on one of the prettiest rivers in Canada, I can well appreciate living by water.Handing the waterfront over to developers benefits nobody but the developers and a few well-to-do who can afford the condos.- Protecting heritage buildings should be a priority of any councilor. “Spreading the tax base” as councilors love to say, always ends up costing us more taxes. I urge the people of Burlington to join this fight to save the waterfront, otherwise Lakeshore Rd. will just become a glass canyon like Bay St. in Toronto. Councilors, you should adopt the police slogan. “Serve and Protect”, you work for us, we don’t work for you, but sometimes I wonder.— Ralph Hansen, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a former resident who grew up in Burlington, this proposal offends me. Somehow this must not happen. Burlington is known for it’s beautiful waterfront and we already have too many high rise buildings along the lakefront.— Lynda Johnstone Fawcett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’m sure my mother, Edna Johnstone, former Burlington councilor, would be out front in supporting the Save our Waterfront campaign. Please stop this destruction of a beautiful lakeside city.
We must save our Waterfront from adding more High Rise buildings as there are far too many buildings now. Is there nothing sacred in Burlington anymore. To tear down all or even some of these historical buildings is absolutely ludicrous. I thought we were a proud City. I think our City is out of control. I have been a taxpayer since l959 the people in office are out of control.— Lorraine Jackson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not tear down Emma’s Back Porch. Leave a little history in Burlington.— Kathy Therrien, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support “Save our Waterfront” Let’s have a community inspired vision.— Carol Sweeney, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough high-rises— Dana Randall, saveourwaterfront.ca
We just moved to Niagara Falls as Burlington is getting too congested and it is getting hard to see the lake.— Marg Murray, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t do it!— Roberta, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lake Ontario and Burlington does not need another Toronto waterfront style Condo. Save the waterfront view for all residents of Burlington, not just the Condos that face the water.— Daniel Fischer, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want to save the waterfront so I am adding my name to the list. Wish I could add all my family members as well. Someone should start seeing the damage we are doing to the environment! Why not plant some trees and plants instead? Why do these people always think of profit instead of people and their environment? I hope that adding my name helps!— Fran Fafard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop the destruction of historic Burlington— Rudy Bayoumi, saveourwaterfront.ca
The City of Burlington’s respect for and protection of its heritage was one of the reasons I chose to move here over 15 years ago.The core of the city has been preserved which allows all our city’s residents to enjoy it as well as many visitors. I served on the City of Guelph LACAC for several years and was proud of that city’s efforts to protect it’s heritage. Historic buildings were designated by the LACAC and were protected and remained. Federal government funds were accessed to help owners of historic buildings to repair them.Expansion of the city of Guelph occurred in most part in outlying areas leaving the core much as it was.The area of Old Lakeshore in Burlington is not a big area to protect. Destroying the few buildings in this area would remove access to all our residents to allow a developer to profit greatly. The people who can afford to purchase high priced condos in the new buildings would be buying choice access to the lake and lake views.Couldn’t developers build a few blocks north of the lake or farther west of the downtown and still make lots of profit ?There has to be a solution.The city needs a larger tax base .It also needs to develop so halting progress and a healthier economic situation is not good.It shouldn’t be an either /or. More consultation is needed and until that happens a hold should be put on the part of the Official Plan that affects the heritage area.— Diane Doherty, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront. Prevent further congestion on Lakeshore Road— John T. Pegg, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am a Burlington native who wishes to lend support to stop this project from ruining my beautiful hometown.— Shane Dich, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront is for the enjoyment and benefit of the public and is a valued resource which should not be wasted. The council members should do whatever they can to make the right decision.— Barry Partington, saveourwaterfront.ca
Grew up in Burlington & go there often. Don’t want this to happen— Lynn Sherwood, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and most of my family still resides there I love what the waterfront has become but High rise buildings would take away from the beautiful place that has been created thus far.— Charlene Arsenault, saveourwaterfront.ca
Vote for Option l (or less)— Darlene Compton, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to keep our heritage buildings. The city is wasting enough taxpayers money on the pier, when we need it most at the hospital. Money that would be received from developers would also be wasted. We need to protect our heritage isn’t that what we should be concerned with and not $$. I am a life long resident and cannot believe what has happened to our waterfront over the past 10 years.— Tracy Graden, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington, and visit often, I am against this kind of over development. Good luck!— Ed Cowie, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to allow Burlington to keep the uniqueness of our downtown mix, with our heritage buildings and lakeview enshrined in our Official Plan. Please don’t allow our essence as a community of people, and for people, to be destroyed— Beverley Hood, saveourwaterfront.ca
Improve our waterfront for public use/parkland. Do not turn it into a wall of highrises further destroying our view of the lake.— Karen Rivett, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have been Burlington residents since early 40′s. Please do not destroy our beautiful waterfront.— William & Bernice Childs, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our heritage buildings. We do NOT need highrises blocking either the views or access to our waterfront.— Wendy Fleming, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront alone.— Nancy Capstick, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP the highrises! Enough. Leave what’s left, at least, in the flavour of what it is.
What makes Burlington special/exceptional is that people can see and enjoy Lake Ontario, in a the way of few towns along it’s shoreline; the vista-like view, the access to the waterfront through existing commercial venues such as Emma’s and the restaurant upstairs. All this, and in the midst of Burlington’s heritage milieu. We still have the attraction that Oakville used to have; used to be.
I lived in Toronto for decades and saw the wall of condos that blocked the lake from the public and turned Harbourfront into a failed dream for tourism and Toronto’s citizenry. T.O Harbourfront today is nothing to what it was; the magnet, the bustling place everyone used to flock to, to dine, to shop, to walk, to watch, in the 70′s and 80′s.
I was going to go with a friend to Oakville for the afternoon until I saw what it has turned into. More Toronto. No. No. No.Sincerely,
Helga Ross
A recently repatriated Burlingtonian. (Who grew up here; last lived here in 1966) — Helga Ross, saveourwaterfront.ca
Heritage should be #1. Highrises are for very selfish people.— Finlay Morrison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Waterfront should be enjoyed by everyone. Highrises are for very selfish people.— Margaret Morrison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront.— Matt Carter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Guys, Don’t mess up our waterfront. Keep as is.— Ian M. McLean, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am considering moving to Burlington. One of the attractions is the terrific public waterfront. Please do not destroy it!— Aura Hanna, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am not a resident of Burlington but my cousins are and I love the town. I cannot believe that in your greed for tax revenues you would allow the totally decimation of your heritage with rampant downtown development. You will be destroying a unique and charming town and one which we visit often. We are convinced you will lose the majority of visitors and the dollars that they bring with them and that your wonderful downtown area will become a wasteland that will have no attraction for anyone. Progress?? What is wrong with you????— Leslie Barchou, saveourwaterfront.ca
This would be a terrible shame!— Diane, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why does the city insist on destroying our waterfront when there are clearly other areas of Burlington in major need of TLC? This has disgrace written all over it, just like our much-delayed pier.— Elizabeth Goddard, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please add our names to the list protesting the proposed construction of a wall of highrise buildings on Old Lakeshore Rd.There has been too much damage done already by uncontrolled development in Burlington. Bobbie & Dick Hutchings— Arthur Richard Hutchings, saveourwaterfront.ca
I believe that we have enough building along our waterfront now and any additional ones will make it much more difficult for citizens to enjoy the waterfront. Toronto is an example of development gone wrong along their waterfront. Chicago did the same and then decided to install fill in the lake, create a new roar and parkland in front of all the high rises and thus make their waterfront accessible and enjoyable to all instead of only to condo owners…If Burlington council decides to go ahead with current plans, then lets ensure they are willing to backfill lake Ontario and install a similar plan as did Chicago.— Arthur Murray, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you for your efforts. Are you requiring volunteers?— Kathleen Lowry, saveourwaterfront.ca
My wife and I did not move to Burlington to retire and find ourselves in a concrete jungle. Let’s use some common sense.— Wolfe Mielke, saveourwaterfront.ca
The best thing about Burlington is the waterfront and the heritage of the city. Not only will tall buildings ruin the waterfront for the community but so will destroying our heritage buildings.— Judy Duncan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our public spaces. Every citizen in a community deserves access to public waterfront. I know. I live in Peterborough but my relatives and friends live in Burlington.— Kathryn Langley, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and raised in Burlington, and although I haven’t lived in the city for 14 years, I still regularly visit the city and consider it my hometown. You have my support in your efforts.— Bruce Forsyth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Highrises are much better suited north of the QEW.— Hans Funke, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront belongs to the people of Burlington and therefore we should have a say in how it is developed. Burlingtonians take great pride in our waterfront. We take great pleasure in bragging about how our “City” has a unique small town community feel. The waterfront has a great deal to do with that feeling. We don’t want to be a community of towers. We don’t want to be Toronto or Mississauga or Hamilton.— Donna Kary, saveourwaterfront.ca
This plan is ABSURD. Look at the fiasco already going on with the “Pier”. The next election cannot come too soon!— Don Copeland, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront!!!!!!— Sharon Hanks, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Burlington almost 30 years and was originally drawn here because of it’s beautiful waterfront. Why is it that only the rich will enjoy the waterfront? Have we not learned our lesson from Toronto’s bad decisions? Thank you to all who are working so hard on this issue….keep it going!— Doug Sexton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Busier roads, loss of skyline, and they are trying to encourage people to downtown Burlington!!! There clearly is no town-planning or desire for preservation. Lets work to keep Burlington downtown pretty and not Toronto.— Sherry Bayoumi, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not feel that Burlington needs to have these towers built along the lakeshore. I am concerned that they will overtake the heritage buildings, and we will lose the look and feel of the current lakeshore. I spend many evenings walking and biking on the lakeshore and would not want the “town” feel to change. There are many more appropriate areas in Burlington that are better suited for the towers.— Kim Bird, saveourwaterfront.ca
Character takes years to build but only months of construction to ruin……— Andy Burt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington waterfront is a treasure for all its residents as well as visiting tourists. I would like to be a part of the “Save the Waterfront” bandwagon. We need to preserve this area for our children and their children – nothing can replace nature.— Janet Bracalenti, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront should be multiple use parks for all to enjoy. When the land is gone it is gone.— Colleen Pattrick, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to protect the heritage buildings of Burlington and keep the waterfront for all of us who pay our taxes to enjoy. I am vehemently opposed to this short sighted money motivated thinking. The future of our city will be irreparably damaged!— Donna M. Sexton, saveourwaterfront.ca
As I live in a 200+ year old home in Burlington and have renovated my home in keeping with the heritage of the home, I am against the tearing down of heritage buildings and the development of towers on Burlington’s waterfront.— Margaret Vida-Morrison, saveourwaterfront.ca
DON’T do it….don’t leave us looking like a mini Toronto waterfront…. let us keep our identity!!!— Helen Margaret Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the Waterfront!— Paulette Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
We would make money with tourists. Put the high rises further north – they are so high they can still see the lake.— Meg Stevens, saveourwaterfront.ca
Option 1 of Meed’s choices would be our choice. NO MORE THAN— Blackman, saveourwaterfront.ca
10 storeys, let us not copy the UGLY scenarios of Mississauga and others.
