Category Archives: Inspire Burlington

April Progress Report

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It’s been a busy month! There is a lot going on in Burlington right now. To wrap it all up here is my April 2018 progress vlog.

 

Reports & Recommendations

Our city staff have presented reports and updates on a variety of issues this month that may be of interest to you.  Here is a list of items available for your review.

Mayor’s Inspire Burlington with Glen Murray

I’m thrilled to share that we hosted yet another successful Mayor’s Inspire Burlington event on April 25th at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Glen Murray, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute and the former Minister of the Environment and Climate Change joined us for an insightful and educational talk about building an environmentally sustainable city.

I was inspired by the number of Burlington residents who joined us with ideas and passion about how we can work together to create a brighter future for our next generation.

I want to thank Conservation Halton, Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk, Burlington’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee, Sustainable Hamilton Burlington, Burlington Green and 100in1Day for setting up exhibitions for our guests.

Burlington Vimy Oaks

In honour of the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, we planted two “Vimy Oaks” at the Burlington Cenotaph this month.  These oaks are the direct descendants of the original oaks at Vimy Ridge.

Our veterans fought for our freedom, and our oak trees will be a constant reminder of their sacrifice.

100In1Day Coming to Burlington June 2nd

For the first time, 100in1Day is coming to Burlington!What is 100In1Day and how do you get involved? Watch the video below to find out.

Make a Request to the Office of the Mayor

My office is happy to respond to questions on various issues, requests for congratulatory letters or certificates, invitations to events or requests for a flag raising or proclamation.
There are easy-to-use online forms for each of these requests on my website.

Inspire Burlington featuring Glen Murray

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I am very excited to announce that Glen Murray, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, and former Minister of the Environment and Climate Change is the keynote speaker for my next Inspire Burlington series on Wednesday, April 25th at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Glen will focus on transit-supportive development that works to create multi-modal, and sustainable cities.
Please join me on April 25th at 7:30 p.m in the main auditorium at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
As with all Inspire Burlington events, admission is FREE and all are welcome!
If you’re interested, pre-register at burlington.ca/mayor

October Update

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Budget Telephone Town Hall

On Wednesday, October 18th, I hosted our first ever Budget Telephone Town Hall.  We had a great turn out and received many thoughtful questions regarding Burlington. I want to thank all the residents who participated in this discussion.

Questions ranged from investing in our transit, bike lanes to managing traffic flow on our city streets. We gained a tremendous amount of feedback that we will use to create our 2018 Budget.

This video is a snapshot of the topics raised on Wednesday night.

Inspire Burlington With Moses Znaimer

The Mayor’s Inspire Burlington Series, with the President of CARP, Moses Znaimer is SOLD OUT!  We announced the event earlier this month and we’re thrilled to see that this event is one not to be missed.

Moses will share his perspective on a “New Vision of Aging for Canada”.  How baby boomers have changed in the way they age.

Our experience has shown us that even when people register to attend, they miss the event due to conflicts.  We will initiate a stand-by line for walk-ins and try our best to accommodate everyone.

Downtown Mobility Hub Draft Plan

Last month, our city staff unveiled the Downtown Mobility Hub draft New Precinct Plan and Policy Framework to members of the council.

The new Draft Precinct Plan was produced after extensive consultation with the community.  It proposes dedicating 49% of our downtown for public use and establishes where mid-rise and tall buildings should be located.

I encourage you to take a look and let me know what you think.  You can watch the entire presentation HERE or read about it HERE.

Burlington Matters Back For Another Season

 

Another season of Burlington Matters is back on Your TV (Formally TV Cogeco).

I was in the studio last week taping the season premiere.

Our first episode focuses on the Draft New Precinct Plan for Downtown Mobility Hub. Mary Lou Tanner, Director of Planning and Building and Rosa Bustamante, Manager of Mobility Hubs joined me on the show and we had a great discussion on the future of our beautiful Downtown.
Burlington Matters repeats throughout the week and you can find the full
schedule here.Tune in on Cable 23 or HD Cable 700. To suggest an episode topic, please email mayor@burlington.ca 

Live with Kelly from Kelly’s Bake Shoppe

I had a wonderful opportunity to sit down with Kelly Childs, the owner of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe on Brant Street, to discuss something more personal.
I was invited to go LIVE on Kelly’s Facebook page to discuss the importance of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation. Not many of you know that I meditate on a regular basis. It allows me to pause from my very busy schedule to regroup and focus.
Thank you to Kelly and the team for a great start to my morning last week. You can watch the interview here.

Travel To Apeldoorn Netherlands!

This is a rare opportunity! Travel to Burlington’s twin city Apeldoorn Netherlands and stay with local families while you explore Amsterdam with Burlington’s Mundialization Citizen Committee! This is the best way to experience Dutch hospitality and culture.

You can learn more about the trip at upcoming information sessions or call 905-335-7600 ext. 7855 or email mundialization@burlington.ca