December 8, 2009 – 9:07 pm
Today, we turn this space over to Ken Woodruff to talk about the potential loss of General Brock park in South Burlington. It’s a 14-acre parcel of land with 4 sports fields that could be paved over with housing if the city doesn’t act quickly. The Halton District School Board, which owns the land, recently [...]
September 19, 2009 – 11:52 pm
Most of us have assumed that the heritage buildings along Burlington’s waterfront on the south side of Old Lakeshore Road are protected from destruction and development, because of shoreline setbacks, inside of which no development can take place. But we’re wrong – city council quietly removed the shoreline protection. Even worse, the owner of the empty lot beside Emma’s Back Porch – Tim Hortons (TDL) – is appealing just about all the limits on development in this area.
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By Marianne Meed Ward
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Posted in Waterfront development
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Also tagged a better burlington, conservation halton, downtown, Halton Region, heritage, marianne meed ward, OMB, save our waterfront, tim hortons, towers, waterfront
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Those of us protesting towers up to 15 storeys on our waterfront have been led to believe our city council’s hands are tied – those heights are already allowed in the Official Plan. We’re also told provincial Places to Grow legislation mandates “intensification” in urban growth centres, which includes the downtown. So imagine my surprise [...]
Burlington is under tremendous pressure from population growth. Residents have seen schools, shops and parks disappear, replaced by houses and apartments. Urban sprawl and highways are carving up farms and greenspace. Our waterfront is threatening to become tower alley. Our city has more traffic – and more air pollution. Our taxes are going up. You [...]
Ondrea Crockett describes her shop in downtown Burlington’s Village Square as “upcycled” vintage furniture. A new spin on the recycling trend, these are restored treasures found at garage sales, antique shops and elsewhere, repaired and repainted. I’ve got two pieces – restored book cases – and they always get raves.