One thing that is very attractive about Burlington is that the city has not made the mistake that Toronto has, obscuring the waterfront. Let’s not go in that direction. Let’s keep the waterfront available to the citizens of Burlington.— Judy Turner-Blain, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront. Prevent further congestion on Lakeshore Road— Stephen Durber, saveourwaterfront.ca
The character and history of the Burlington waterfront MUST be preserved and enhanced, not, destroyed by the greed of developers and council. Building up the waterfront as a destination will take time and careful and inspired planning; the council obviously is only interested in the short term “success” and economic stimulus (not to mention addition to the tax base) that development like this would deliver.— Glenn Pedersen, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly support infilling as a way to protect our farmland. There are other areas of Burlington that are better suited for this development.— Janine Reed, saveourwaterfront.ca
Time to get involved….who’s looking after the public’s interests?— Rolly Astrom, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and I can’t believe all the changes over the years. When you drive over the Skyway and look at the downtown core all you see are highrises!!! It is such a shame and taking down these lovely old heritage buildings would be a terrible loss. It can’t always be about money and thats all these developers are about……greed!!! We want to see our waterfront too and our old buildings, not a concrete wall!!! Leave the building alone!!!!— Rita Thompson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t build high rises in the area. Learn from the arts centre and pier mess.— Barbara MacNeil, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront please.— Marianne Whitehead, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t destroy the beauty of our waterfront. I’m for getting a committee— Billie Houlgrave, saveourwaterfront.ca
together to vote on a plan acceptable to the majority.
We moved from Toronto about 3 yrs. ago, and love the accessibility of Burlington’s waterfront. We don’t want Burlington to become a ‘mini Toronto’. It has it’s own charm which will not be enhanced by dotting the waterfront with high rises.— Helen Hiscock, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s not do what Toronto did!— Vincent Blain, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more development of the waterfront. There are already too many high buildings along the Lakeshore Road and we don’t want any more.— Iain Mackenzie, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must get this council to listen to the residents.— Richard Guger, saveourwaterfront.ca
I lived all my life in Burlington and have attended different functions over the years at Emma’s etc. Would be a shame to lose the historical buildings in this area.— Liz McCarthy, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront is already no longer user friendly with Spencers and paid parking. Road systems won’t support high density development. The pier isn’t working out so well. How much more damage does the city want to do to our waterfront? Please….stop the towers and save our waterfront!!— Kelley Bartlett, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why do these ridiculous politicians keep destroying history?? Large condo developments are a blight and destroy any sense of neighbourhood that the local community currently enjoys. I say adamantly and without reservation that this development plan should be stopped immediately!!!— Catherine Fogden, saveourwaterfront.ca
I totally agree with this campaign’s objectives.— Cathy Killeen, saveourwaterfront.ca
I had lived in and still work in Burlington for many years and regularly come down to the waterfront to enjoy the scenery. I can go to Toronto and look at large high rises, that is not what the city needs. Burlington has a unique waterfront and it should be preserved.— Sharon Kleer, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP the commercialization of the waterfront in Burlington! Why destroy the historical significance of the buildings in the area JUST to entertain MORE super structures for housing developers! Keep the history!— Patricia Bradshaw, saveourwaterfront.ca
All the tall buildings distract from the natural beauty of our waterfront and the unique small city feel that we have always had. Stop trying to make us like Toronto.— Laura Miscione, saveourwaterfront.ca
Look at how Hamilton is trying to improve it’s waterfront image. Open green space. And you want to build highrises along Burlington’s waterfront. Are you nuts, or just looking for the best way to make money?— Kyna Intini, saveourwaterfront.ca
PLEASE DO NOT BUILD THESE….SAVE OUR WATERFRONT AND HERITAGE BUILDINGS.— Ley F. Spence, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t put up the tall buildings!— Joan Lambert, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is a treasure to be protected. I have lived in Burlington most of my life. One of the things I love best is the beautiful waterfront.— Lori Wysocki, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please no more high buildings on the Burlington waterfront. It must stay public parks and low buildings.— Robert Eden, saveourwaterfront.ca
City hall is supposed to be representing the citizens of Burlington. If this is the case, where are residents having no say in how our city develops. Tearing down Burlington’s heritage and blocking out the lakefront will just drive away tourism. This sort of activity should not be allowed; give the citizens back their voice. Shame on you Burlington Councilors.— Kelly Lynn St Anne, saveourwaterfront.ca
Totally against, looks like corruption and serves only a small group of people; other cities around the world made same mistake, sorry ever since. Don’t allow it. After all is done, there is NO return!!!! Please.— Eva Kolwes, saveourwaterfront.ca
Hi, I’m a lifelong Burlington resident and I’m really disgusted by the backdoor meetings which allowed the current official plan to be passed.— Michael Giardina, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help your campaign.
Our waterfront is a beautiful and precious place, and although I support urban development and am a condo owner myself; I disagree with this occuring in a key remaining area of scenic landscape by the waterfront. Other options must be explored. Protect the beauty and enjoyment of our waterfront, spread the word!— Craig Wright, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE OUR WATERFRONT – STOP THESE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS AND SAVE THE WATERFRONT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.— Richard C. Whiley, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s beautiful.— Hannah, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s nature.
It’s meant to be there.
Let’s hold on to all the beauty and peace we can get as it is rare now days.
I think it`s time for a change at city hall. These elected councilors have apparently forgotten who put them there and they represent the people of Burlington – not themselves.— David Hough, saveourwaterfront.ca
Best of luck! If extra help is needed lemme know.— Stephanie Recker, saveourwaterfront.ca
My brother lives near this site and we need to preserve our heritage and forget greedy condo developers. They can build elsewhere.— Dean Woods, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s not become another high rise dirty city. Let’s protect the pristine reputation that Burlington has upheld and deserves to have. We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful location, lets not throw it away and destroy our historical landmarks. These buildings are being put up at our expense for what… more money? The city never took the time to survey the community of Burlington to find out what we would like to do with our lakefront. The decision shouldn’t solely be in their hands. We have to come together as a community and decide what is best for our environment, our people, and most of all our history – that defines us all.— Lisa Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our beautiful waterfront is a treasure that must be protected from politicians and developers. We, people of Burlington, need to be included in decisions that will change our waterfront heritage forever.— Barbara Hurst, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thanks for taking up this cause. Let’s protect our waterfront and heritage.— Roberta Duncan, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Burlington all my life. I take pride in bringing family and friends to our waterfront. It would be a shame to destroy the heritage of our city.— Karen Livingston, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in the area and plan to move back once I retire. I vote to save the history of the Burlington waterfront!— Mike Fazekas, saveourwaterfront.ca
No No No…..putting any more high rise buildings on the lakefront is no longer acceptable. This type of activity simply stems from some sort of naive notion on the part of council to somehow broaden the tax base, when too much of our municipal dollars are already being squandered. This will not stand. There should be no high rise buildings south of New Street. Period.— Bob McLean, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thanks for the information. I just hear bits and pieces about these issues. Thanks for the listing for your web site I found in the Burlington Post I will now look a lot closer.— Alan Dyas, saveourwaterfront.ca
As Toronto dwellers, living and working downtown and shut off from Toronto’s waterfront by a wall of highrises, we love to stroll Burlington’s waterfront when we visit our family there. Don’t follow Toronto’s unfortunate decisions.— Michael and Christine Kilby, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our local gov’t. can’t even build a pier, never mind be trusted to plan our waterfront. The bureaucracy at City hall needs to be replaced. The best that can be said about them is they’re incompetent.— Bob Wilford, saveourwaterfront.ca
We wholeheartedly support this Save the Waterfront campaign. And we wonder how many people are aware of the City’s plan to allow a 17 storey building to be constructed downtown on Maria Street between John and Elizabeth Streets. It would seem to make more sense to keep any additional traffic away from downtown and closer to access to the highways. As one of your supporter’s said, “we can’t make any more waterfront”. We strongly urge Council to reconsider their building proposals and not lose this opportunity to create something unique.— Mary Lou Utter and Peter Garstang, saveourwaterfront.ca
History brings; warmth glass towers are cold and unwelcoming. What are our councilors thinking? Look at Paletta Mansion and how wonderful that historic park is! Protect our history!— Arthur Rendall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect this area of the Burlington waterfront from further high rise development. We have seen more than enough already !!— Karen Shannon, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough high-rises along the lakeshore. We don’t want or need any more.— Gary Scobie, saveourwaterfront.ca
Other cities worldwide, are giving the waterfront back to the people, while our fair city is taking out the people pleasing, tourist attraction that shrinks constantly, and throwing the down town into shadow. Brilliant!!! Nothing but Greed. It’s clear that none of the council live down town.— Donna L. Morden, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have enough high rises and ugly building along our waterfront. Let’s reclaim the land and continue the park atmosphere–without the likes of Spencers Landing.— Don & Juanita Hill, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and raised in Burlington AND still living here with my children now…don’t do it!!— Melanie Arthur, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have already lost too much waterfront.— Charles McDougall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Soon there will be little left of the original beautiful Burlington.— Connie McDougall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you for this crucially important initiative. The waterfront has already been hurt by too much commercial development. The restaurant in the park, for example, has taken away free public space. I support 100% your efforts to develop a saner, people-friendly vision. Council should put a moratorium on all current development and immediately begin in-depth public consultation.— Dave Adeney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington waterfront represents to us the ideal one w.r.t. board walk and water front. Every time we visit with our in Laws (Kilbys) we go for a walk on the water front. It is our best kept secrets. We enjoy the food, shopping and walks. Please preserve it from becoming a zoo of buildings that ruin the water front for everybody. Let`s keep the character of Burlington; a nice, quiet, serene and beautiful community. Continue keeping it clean, less dense and beautiful.— Basma Shalaby, saveourwaterfront.ca
I definitely support this campaign— Adrian CS Gordon, saveourwaterfront.ca
High rise buildings do not contribute to the beauty of our waterfront area. Where is the vision for the city? Developers don’t really care where they build as long as they get paid! What is wrong with our mayor and council ? How can they be so short sighted? Please come to your senses and realize what you are doing to our history.— Peter and Sharon McCarroll, saveourwaterfront.ca
Dear Council Members:Please entertain a better vision for Burlinton, one where meaningful, heritage landmarks remain.
The Estaminet was the favourite dining place of many interesting and influential people including a Citizen of the Year, Mr. Alan Nicholson.
I would not like to see Burlington’s waterfront replaced with 10 or 6 story towers, housing for the wealthy built out of greed of developers.
Has the Council thought of what former Mayors have to say about these plans?
