Burlington, Ont.—June 13, 2024— The Metropolis of Burlington expresses its disappointment with the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) current choice to approve the redevelopment of elements of the Millcroft Golf Course by the Millcroft Greens Company. With in depth neighborhood session and thorough analysis, Council had opposed this redevelopment on the OLT, asserting that it didn’t align with the wants and pursuits of Burlington residents.
The proposed growth at 2155 Nation Membership Dr. and 4274 Dundas St. contains the development of 90 single-family houses and 130 condominium models. Whereas the Metropolis acknowledges the significance of addressing housing calls for, this venture fails to fulfill key facets of Burlington’s housing technique and neighborhood necessities.
The Metropolis’s opposition emphasised the need of preserving inexperienced areas, making certain sustainable environmental practices, and sustaining the character of current neighbourhoods. Considerations had been additionally raised about elevated visitors, pressure on infrastructure, and potential unfavourable impacts on native ecosystems. Regardless of these considerations, the OLT has granted approval, contingent on particular circumstances to be met by Jan. 31, 2025. In its choice, the Tribunal didn’t award prices associated to this attraction.
For extra data on the Millcroft Greens growth, go to burlington.ca/millcroftgreens.
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Joint Assertion from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna
“We’re deeply dissatisfied with the OLT’s choice to approve the Millcroft Greens growth. The venture just isn’t wanted to fulfill our housing targets, is not going to present inexpensive housing, and develops important greenspace. We want extra parks and open house for our rising neighborhood, not much less. This venture doesn’t align with our neighborhood’s wants or our imaginative and prescient for sustainable development.
The Metropolis of Burlington is dedicated to a housing technique that focuses on environmentally sustainable, inclusive and community-focused developments.”
Hyperlinks and Sources
burlington.ca/millcroftgreens
Metropolis of Burlington Official Plan
Report PL-12-21 – Statutory Public Assembly for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Modification and Plan of Subdivision for 2155 Nation Membership Drive & 4274 Dundas Road
Report PL-34-20 – Deregistration By-law for current registered plans of subdivision throughout the Millcroft neighbourhood
Ontario Land Tribunal (gov.on.ca)
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