I ask that the City Council rethink their approval and advance the further development of Burlington without towers on the waterfront.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Robson
(nee Graham) — saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP— Ted Hryshko, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and grew up at 395 Martha Street and have wonderful memories of going to the lake to walk and swim.. Let’s keep accessible to all!— Lois Duckett Brouwers, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please add my name to the list of people wanting to save the waterfront.— Beth Rutty, saveourwaterfront.ca
STOP IT ALL!!— Alison Gray, saveourwaterfront.ca
I fully support your efforts to limit development on Burlington’s waterfront. This area is for ALL of the people of Burlington, not an elite few.— Jeff Lake, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is starting to make me sick! all above Highway 5 is being destroyed by overcrowding and new homes and the business park idea up there lol, check out Mississauga’s on Ridgeway are even a quarter of them rented? no. Also on Brittania road off of Guelph line across the street from the Halton Conservation Authority they are building 12 big homes, that looks real good on them. Last but not least Downtown has the charm we all love let’s not ruin it.— Bryan Boyle, saveourwaterfront.ca
Are 10 story towers needed? Are more high priced condos needed?I know the project provides jobs and such but why such a massive project and without any social leanings i.e, subsidized housing, co-ops, etc….this project STINKS of money, money and money. For who though? — Simon Gauci, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a long time resident and business owner in Burlington I have to strongly voice my opinion that current plans to allow high rise buildings to be constructed on the south side of Lakeshore Road in Burlington is wrong! Save our waterfront! Save our heritage! Restrict severely height allowances of any new construction in this area! Protect Burlington’s waterfront for all current and future residents. A six (6) story maximum is the most I could ever see as acceptable. I would even suggest the closing of Brant Street between Lakeshore Road and Caroline Street and creation of a pedestrian mall. Change the street to east of Brant to one way north bound and the street to the west of Brant Street (Locust St) to one way south bound. Look to Sparks Street mall in Ottawa. Create more parking on those new one way streets to make pedestrian traffic downtown easy and accessible. As a past owner of a unit in The Baxter I can clearly see that not only is the height of construction being restricted required, but also the requirement that ALL future construction be forced to accommodate parking for residents/businesses and ADDITIONAL parking for visitors. John A. (Sandy) Calder, President, Unique Chrysler, Burlington, Ontario— saveourwaterfront.ca
Build these tall buildings up on Dundas/Hwy 5 and then they can have all the views they want without destroying the ones down here and without creating even worse traffic issues.— Michele Prestage, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave our waterfront alone.— Irene Ross, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let the people of Burlington and surrounding areas to enjoy our waterfront.— William Ross, saveourwaterfront.ca
I don’t want the Lakeshore to be a canyon of High rises any more than it is now.— Donald S Rolston, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thank you for taking this on. I’ve been suspicious of this ever since those three “cottages” between Locust and Burlington on Lakeshore weren’t shown as part of the designated “heritage district” when they were on that kick – and yet they’re older than many they wanted to designate. Apparently the block on the southeast corner of Brant and Lakeshore is bought up by a condo developer. Let’s stop it now – isn’t this an election year?— Nancy Steadman, saveourwaterfront.ca
Halt all waterfront development plans pending articulation of a community-led vision.— Wayne Thompson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the highrises. The water front should be enjoyed by everyone not just a few.— Bernice Ann Galea, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please all of us need to be able to be by the lake.— Ingrid Dunkley, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more tall buildings along the waterfront.— Sandra Warren, saveourwaterfront.ca
Access to and views of the lake should not be reserved for the tenants of high-rise towers.— Celina Johnsen, saveourwaterfront.ca
And when we destroy our heritage, we become just another cookie-cutter community.
I am against building the high rises…stop it now..save our waterfront— George R. Barbu, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington does not need anymore downtown high rise construction. Brant St traffic is a nightmare on any day of the week. The waterfront and charm of downtown Burlington eroding We don”t wish to have a concrete jungle.— Patricia Victoria Thompson, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is solely for profit for the developers & for the tax revenue. All this can be obtained by building elsewhere. Do not destroy our beautiful lake front.— Catherine Utter, saveourwaterfront.ca
Heritage buildings are still important to this community and the beauty of the waterfront needs to be preserved.— Jim Parker, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up on Locust St. in Burlington during the 40′s and 50′s. PLEASE don’t destroy the heritage buildings that add meaning to the town. New doesn’t mean better! Too many places have been ruined by developers in it just for the money. I am proud to live at Gibsons Landing (home of the Beachcombers Series). Our town has managed to refuse waterfront development and has even kept Wal-Mart out! Tourists flock here in the summer to witness the quaintness, uniqueness and history of the village.— Patricia Freelund, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the waterfront space.— Joanne Stewart, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are already enough high-rise buildings along our waterfront. Any additions can only degrade the quality of life for Burlington residents and reduce the city’s tourist appeal.— Spyros Beltaos, saveourwaterfront.ca
Listen to the wisdom of the community and protect the heart of the neighbourhood.— Linda Corry, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support Burlington’s heritage and hope that the changes to the waterfront will be to restore the buildings rather than destroy them.— Sasha Lomas, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am totally against the official plan passed by the city council.— Lorraine Kaczur, saveourwaterfront.ca
As life long residents of Burlington, Bill and I are appalled by the lack of planning and insight that is going into the downtown development. We commute that way every day and the traffic adds upwards of 15 minutes to our already long commute. There isn’t room for any more traffic exiting buildings and businesses during rush hour. It’s already busy enough.Apart from that issue, the whole character of the downtown area will change if more high rises appear. There isn’t enough infrastructure to support living sustainably for more people. There is only one grocery store in that area and it is already busy. People aren’t going to want to walk around that area because of the traffic noise and congestion. As it is now, I have no idea why anyone would find it appealing to sit outside to eat at one of the outdoor patios. There is too much noise to make it enjoyable. These units will probably not be affordable to the average person or senior and in all likelihood those who can afford to live there will work outside Burlington.
The live/work units that were built along Martha and Pearl are mostly empty storefronts because there is little or no parking for people using the shops. Village Square is a ghost town because the high rents have driven out most of the businesses. Why not work on making what we already have first class.Let me know what we can do to help. — Michele Schwenger, saveourwaterfront.ca
These buildings would take the beauty and character of Burlington away.— Ursula H. Edwards, saveourwaterfront.ca
We already have such traffic problems here, since the 2 lane streets have been made into 1 lanes. Talk about logic, first you narrow the streets, than you triple and quadruple the amount of cars on the road. We talk about saving the environment, too much garbage, not sufficient electricity and fresh water – would building these big highrises solve that problem or increase it????
My suspicion is the “”money”” – more tax money, the more the salaries of city council can be increased. They already doubled within the last 5 years, yet there are insufficient funds in this province, to raise the OAS for seniors this year. Outrageous – yet everything else is going up.
I would like to see a waterfront development plan that includes greenspace and accessibility to the water for all, minus impediments to the lake view that tall buildings will cause. We are not Toronto but the plan in place by current city council will mimic Toronto’s waterfront skyline – cement towers and little view. No thank you.— Susan Redgrave, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is what makes going downtown more pleasurable. I love going to Emma’s Back Porch and the Water Street cooker. Its a fun place to go…and I love trying to hear footsteps in the ladies washroom in the Water Street Cooker bathroom. Please let it stay!!! Its a historical landmark do you actually want to destroy it.— Willow Young, saveourwaterfront.ca
The current volume of downtown condos is enough. Walking Lakeshore Dr is pleasant and is an asset to our community and a tourist attraction.— Jorie Sharpe, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t repeat the mistakes made by Toronto!!! Torontonians mourn the fact that they don’t even know they live on a lake anymore. It can’t be seen in the downtown because of the high rise buildings. The City sold out to development in the 1980′s and made a grave error. My summer property is in Burlington at Cedar Springs but my residence is in Toronto.— Bev Simpson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington is unique in curtailing development north of Hwy 5 and now has an opportunity to preserve its downtown waterfront property. When I say I spend time in Burlington, each person comments on how beautiful and wonderful it is and that, unlike other cities in or near the GTA, it has remained a city with a lake front and rural land. Don’t lose these precious features!
Good luck, but I feel with the Council we now have that this is a lost cause. The developers have too much influence and money.— Freda Veitch, saveourwaterfront.ca
I ask council to reverse their endorsement of the Official Plan for downtown. Let the citizens continue to enjoy full view of the lake rather than through a few narrow windows between developments.— John Talbot, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the Heritage Buildings. It is so important to preserve our Historical past for our children and grandchildren.— Anne-Louise Watts, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not want Burlington’s waterfront to become a sea of cookie-cutter concrete tall condo buildings.
Do not allow the removal of any more buildings on the waterfront in Burlington. Change the existing plan.— Richard Hansen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop blocking the sun with highrises! NO MORE BUILDING.— Krista M. Richards, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Burlington for many years and will come back in the future..please save historic buildings.— Anne Primak, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the development— Lynn Brownell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Politicians and developers have already done their best to spoil this fair city and have patronized their tax paying citizens by giving them ?Windows on the lake?. Let us stop any further development. We the taxpayers want our Historic buildings and Lakefront left well alone.— Bob and Margaret Ives, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the development of the lakefront with highrise condo’s, if you want to build condo’s move them inland. We also need more councilors, six people should not be making these decisions there should be twelve on council. Election time is approaching people they screwed up on the Pier & Preforming Arts this will be strike three.— Mike Vencel, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not need any more high rise buildings on the waterfront. Let all of us enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake— Victor Flegg, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a former Burlington resident it would be a disgrace to build the proposed developments. The downtown core, especially the waterfront is a landmark of historic buildings and a place where everyone can enjoy – don’t destroy this!— Sara Flegg, saveourwaterfront.ca
If highrise condos are to be built, build them on the North side of the street so that the view of the lake can be enjoyed by everyone not just the condo owners— Tracy Henderson, saveourwaterfront.ca
SAVE OUR CITY from HIGHRISES It’s Burlington’s people who should vote for the proper development!— Edwin Deacon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Give your head a shake city council!If we wanted high rise buildings on the waterfront we would be living in Toronto.— Brenda Brown, saveourwaterfront.ca
This development of more highrises is appalling and simply should not be done— Nathan DeNardis, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is NOT my vision of downtown Burlington.No high rises on the lakefront!
Has City Council learned nothing from TO?
Election year looming. Maybe time for new council members with fresh vision. — Paul Klawunn, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep our waterfront from filling up with tall buildings. The citizens of Burlington must be able to enjoy the view south of Lakeshore. And we must save our heritage buildings. We don’t want this wonderful city to become only a bunch of tall buildings with people isolated in their apartments. We want it to be a loving, living village!— Susan McDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
We do not want highrises at our waterfront. Toronto is hideous looking and an embarrassment to city planning. Please do not do this to Burlington. My whole family including my 3 children who will grow up and live in this area for years to come, cares about our waterfront— Jeannie Bugiardini, saveourwaterfront.ca
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – don’t allow the development plan to go ahead.— Lillian Vukanovich, saveourwaterfront.ca
I moved to Burlington because of its charming downtown core. Coming from Mississauga I have seen what a cement city looks like. Council should become more in tune with what the residents of Burlington are looking for in their community. Instead of just listening to the current city planners.— Katie Brown, saveourwaterfront.ca
Build parks not walls— W. Patrick Brown, saveourwaterfront.ca
This current city council needs a good house cleaning next election!! eg: Spencer Smith Pier, Art Center! Not to mention the Hanson Brick fiasco!— Mike Farkas, saveourwaterfront.ca
Thanks for taking the leadership on this!— Cal Armstrong, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love the lakefront and i hate having all the condo buildings, u can’t even see the water at parts. where can the wildlife go? We need less building down there.— Mandy Karnis, saveourwaterfront.ca
Toronto made a mess of it. We CAN do better!— Margaret Lindsay Holton, saveourwaterfront.ca
By building up the waterfront with condos there will be more people but less greenspace. After the condos are built it’ll be too late to say oops we made a mistake.— Gary Horaczek, saveourwaterfront.ca
PLEASE don’t bulldoze so much of Burlington’s heritage! As soon as you do, Burlington becomes the new concrete sardine tin smushed full of people who have nothing special to look at or live in anymore. Burlington is a pretty cool place, but with every high-rise that goes up in the downtown area, Burlington loses a huge chunk of what makes it special—the history in the architecture on the waterfront, the fact that it’s all in use still today, and the TREES that are there! (and more…)Development isn’t always the best thing for a community. PLEASE think again!!!! — Justine Lodder, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protect and cherish our unique waterfront NOW!! Do not allow any high rise buildings on the south side of Lakeshore Rd. in Burlington’s Downtown area – particularly Emma’s Back Porch and surroundings. Save all heritage and older buildings.— Susan Smuckler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Totally agree!!— Pat Young, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is not smart growth! In 25 years that I have been in Burlington, the downtown has gone from a being a character – full community to what appears to be a sterile, meaningless spot on the map. How unfortunate.— Elaine Vantol, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am very saddened to here that City Hall would be in favour of destroying so many Historic buildings.— Jo-Ann Myles, saveourwaterfront.ca
How can the present infrastructure and highways support this scale of development?— Rob Stonehewer, saveourwaterfront.ca
I live in the downtown core. Preserving our waterfront is important to me. This is where I walk my dog, gather with friends and stroll in the evenings with my husband. I want to look at beauty NOT concrete.— Bobbie Bernat, saveourwaterfront.ca
Hasn’t the Burlington Waterfront been sufficiently uglified yet? Let’s save our waterfront from being occluded by money-grubbers!— David Holt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Nice work Marianne! Don’t give up. I’m glad that you as a young person are concerned.— Alfred Weisbrod, saveourwaterfront.ca
Waterfront once gone is gone forever. And when it’s gone, so too will be the Burlington that we love today. The choice is ours – we either sit back and observe the creation of a concrete jungle, or we act to stop it in its tracks. Let’s work to ensure that city hall listens to and serves the public interest. The time for political accountability is now.— Wayne Thompson, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is incredibly sad! The current slate of councilors and the Mayor should be voted out! Yes, our City is being ruined.— Madhuri Ramakrishnan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Our Waterfront— Anthony Barr, saveourwaterfront.ca
Shame on the councilors who voted for this official plan. Community consultation is a must. Stop the tall towers and save the waterfront or Burlington’s waterfront will just become an extension of Toronto’s ugly waterfront mess.— Janet Woodward, saveourwaterfront.ca
There are already too many towers on the waterfront. Too many towers will cause Burlington to be too crowded as is Toronto and affect Heritage buildings.— Betty Bechtel, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront— Mrs. Shirley Heathfield, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t ruin our waterfront like Toronto did! We have great memories of the Estaminet in particular— Joan Chiarelli, saveourwaterfront.ca
This development has to stop. So many beautiful old homes and buildings have been allowed to disappear over the years that we are losing the great history of Burlington. Burlington is rapidly becoming just another cookie cutter city with out thought to our wonderful heritage. Bigger seems to be better. We have lost so many of the landmarks I remember as a child living in the downtown core, that much of it is almost unrecognizable to my family and friends. It’s time to take a step back and restore some of the beauty and historical sites of Burlington.— Martha Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
If these destructive changes passed by Burlington City Council go through, I guess I’ll have little reason to keep on visiting Burlington. It’s downtown waterfront and heritage will have been destroyed forever. There is more to quality of life than profits of big business. To destroy history says a lot about the superficial short-term outlook of those who supported the decision. If we don’t preserve history society has lost its anchor and its stability!!!— Malcolm Horsnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be a travesty to lose the beautiful nature of our downtown area and make it into a concrete jungle. We don’t want to be another Toronto.— Alan Dyas, saveourwaterfront.ca
We already have enough condo towers in the downtown area and I don’t see a need for more, just so the developers can make pockets full more
cash, and ruin our downtown.
As a former member of the now defunct Halton Region Land Development Committee, my experience tells me that in future years Burlington will regret leaving the official plan and it’s two options in force. Successful height appeals will make the impact of the “Condo Corridor” even worse. Burlington is an infill city and must take steps to preserve with better planning what we have. There is no more land/lake frontage in Burlington-they do not make it any more.— Neil Bryson, saveourwaterfront.ca
As a former member of the now defunct Halton Region Land Development Committee, my experience tells me that in future years Burlington will regret leaving the official plan and it’s two options in force. Successful height appeals will make the impact of the “Condo Corridor” even worse. Burlington is an infill city and must take steps to preserve with better planning what we have. There is no more land/lake frontage in Burlington-they do not make it any more.— Neil Bryson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to know who lobbied for this and who voted for and against…— Ian Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
We oppose the building of high rise buildings along the Burlington waterfront. Allowing a gas bar along the waterfront was a mistake, do not add to it.— Joyce & Sefrin Ginther, saveourwaterfront.ca
Start listening to the people. A ridiculous pier and an art centre has been forced on us – no more high rises!!— Gillian Jakubowski, saveourwaterfront.ca
The Burlington Waterfront is a beautiful, relaxing yet energetic place to live and visit. Often thinking of moving to Burlington, the waterfront is one of the many attractions that lure me in. I wouldn’t want to see anything obstruct this lively community area.— Carolyn Zess, saveourwaterfront.ca
A waterfront park can be a destination – good for business and that’s a win-win for everyone— Judy Turner-Blain, saveourwaterfront.ca
Only future historians will be able to look upon the past and see the current – and past destruction of this municipality’s heritage. Thus, why would the current decision makers really care? Face it- Money rules. But, good luck.— Richard Szymczyk, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’ve seen “”progress”” here since 1946. Obviously, we need a new definition of progress. Sky-hi-rise maybe?
Why do we have to fill every square foot of land with concrete? Leave the waterfront alone! Downtown Burlington is already over crowded! Do NOT build— Charlene Mitchell, saveourwaterfront.ca
City growth must be regulated to preserve history. Yrs. ago city hall said they’d never develop past Hwy. 5 & look what’s going on. Some things are more important than stacking people every couple of yards to earn more tax money.— Jo-Anne Stevens, saveourwaterfront.ca
We support the setback which will preserve the current status of Burlington. if city council ignores the citizens of Burlington,they should all be shown the door at election time, including the mayor.— Arnie Walker, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t put up highrises, and take our history away. It’s a beautiful area the way it is. It has lots of character and highrises just make it cold and commercial.— Michelle Gauthier, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree, it would be a a terrible day in Burlington history to see Heritage buildings destroyed or moved, just to allow mega density construction to occur in this unique area of our city.— Tom Sanders, saveourwaterfront.ca
No highrises on the lake. Save heritage buildings.— Jeanne Hay, saveourwaterfront.ca
Cancel the PIER!!!!!
I, and thousands of citizens like me, do not want tall buildings, as described, built anywhere near our waterfront. Build north of Highway 407…— Ian Grant, saveourwaterfront.ca
I attended the meeting last night, I support your efforts. I met Peter Thoem this a.m. he claims your information is not true ( lies ) – his words not mine. I pointed out that all the documents were available and that, he, together with the rest of council had opened the door by passing the June By-Law.— Joe Veitch, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront – no mini New York here!!— John A. MacPhail, saveourwaterfront.ca
I live in Ancaster, where the community has fought hard to keep our heritage, let’s do the same for Burlington and not destroy its beautiful waterfront, where people come from all over the surrounding area to enjoy what is currently offers it community.— Gisella Huber, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lets build a plan and stick to it!— Nicole Grannell, saveourwaterfront.ca
Saw it happen in Etobicoke and would like us to do better than that.— Mike Stevenson, saveourwaterfront.ca
I strongly oppose our current development plans for the waterfront. We need to preserve and enhance the historic nature of this area and develop it with an eye to creating a charming and enticing business area. The Brant Street makeover is lovely. Let’s continue to preserve the charm of old Burlington. Option 2 should not be considered.— Mary Carroll O’Connor, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am very concerned about the development plans along the Burlington waterfront. All of the buildings that have been built along with the ones that are proposed will spoil the downtown and ruin the waterfront area just as was done in Toronto. Chicago has a beautiful waterfront area and a plan that allowed it to stay beautiful while at the same time increasing density in the downtown area. Do your homework, follow their lead not Toronto’s. Keep the historic properties and build the 6 – 15 story towers north of New Street or Ontario. Everyone will be able to enjoy the view of the waterfront, downtown population density will increase and residents in these buildings can easily walk downtown and to the lake.Think about the traffic congestion too.
Please think of our community. — Jennifer Purdie, saveourwaterfront.ca
As evidenced by the present Venture Inn on Brant St. at the waterfront, and the less than imposing structure that it is, a well thought out initiative with input from several sources would be a very welcome idea.— Edward S. Pizale, saveourwaterfront.ca
Would hate to see beautiful downtown Burlington become a concrete jungle.— Nicky Myles, saveourwaterfront.ca
We support this effort to save our waterfront!— Paul Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront— Carol Neville, saveourwaterfront.ca
It is disgusting that city council has enable themselves to destroy the character of our city ! With no regard to what the existing tax payers want. The charm,heritage and appeal of our beautiful city is being completely destroyed to make way for extra tax dollars….I suppose to help pay for a performing arts center that has no possible way of financially supporting itself. Lake Ontario is public domain and the “public” should have right to enjoy it’s beauty.— Julie Carswell, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s our lake. It’s Burlington’s GEM, let’s not lose it— Albert Mezzabotta, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this ridiculous development on this lakefront now.— Raymond.C.Butler, saveourwaterfront.ca
Involve the community in the planning of our community and our waterfront – update our official plan.— Fiona Fraser, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not build high towers along the waterfront. We do not, I repeat, do not want to look like Mississauga as you drive into Toronto. We have too beautiful a spot on our waterfront to irreversible destroy the wonderful and unique spot we have which is downtown Burlington— Tammy Williamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s stop this craziness now. I would like to preserve the heritage properties in the area and save our waterfront !— Nadine Bentham, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s NOT turn our waterfront into an ugly Toronto waterfront— Drew, saveourwaterfront.ca
Nix the towers – no more high-rises. Save our heritage – there is so little waterfront left – NO MORE acquisitions.— Pearl Butler, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s time to vote this council which refuses to comply with the wishes of the majority of it citizens out. A PAC that nobody wants, A pier that nobody wants. Enough with these sub par administrators. Another sneaky move, what is the motive? Who has been bought and for how much.? I never understood why they cut Marie Antoinette’s head off, but I’m starting to get it.— Richard Cid, saveourwaterfront.ca
We support your plan to review current and future development plans for the waterfront.— Jane Rideout, saveourwaterfront.ca
Tearing down an historic building like Emma’s is a sin.— Naomi Ridgway, saveourwaterfront.ca
I live north – Burlington Hwy 5 and Brant street – I enjoyed the view of the lake when I traveled down Brant street and thought how lucky I was to have this view. I’m starting to see the buildings that are slowly blocking this once scenic view I enjoyed; and its getting depressing; stop these high rises— Lori Boutcher, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the madness!!!!— Larry Brooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this madness and bring some reality to Lakeshore Road. One lane traffic at Brant Street will need many changes just to cater to the increased volume of traffic and this just can’t be done. Building footprint on Lakeshore must be based on L/S area roads ability to handle traffic. These building will be another example of gridlock. Heritage of area must also be preserved. The real problem however, is too few councilors represent communities. I vote for a reduction of salaries at council 50% and an increase back to (14) members. This will bring a semblance of order back to Burlington City Council meeting and fend off the big money maneuvering of projects forward, projects we do not want!”— N. Royce Curry, saveourwaterfront.ca
My fiance and I (plus the dog) spend many afternoons walking along the waterfront. We have also spent many nights at Emma’s. We feel tearing down any of the already existing buildings in this area and adding high rises is absolutely absurd!Why ruin the beauty that is downtown Burlington and all the heritage it holds? We would be severely disappointed to see these high rises take the place of the great historical buildings that already exist there.— Kristen English, saveourwaterfront.ca
I want to preserve our Waterfront as much as I want the downtown to remain quaint. Together we can make a difference.— Mila Hnatiuk, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep the heritage look of our community. I enjoy walking in the downtown Oakville area because of it’s classic look. I would like this type of heritage and look in the Burlington area.— Roberto Conti, saveourwaterfront.ca
Hi Mr Misner. I have owner property in Burlington, for 45 years. Lived in Burlington 35 years and Oakville 35 years. I still own property in Burlington. I have run a business in Burlington for 49 years. Plumbing. I don’t like the way politicians can change the rules , almost at will. Examples: Paletta Mansion property. had an access to the lake for Shoreacres residents. It disappeared? The Beach Strip parkland. the residents as they passed away or moved where not allowed to sell the land to the city only. The same happened at Lakeshore and BurlOak area. To me it looks like money talks. Yes it brings in more revenue for the city , with more tax monies. the highrises bring in tas dollars far greater than a small business. Oakville has held fast on it’s commitment to having a walking trail through Oakville along the Lakeshore. There are a few spots to be fulled in, but it is being used on weekends etc. Apartments means people have to have a place to walk . Let’s try and combine the two by a walking path and retain some heritage. The Burlington Post should be commended for supporting and allowing the people to be heard.— Joe Love, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have what Toronto doesn’t have….a great waterfront!!!! It might not be a hockey team…but let’s not fill the waterfront with high rise or even mid rise buildings. Let’s keep it accessible to the community and maintain the Burlington heritage buildings that are still there. What would Joseph Brant think??— Brenda Glass, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up in Burlington and now work in Burlington. What a shame it would be to destroy the beautiful waterfront. Do we really want to be another downtown Toronto? Look what has happened in Aldershot – it is a real shame!— Janet Rooney, saveourwaterfront.ca
I work in Toronto and live in Burlington. If Burlington starts to feel much more like TO or Mississauga it will have lost the appeal that brought us here in the first place. Unsightly high rises on the waterfront and at the expense of historical sites … when’s the next election!!!— Jacquelyn Fletcher, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not allow highrise development along Old Lakeshore Road. The historic feel should be preserved while creating boardwalks and parks for public use.— Jim Deakin, saveourwaterfront.ca
There has to be somewhere else to build! Why here?— Carrie Vaughan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t destroy our beautiful waterfront.— Elaine Scott, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have a great, waterfront. we need to attract more people and boater traffic to our downtown-waterfront !— Kevin Rooney, saveourwaterfront.ca
Council: The waterfront is for all to enjoy. Too many decisions are being made by council without resident input. Burlington has been a beautiful city to live in. Why turn it into another Toronto or crowded Mississauga.— M Jean Tremblay, saveourwaterfront.ca
The city has not removed its setback regulation just because Conservation Halton already has one. It is clear that this is a move towards developing the waterfront for private interests.— David Lawson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We would like to join the campaign to support saving our waterfront.— Sue and Greg Cooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep new buildings away from the waterfront— Richard Gingras, saveourwaterfront.ca
All waterfront property should be public parkland— Barbara Middleton, saveourwaterfront.ca
We have LOTS of places to build high-rise condos but NOT along the waterfront! We need to preserve our heritage homes and access to the lake.— Brenda deBlauw, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the heritage bldgs. & no more high rise bldgs. along Lakeshore in downtown area— Sharon Bird, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is totally unacceptable for the present and future residents. We LOVE to visit Burlington and the waterfront and existing restaurants.— Marie Harris, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop this massacre of our waterfront. This city council seems eager to approve everything and anything that comes along.— Dolores Beech, saveourwaterfront.ca
Ridiculous! Put all these buildings up and you won’t even know we are on the waterfront! Its always all about money!— Kevin andf Lisa Lewis, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let us not follow in the footsteps of Toronto or Missisauga and Oakville. There are already enough Highrises along Lakeshore. Please keep some Character and History alive for the next generations to come.— Anne Werner, saveourwaterfront.ca
All for progress but some things are best left untouched.— Kevin Crone, saveourwaterfront.ca
I walk this wonderful lakefront area every day, that’s why 1 moved here., and I believe that’s why most of the current residents did the same. I don’t want it to become shaded, dark, no views of our beautiful lake. There should be public access to the waterfront and make it accessible to everyone, its not just for rich people who want to sit in their high-rise condos and “hog it all”.— Mrs Kay Lewis, saveourwaterfront.ca
The area where the “Riviera” is now is appalling from the back, the lake area has had 1,000,s spent on its landscaping ,rocks, paths and lovely views over the lake. but when you turn around and see the back of this hotel, its discusting. It should be condemed, but the front sign say””open””. Who would want to live next to that!! This would be a wonderful location for more restaurants, outside patios a place for all to share ( no other area has a outside restaurant on the lakeside, except Emmas & Spencers). Lake Ontario is huge and yet our Burlington Area does not have many public lake front areas for the general public!!!”
The current plans are totally inappropriate and we support the “Save the Waterfront Campaign”— Michael & Rose Tepsich, saveourwaterfront.ca
We wish to express our strong objection to any further developments of the Burlington Waterfront. The “pier” is a great mistake, do not make another. “Enough is enough”— Doreen Mandrak & Henry Doseger, saveourwaterfront.ca
Why would you even consider destroying the waterfront? Please don’t screw up the waterfront like Toronto did.— Emma Gerard, saveourwaterfront.ca
While I don’t live in Burlington the waterfront there is one of the most beautiful around. It has to be saved!!!!— Janet McRobert-Dunn, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am appalled at the short-sightedness of city planners who are allowing high rise development along the Burlington lakefront. I am strongly opposed to this kind of development which restricts access to (and visually impairs) one of our city’s most precious resources.— Sheila Ludgate, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our waterfront heritage.— Joanna Paplinski, saveourwaterfront.ca
Not saving the waterfront is a devastating concept which would reflect that Burlington, like Oakville has become a city without soul, spirit and appreciation for history.— Tana MacDonald, saveourwaterfront.ca
WE don”t need another Toronto. I moved here because there were nice places to see and because the waterfront was accessible to everyone. We need a place that our children and grand children can go to and be kids. The waterfront is one of those places. They can swim and play. If you take that away then where do they go and how do they learn to respect the place that they live in?— Brenda Paulin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Protecting our waterfront is essential for future generations–if we keep developing high-rises our future generations will have only a concrete world to enjoy. Not to mention the traffic problems already present on the lakeshore—Do we need thousands more vehicles on the already gridlocked downtown road system.— Joan Gibson, saveourwaterfront.ca
No tall storey buildings at all on Lakeshore, we are all entitled to see the view of the lake, not just those in a building— Christine Neziol, saveourwaterfront.ca
There was a time when the waterfront was to extend all the way to Toronto. For all to use and enjoy. Our city is growing yet our beautiful water frontage is shrinking and higher density of population downtown is not beautiful. Do not build!!— Romaine Hesketh, saveourwaterfront.ca
Perhaps we should pay admission to view and enjoy the lake as well. If the lake views continue to keep being cut, what will be the draw for people to come visit, shop in our downtown core?? It shouldn’t be an option for developers to have this land.— Debra Zinkiewich, saveourwaterfront.ca
Over the years of living in Burlington, I have been disheartened by erection of buildings along the Lakeshore.I have at all times voiced my displeasure in not passing suitable laws, by-laws federally, provincially, regionally and municipally banning any construction of any kind on the south side of Lakeshore Road along the full Burlington shore all the way to Burloak.
The Waterfront is beautiful resource and gift. It should belong to the citizen whose responsibility is to safeguard this gift.
Unfortunately there has been construction over the years on property which private citizen acquired, and not much can be done now. But from this day on whatever land has no construction should be declared “”Greenbelt”” and used to create Parks and walkways.
That is my conviction as we have a responsibility towards future generation to maintain a pristine and attractive Waterfront, and not only along the Old Lakeshore Road.
Yours sincerely
Joseph Aghion – a concerned citizen — Joseph Aghion, saveourwaterfront.ca
save our waterfront!— Michelle, saveourwaterfront.ca
Scrap the water front development plan that involves high rise buildings on the water front.— Gord Woroshelo, saveourwaterfront.ca
There’s been more than enough construction along the Lakeshore – please DESIST.— Mary Clark, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have lived in Burlington since 1969, and have seen many changes in our city over the years. In my opinion, the waterfront development so far, including Spencers restaurant, the as-yet unfinished pier, the reduced parking(that we now have to pay for), has reduced accessibility to our waterfront. I rarely visit Spencer Smith park now, as it is a nightmare to find parking and very costly. I believe that allowing highrises to be built on the south side of Lakeshore would be even more detrimental to our waterfront–taking away from the beauty of the lakefront, and increasing the congestion in an already overcrowded area. The many beautiful heritage buildings that have been a part of our city’s history must be preserved, and not sacrificed to put up even more high-rise buildings in the area. The tall condos on the north side of Lakeshore have detracted from the beauty of our waterfront. Let’s not add to these past mistakes.— Anna Devito, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront for all residents – keep our heritage buildings – stop the highrises along the lake and the excessive congestion— Marilyn Pinto, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t repeat Toronto’s bad mistakes. Protect the Heritage buildings.— G Ake Pegert, saveourwaterfront.ca
Involve the public in decision making re the waterfront
The public interest must come first. The city hall is there to serve us, the public, not the developers— Karen M Jorgensen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront must be protected. We do not want a waterfront that resembles the Toronto disaster.— Bonnie Purkis, saveourwaterfront.ca
Moved from Toronto to get away from the mess that has been made of their waterfront…don’t let it happen here!— John Purkis, saveourwaterfront.ca
Make it into a public park to compensate for the destruction of Spencer Smith.— Harold Cipywnyk, saveourwaterfront.ca
When my boyfriend got transferred to Burlington because of his job we came and looked around Oakville, Hamilton and Burlington to try and find a place to live. We decided to live in downtown Burlington because of the charm and the character of the city.— Patti Schnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
We firmly believe the waterfront should be protected for all the citizens of Burlington by keeping all high rise buildings to the north of Lakeshore Rd. City Council should take responsibility for protecting our heritage. We support the work of the Save Our Waterfront organization.— Janet E. Truman, saveourwaterfront.ca
I may live in N. Burl. but, I still care! I like the waterfront the way it is!!!— Amber Webb McIntyre, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please keep waterfront lands usable by the public including a walkway, cafes and three storey or less buildings . We need to make the waterfront accessible without increased traffic and congestion. Please make the waterfront a community oriented centre rather than allow high rise buildings to block the benefits of the lake from our city core.— Daintry Klein, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the view!!!— Darlene Cormier, saveourwaterfront.ca
There should be no further building on the lake side of Lakeshore. Look to more progressive cities who have had the forethought to preserve their waterfront – it is not too late. The citizens will support you!— Susan Craven, saveourwaterfront.ca
We strongly oppose the city’s plans for development of Old Lakeshore Road area. We need a thousand or more people to attend a meeting to express their views to the city council. Enough of city staff making all the decisions for Burlington rate payers and property owners.— John Lindley, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am adamantly against highrise development along our waterfront. I think the Bronte and Oakville waterfronts are good examples of waterfront development. Their waterfronts are for the people.— Mel Burton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the destruction. Keep our waterfront the way it is. NO to building towers!!— Barb Dwyer, saveourwaterfront.ca
We love our lakeshore …why build those towers ..to bring more pollution, and for money ??? Look the earth ..we did destroyed it and you are responsible for it.— Annick Toth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our family arrived in Burlington in Sept./72 (the day after Canada defeated Russia in world hockey). We immediately fell in love with the town (as it was back then). Until recently things have run very smoothly in our wonderful City. Alas, our present council is less than efficient (being kind in my assessment)….bricks for our Performing Arts Centre from a foreign country, a pier that’s such a joke to Burlington & the surrounding area…what’s happening here folks? Did we all sleep through the last municipal election?Let’s all be more aware and get out & vote this lame duck bunch out.
We need strong, capable persons to lead our City to a healthy, vibrant, decisive community we will be proud of.
Our Lakeshore should certainly remain uninflicted from the money hungry developers and equally selfish councillors.
We can do it!! Let’s go! — Eydie Noy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the decimation of our heritage and our waterfront.— Carol Blake, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need a better vision for our water front. a committee needs to be formed to look into this and high rise must be stopped— BB Carmen Johnson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the development of OUR waterfront. Strange how we don’t hear from some of you till election time!!!— Yvonne Bird, saveourwaterfront.ca
Everyone should be able to enjoy our waterfront not just the select few who can afford the waterfront views.— Krithia, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront in downtown Burlington should be preserved as it is – we are opposed to it being developed.— Greg and Sue Cooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
This council has a track record of doing the WRONG thing over and over again— Garnet Onslow, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save the history of Burlington waterfront, no highrise— Richard St-Pierre, saveourwaterfront.ca
City Council should focus it’s efforts on making Old Lakeshore Road a source of pride for Burlington, not a stressful development site crowding the area with more construction and volume of residents. Our city wants to enjoy the beachstrip — find some friendly business options that will get this city excited, not protesting!!— Jenni Bennett-Gilmour, saveourwaterfront.ca
Does it really matter what the people want? No matter what it is, the clinic in Aldershot, etc. City Council does whatever they want.— Nancy Dunwoody, saveourwaterfront.ca
A well designed waterfront attracts people and economic benefits – a forest of high rises makes it isolated and uninviting. Lets get it right the first time.— James Bulger, saveourwaterfront.ca
To Whom it May Concern,As a concerned Burlington Resident, I support Save our Waterfront’s initiative fully.
Thank-you,
Esther Konigsberg M.D. — Esther Konigsberg, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep up the good work— Sid Lowe, saveourwaterfront.ca
…you have our support,and thank you for taking the initiative on this issue— Robert & Lesley Cunningham, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our family supports the effort to create a community driven vision for the waterfront. No thank you to tall towers and the demolishing of heritage structures!— Susan Fraser, saveourwaterfront.ca
I was born and Raised in Burlington, and even still work in Burlington. My mother is still in the family homestead on Northshore Blvd and has been for 54 years. The is a disgrace the city officials are allowing this to happen and they need to stop and stop now before it’s too late. I grew up knowing all the heritage places in the effected areas and with them and the view of the water front simply made it beautiful. It will be a sad day to see them gone.— Greg Dwyer, saveourwaterfront.ca
Think again, City Council, so we don’t cut off the view of the lake, tear down heritage buildings, and turn into Toronto’s ‘canyon-by-the-lake’.— Joyce Davies, saveourwaterfront.ca
I know you can collect more taxes with these buildings – but at what cost to a city of great beauty, and interest. The waterfront is for the people, not just a few well heeled residents. Don’t shame yourselves – do the right thing for the city and all it stands for.
Please stop this destruction of our architectural heritage and social history.— F. David Woodward, saveourwaterfront.ca
Burlington has a jewel of a waterfront and it should be treated like a jewel, instead of a building opportunity. It will benefit the community if the waterfront is beautiful. It will bring tourists to the area and it will bring the local community to the area. A community needs local participation to be successful. All you have to do is take a look at Queens Quay in Toronto to see how it should not be developed. I vacationed in Australia and New Zealand last year and each waterfront city made the waterfront accessible and beautiful. There was no development right on the waterfront, it was across the street. Burlington would benefit from the same treatment. It would be ideal if Spencer Smith park continued right to the Water St. Cooker. Good luck on your quest, it is worthwhile. Cheers!— Deby Morrison, saveourwaterfront.ca
P-l-e-a-s-e – do not spoil the waterfront! Buildings no higher than 6 storeys would definitely be preferable.— Joyce and Ron Pritchard, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want any buildings erected on the Burlington waterfront— Barbara R. Sowden, saveourwaterfront.ca
Fully support your efforts— Jack Broxholme, saveourwaterfront.ca
Keep our waterfront PUBLIC so my children can enjoy it. Oakville has beautiful waterfront trails WHY NOT BURLINGTON?— Rod Wilson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s be smart and preserve our beautiful waterfront.— Irene Mellon, saveourwaterfront.ca
I moved here 5 years ago and love the waterfront. Every other city in the country is reclaiming waterfront for use as parkland. What’s the matter with Burlington? It is not a big city but it’s trying hard to become one. Little pockets like old Lakeshore Rd are what give the city such charm. Who wants another concrete jungle?— Joan M Kotanen, saveourwaterfront.ca
Many of my friends have been supporting your committee and I am happy to join— Virginia Shortreed, saveourwaterfront.ca
The citizens of Burlington need to participate in the decisions around the use of our waterfront.— Anne Marie Christian, saveourwaterfront.ca
Think Chicago..not Toronto and keep our downtown and beautiful waterfront for the community. That will benefit Burlington in the long run economically and socially. We want to be a desirable place to live and work.
Burlington’s charm and main attraction does not lie in its highrise buildings. Following through with these plans will destroy the open, quiet and historic feel that is unique to Burlington and attracts so many to it every year.— Tanya Alves, saveourwaterfront.ca
…and they put up a parking lot— Patty King, saveourwaterfront.ca
What a crying shame it would be to destroy what little history appears to be left at the Burlington waterfront. Surely we have more than enough condo’s and buildings on Lakeshore Blvd. Why anyone would have a vision for Burlington’s waterfront that would tear down classy heritage buildings to support space for more cement is ridiculous. Let’s ensure we honour our beautiful view of Lake Ontario with a plan that will benefit the citizens and visitors to our city. I have been to many lakefront and ocean front towns and the waterfront is the big key to their attraction. Surely we can do something that will make our downtown core as vibrant as even Oakville (who doesn’t even have their downtown core directly on the waterfront as we do).— Brenda Ryan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our lovely city is becoming more and more like Toronto with all the high rises. If I wanted to live in Toronto, I would move there. Stop this madness and leave the character of our city alone – don’t fix something that isn’t broken. Everything boils down to the almighty dollar – but its not going into my pocket.— Diane Sinclair, saveourwaterfront.ca
Count me in. Enough of the highrises going up. Save our waterfront!— Suzanne Spehar, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to maintain access to the waterfront in this area of the city.— Richard Walke, saveourwaterfront.ca
Losing historic buildings in this area would be a shame.
I support the save our waterfront campaign and don?t want to see anymore high rises on our downtown waterfront.— Ed Zawada, saveourwaterfront.ca
What a horrible plan for our beautiful Burlington.Has our city council never visited the great cities of Europe and seen how they build stunningly beautiful people friendly waterfronts? — Siddhu Sudarshan, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront must remain a community resource. We need to ensure that the Toronto example is avoided.— K. Blair Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
This area can be turned into something really special that will enhance the cultural vibrancy of Burlington, Don’t go the way of Toronto, instead look to old downtown Oakville for inspiration. And don’t be so tax greedy. P.S. finish that pier or demolish it!— Peter Stuiver, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support this initiative. There are already too many towers popping up along the Lakeshore.— Brian Pattrick, saveourwaterfront.ca
The waterfront should remain the way it is. This is part of what attracts new people to Burlington. Not big buildings. Don’t take destroy that part of Burlington’s character. Environmentally the waterfront does not need more development.— Marjorie Swett, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please the waterfront is the one place we love to go to as a family and enjoy the view, Please do not destroy this.— Mireille Rochfort, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our community saved McNichol Mansion & Paletta Park from development. Let’s do it again!— Kathleen & Ross Vipond, saveourwaterfront.ca
My out of town guests love Burlington’s waterfront as is.— Maureen Magas, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please stop these building plans – The last thing we need in Burlington are highrises defacing our beautiful waterfront and destroying our heritage buildings. The waterfront should remain a place for all to enjoy.— Jackie Lutz, saveourwaterfront.ca
One idea is to impose such restrictions that developers will walk away; green construction, lots of parking, large parkland, shadow limits, wind protection, traffic calming, etc.— James Feilders, saveourwaterfront.ca
We only have one chance to do this properly, so let’s get at it. Let the people of Burlington enjoy this prime area.— L. Collins, saveourwaterfront.ca
I’m totally against to these high rise buildings which will deterioate our cultural heritage. We’d like to keep our beauty with a nice blend of old and few new upgrades at waterfront.— Izhar Khan, saveourwaterfront.ca
It’s time to recognize that as much of the lakefront as possible should be made accessible to all the citizens of Burlington and to visitors. High rise developments should be set well back to the north of Lakeshore road.— James Purdham, saveourwaterfront.ca
One of the beautiful things about Burlington is the accessibility and visibility of the waterfront to people walking, cycling, and even driving through the city- don’t start shutting out the lake from the city!— Deanna Rando, saveourwaterfront.ca
We don’t want the damned traffic congestion and increase in population…..— Maciej Bialas, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront for the use and enjoyment of the greater Burlington community and not just a few. What a great resource – have the vision to preserve it for everyone!— Helga Purdham, saveourwaterfront.ca
About time Burlington council listened to residents— Doug Philip, saveourwaterfront.ca
This is ridiculous, I moved here 7 years ago and lived downtown. I enjoyed everything about downtown including the ghost walks, heritage walks and even dining and visiting many of the historical buildings. I feel sick to my stomach hearing how Burlington is basically wanting to become Toronto. Burlington used to be a small community a quiet retirement like feel. We have grew too quick too soon. and Even the city was caught saying that in the Burlington Post months ago. Leave downtown downtown and build the buildings elsewhere. Maybe build some for the lower income families that don’t have homes instead of multi-million dollar penthouses like Toronto. Save our historical buildings and focus on our infrastructure that currently can’t handle the population.— William Wright, saveourwaterfront.ca
No more high rises on the waterfront. Protecting our heritage buildings and and waterfront for the history and enjoyment of everyone should be our first priority.— Elaina Wittig, saveourwaterfront.ca
We DON’T want to look like Toronto in Burlington!! Please, please don’t spoil our beautiful waterfront.— Mary Williams, saveourwaterfront.ca
We live in Burlington because we love it the way it “was”. If we wanted to live in Mississauga we’d move there. Don’t turn us into another Mississauga.— Derren, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not agree with the current proposed plans for the Burlington water front. Some would say these building heights are not high rise buildings. I disagree. Just try and see the waterfront once they are constructed. There must be a better option. We have a beautiful natural resource in our city. Lets keep it so we can all access it and enjoy it’s natural beauty.— Gregory J. Grison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not build high rises close to the waterfront. There are already too many and they are an eyesore for what should be the attraction for people to come down town, the lake view.— Mark Goliger, saveourwaterfront.ca
Absolutely disgraceful! If I wanted to live in Toronto I would have moved there. We will remember your decisions at Election time.— Pete Wignall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Although, I do not reside in Burlington, I am a City employee and I am very familiar with this area. It would be a shame to let it fall to the hands of the developers and spoil it with high rise buildings.— Bruce Laing, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lets stop the tearing down of the pass and force the city to see and understand what they are doing to our water front. How much more money in taxes does this city council want, we have already over build in the North part of Burlington to the point of losing good farm land now they want to take Burlington’s heritage away, when will it stop.— George Cassady, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the buildings, Burlington is losing it waterfront. We should follow Chicago a city that has persevered, let’s not become another Toronto.— Lee Davison, saveourwaterfront.ca
Leave the waterfront alone. You have destroyed enough of it already.— Linda Gregory, saveourwaterfront.ca
Tell me why we must destroy cities and towns with cement mountains & in the process destroy Burlington’s roots and unique waterfront heritage – I am 100% against the any of the plans put forth and passed by the city council!!!!— Shirley Ramelan, saveourwaterfront.ca
High rise buildings along the water front would be ruinous. Cultural heritage would be destroyed and Burlington would lose the influx of people who enjoy Spencer Smith Park. It would just be another concrete jungle with changes to the micro-climate. The pier is already a catastrophe and the road changes along Lakeshore boggle the mind.— N. Ian Dale, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s give the waterfront back to the people ~No more high rises downtown. At times, lower Brant Street is a dark alley. We want to see and enjoy the beauty of the lake FREE! Get rid of the pier! Let families have the park again. No more building on the waterfront.— Ruth, saveourwaterfront.ca
I moved here 5 years ago because of Burlington’s location, small community feel, and its amenities (such as the nice downtown core). I feel that Burlington city council should listen to its citizens. The majority love Burlington as it is and do NOT want over development. Many beautiful cities and towns have been wrecked by greedy developers and politicians wanting a larger tax base.— Michael Knauer, saveourwaterfront.ca
The planned development of the waterfront in Burlington is shameful and has to be stopped!— Hans Goettsche, saveourwaterfront.ca
Though I don’t live in Burlington my extended family does and we go there several times a week! We plan on moving back to the core area one day and hope you don’t destroy the beauty of Burlington!!!!— Stefanie Carroll, saveourwaterfront.ca
I would like to see more Inns, and unique shops – similar to Niagara-on-the-Lake. With all of the festivals that Burlington puts on, there is a lack of accommodations for visitors. We have enough high rises!!— Linda Murray, saveourwaterfront.ca
We visit the Burlington waterfront over & over again. Keep it a people place without the towers. More access to the lake with it’s great views is a must.You only have this ONE chance to keep the waterfront beautiful.Those heritage buildings can be a very popular destination…..don’t blow it……TOM— Tom Belshaw, saveourwaterfront.ca
I love history so please don’t destroy it— Nicholas, saveourwaterfront.ca
I think a community-driven plan will work best to serve the people of the Burlington community.— Greg Carroll, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop the madness!!— Lana Costigan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save the waterfront …. enough is enough— Dave Petch, saveourwaterfront.ca
I endorse the movement to save the waterfront. Destroying buildings that are part of Burlington’s cultural heritage is not something I can endorse.— Dan Milkovich, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save our waterfront for the people, not to make the rich richer.— Don Hollingsworth, saveourwaterfront.ca
Neither option seems very good. This area must be preserved.— Mike and Kate deBruin, saveourwaterfront.ca
Outrageous idea!— Frank Tristani, saveourwaterfront.ca
Once its gone, its not coming back…ever— James Kowalewski, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am in full support of your objectives and would be happy to have a banner on the railings in front on my home. I would also like to know how I may become involved— David Barker, saveourwaterfront.ca
Take a look at Oakville, what an eyesore, do we want to go that way? Isn’t the waterfront for everyone, or is it only for those in the high income bracket? those who can afford Lakeshore living. We came to live here because of the beautiful unspoiled waterfront. Look at Toronto it’s one big concrete village. As the song goes “”They paved paradise, put up a parking lot.”” In Burlington’s case it will be “”They saved Paradise put up a condo(s)””— Margaret & Peter Robinson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our heritage is very important to us; most of us are immigrants and we need some roots, don’t take them away, this is all we have. Please!!!
We already have more than enough high rises on the Burlington waterfront. Please do not add any more and please keep the heritage buildings in place and properly maintained – they are an important part of our history and together with the natural beauty of the area are a great tourist draw. The City Council has a responsibility to listen to the people of Burlington. Please don’t let us down. Listen to the Save Our Waterfront Voices!— Patricia Richardson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop it now!— Mark Wignall, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please save our water front. Nature is more important than making more money.— Mary Scowen, saveourwaterfront.ca
There should only be one Toronto waterfront. Don’t turn Burlington into a mini Toronto with so many high rise buildings that we can’t even enjoy the view of the waterfront. We need more green space, not towers!— Theresa and Darrin Cahill, saveourwaterfront.ca
I grew up very close to old Lakeshore Rd. ( Water St.). As it is not a large area I think it should fixed as a heritage area.— Barb Hennessey, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am against the current plan and am in favour of protecting our heritage. If the mayor and council want my vote in upcoming elections they had better listen to this message. If not, I will vote for candidates who will.— Steve Milner, saveourwaterfront.ca
As someone who grew up with the wonderful access to the lakefront, I protest the beauty being destroyed for the sake of money. If you keep it beautiful, the money will come!— Erin J. Lee McBride, saveourwaterfront.ca
Stop looking for money anywhere you can get it, Council!! That includes General Brock Park!!— Dave Osborne, saveourwaterfront.ca
I visit the Burlington lake shore area often. Surely you can do better than the options shown.— Peter Campbell, saveourwaterfront.ca
save the waterfront!!!!!!!!— Ron Toomers, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please let the community have a say in this precious waterfront resource.— Michael Swartz, saveourwaterfront.ca
Though I no longer reside in Burlington I did grow up there & lived there for over 20 yrs. I went to elementary, middle & high school there as well as lived there for most of my 20′s. I got married there & started a family there & still to this day have many close ties to the city. Burlington is a beautiful place to grow up & the lakefront is very much a part of what makes it special & a place to call home. The very idea of turning it into another cemented city breaks my heart. Truly I could sob. But not yet, sometimes one just has to say NO! to commerce & remember what gives a place its heart & soul. Especially when we all know that the social determinants of health such as our living environments are very much apart of whats important in our lives & well-being & so where do we profit from a loss of that? A Historical context is also what often keeps us all very mush rooted & grounded in this life, especially during such hard times as our recent recession & celebrated during the good with pride & honour. Hamilton, though it has had to work hard to bring back its own waterfront with the steel mills was very blessed that some very key & influential citizens at the turn of the century ensured that parkland & green space was protected & so unlike many Canadian cities across our country we have presently reaped the benefits of it today. Let us to the same here again for our future generations in saving Burlington’s waterfront today!!!!— Nicola Denise Whipp, saveourwaterfront.ca
We can do better than the “official plan”— Ron Smith, saveourwaterfront.ca
It would be absolutely TRAGIC if this went on. Burlington is one of the best places to live in Canada. Not because it looks like other cities, but rather because it has maintained one of the most enjoyable and accessible waterfronts. Let’s not ruin what we have!!— Serge Boutros, saveourwaterfront.ca
Do not destroy the beauty and charm of downtown Burlington’s lakefront. It’s one of the many things that make it unique and special. Save our waterfront!— Natasha Boutros, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to preserve our historic waterfront – there are too many high rises already.— Katrina Sagan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Quit destroying the only pretty portion of our city for development, we will end up looking like Oakville and Bronte with no waterfront to speak of!— Laura Cooke, saveourwaterfront.ca
We need to preserve as much of the unique heritage of Burlington and the connection to our lake. This is about stewardship and the need for thoughtful consideration. We need to look ahead to the kind of city we want to live in. We’ve all seen the horrendous mess of condo towers that cut Toronto’s citizens off from the lake. There was no clear plan there. Our city council has to be made aware that people in Burlington care about the lake, about the environment and about how we live in this area. Cities can be built in a liveable way or they can be hi-jacked by developers who only care about profit. Let’s speak up now, loudly and clearly so the City Council understands we are vocal and concerned about this development. Keep our heritage features – we don’t have a lot left that reflects our past and adds character to our city.— Barbara Stokes, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lake views should not be obstructed. We don’t want another Toronto waterfront.— Lorne Druruy, saveourwaterfront.ca
Such a small, charming, historic part of our city – no need to deface this place of special memories in order to become”mega” It would spoil the ambiance of the community. We have huge condo’s and money-making structures all over the place.— Mary Audrey Raycroft, saveourwaterfront.ca
I visit Burlington all the time and I think it’s a wonderful thriving city. Adding tall highrises will make it indistinguishable from places like Port Credit and Mississauga. We need more towns that offer a simpler more pleasing waterfront! Big money doesn’t always equal better.— Tracy Qurashi, saveourwaterfront.ca
Needs much better coverage. We don’t need another Mount Nemo where big money sneaks things through (such as the big housing development) without full public disclosure.— William Leithead, saveourwaterfront.ca
The need to prevent the destruction of the character of Burlington’s downtown and allow the taxpayers of Burlington to have proper input is critical. I don’t want to see the view of the lake disappear behind a facade of steel, glass and concrete. I don’t want the downtown to feel closed in by high-rise monsters. Please don’t allow the almighty dollar to erode common sense and what is best for this fine city in the long run.— Dhonald MacKinnon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Don’t let this happen to our beautiful waterfront. Say no to highrises!— Doris Simeon & Jean Corbett, saveourwaterfront.ca
The historic buildings and unique businesses that makeup the downtown core – not to mention the waterfront views – are what make downtown Burlington desirable in the first place. If you take those things away and replace them with more and more condos – trying to capitalize on that desireability – you’ll find the things that made it such a great place are now gone, and all you’re left with is an overpriced, high-rise suburb. What a shame. I am 100% for development in areas that can accomodate it without taking away from the area (patch of land with the rotting Emma’s Freeze & Fries stand, anyone?) but I do NOT support taking away from downtown’s unique culture to put up new buildings.— Sara Whitnell, saveourwaterfront.ca
I agree with your objectives. How can I help?— David Ankrett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I heard you speak at Port Nelson. I agree with a number of points but need to know more about some of your comments. First we should not have the Horton property developed right to the waters edge. A set back to allow access by the public should always be provided where new construction is taking place in a commercial/ highrise setting. I do not share your views on the “heritage” building. I am not aware of anything historically significant happing in any of these buildings that would make them worth preserving. Most cities in the world have been improved by building overtop of outdated constructions of the past. To me the main consideration is the proper design of traffic flow to handle the increased density taking into consideration that Lakeshore Road is a main artery when traveling east and west in Burlington. In my opinion no new construction should take place in the downtown until they can correct the current traffic jams..— Jim Barnett, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have enjoyed coming to this waterfront for years and continue to favour riding our bikes to Burlington with our kids. I offer my support to this campaign to STOP the development to Burlington’s waterfront!!— Janice Marshall, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not support the official plan to build high rise development towers.— Shane Adamson, saveourwaterfront.ca
In the 19th Century along almost all waterfronts industry was built. At that time easy access to cheapest transportation was an obvious excuse.
It took 100 years to understand that it was not the luckiest location.
Nowadays developers’ greed is destroying the recaptured waterfronts: for the benefit of very few lucky ones who can afford to live on those attractive lands.Do we need another 100 years to understand that those ugly glass boxes on our waterfronts are one more a huge historical, urban mistake ??
It’s easy to predict that’s it’s going to end like this. Only people with a lack of vision do not see that.A lot of damage was done already on Burlington’s waterfront, but maybe we can still save a little bit of it. Let’s build those boxes away from the beautiful waterfront. — Michael Monka, saveourwaterfront.ca
I do not want to see tall buildings in the Old Lakeshore area. I do not object to multi-story units north of Lakeshore Rd.— Harry Mc Mahon, saveourwaterfront.ca
Congratulations to Marianne and the members of Save the Waterfront campaign. Unfortunately I can’t be at all the meetings as I’m in England but I’m behind you 100% as a visitor who doesn’t want such a beautiful place spoilt. I did manage to join you in the peaceful protest outside city hall. I do keep up-to-date with what is happening and I’ll be back in Burlington at the end of January.— Jean Cooper, saveourwaterfront.ca
Let’s not destroy another part of our beautiful city. Aldershot is currently undergoing very undesirable changes that I would hate to see in other parts of the city. Why not step back and look at the big picture instead of letting dollars make the important decisions on the future of Burlington.— Kelly Singer, saveourwaterfront.ca
We must maintain our historical buildings as well as maintain the look and feel of the neighbourhood as it is now.We do not want gigantic, busy buildings at the waterfront. Look at how Toronto has destroyed their waterfront history and aesthetics. We do not want the same thing in Burlington. The traffic is already a problem, and widening the Lakeshore Rd is not an option we would like to see. It is too busy as it is. — P. Schwindt, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please do not block the beautiful view of Lake Ontario with high rises. This view has been compromised already. We need a plan to increase accessibility and increase the potential for enjoyment of the waterfront by people from all income brackets. This enjoyment has already been diminished by reducing parking spots and charging for parking.Please think again before allowing the view to be obstructed. — Joan McPherson, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please don’t ruin our waterfront with high rises. Let the people enjoy the— Lesley Clarke, saveourwaterfront.ca
beauty!
In the fine tradition of so called progress Burlington, and more specifically the waterfront stands to be, for lack of a better word extinct. I moved to Burlington from Pointe Claire Quebec about 20 year ago because one of my parents were involved in a corporate transfer and when i first arrived my parents took my for a drive to the see the sites and one of them was the waterfront, beautiful, scenic. The horrible thought would that someday in the future some developer move in and destroy my favorite part of Burlington, unfortunately that day maybe here, i am saddened a little angry that Burlington city council has let it get this far. Don’t let this happen!!!!— Andrew Daley, saveourwaterfront.ca
I support the effort by the community to preserve our unique waterfront.— Irene Mellon, saveourwaterfront.ca
This cause is vital. We need everyone concerned to step up and be able to respond. Now.— Jan Louise Mulligan, saveourwaterfront.ca
Please protect our waterfront for future generations. Burlington is such a beautiful City. Let’s not become another Toronto.— Ron and Doreen Pink, saveourwaterfront.ca
Tower development along the lake shore is short sighted thinking. Consider the long term residual value to the city an accessible and friendly waterfront before selling out its future. Burlington has a chance to be a leader in waterfront protection as opposed to following the tragic accident that has become of Toronto. Does Burlington wish to create an atmosphere where the lake with its beauty and inspiration is cut off by a concrete wall?— Remo Difronzo, saveourwaterfront.ca
Completely unacceptable for our city to move forward in the ruin of our beautiful waterfront.— Tori Jones, saveourwaterfront.ca
Enough, if I wanted to live in Toronto that’s where I’d be. This is Burlington (with a population of 48,000) when my family first moved here in the early 1960′s. I don’t want to lose any more of that wonderful small town than we already have. While we need the additional density for residential living, blocking off the waterfront is not in the best interests of the the city nor of the people who call Burlington home.— Ron LaRose, saveourwaterfront.ca
Our waterfront is being stolen from us – and the children coming behind us – using undisclosed deals and back room handshakes— Robert Davidson, saveourwaterfront.ca
We own a condo at 410 Pearl street. The view of the lake has already been partially blocked by the new construction.— Fred Breen, saveourwaterfront.ca
The additional buildings would block even more.
omg i wish you the bes to luck….our village of port dalhousie is done…good luck if you go to the omb …— Charlene Harper, saveourwaterfront.ca
I am glad the message is getting out. I like to have a better Burlington, I love where I live and have for the last 16 years. Let clean up this mess that has been created – it looks like another Hamilton coming, if we don’t try and make things right now, we are going to be payig for this for many years to come. I don’t mid progress, but lets keep the history in mind, new is not always better, bigger is not always better. I know vacant property is at a premium in Burlington, so lets plan right, lets plan smart and based on what the community wants. We need vision in council, but guided by the residents of burlington.— Lee Dam, saveourwaterfront.ca
I have been a resident of Burlington for 52 years. It would signficantly detract from Burlington’s appearance and charm to remove the heritage buildings and replace them with huge skyscapers. The community of Burlington should also have visual access to the lake. Also, development of this area will put even more stress on a huge traffic problem that already exists in the downtown core due to the recent development of large condos.— Nancy Elizabeth Baines, saveourwaterfront.ca
If you saw the Vancouver city views during the Olympics you’ll know that municipal politicans and their campaign supporters love tall buildings.— Dwight Horne, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Our Waterfront!— Alexandria Hamilton, saveourwaterfront.ca
Save Our Waterfront!— Don and Margaret Kirby, saveourwaterfront.ca
Lakeshore road grinds to a halt already with the poor traffic flow design recently implemented. The traffic is continually backed-up to Guelph Line on holiday weekends. Creating a single line of traffic to pass along Lakeshore is a big mistake – the City can do better. Creating a bike path on the sidewalk then adding another to the road in another mistake that need to be re-addressed There are already plans for large building on the south site of Old Lakeshore Road adding more concentration of housing into the bottle neck will aggravate the situation over and over the years to come – I believe those action cripple the movement of both pedestrians and cars to the downtown. Once its been built the serenity of the neighborhood will be lost forever – The search for money should not be at the expense of the quality of life for the residents nor for those who choose to visit – You have been “Granted” by the public the to direct the cities development – this action is I suggest not in the public interest, nor should it be yours.— David Newman, abetterburlington.ca
I’ve emailed my councilor to express my concerns about the downtown, but her arrogant response was offensive. Your campaign’s success needs to focus on voting against councillors, and getting them replaced. That’s the ONLY way to get their attention.— Gary DelBianco, abetterburlington.ca
Please stop this concrete jungle….WE have the best that God has made…do not ruin this beautiful gift of nature….STOP NOW!— Merle DelBianco, abetterburlington.ca
Seek input from the community that is too often ignored, remember who you are supposed to be serving!!— Roy DelBianco, abetterburlington.ca
I have lived in Burlington my entire life and am devastated at these plans for our waterfront! We need to take lessons from any city in Europe.They don’t allow trees to be taken down, much less Historical Buildings. I was so upset when the Brant Inn was demolished never to be replaced as was the ‘plan’ back then!— Sharon Cunningham, saveourwaterfront.ca
