Executive summary
- The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Inclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report which was identified as a key deliverable of the Housing Strategy project in the Housing Strategy Project Terms of Reference and as Action 12 of the Burlington Housing Strategy that was approved by Council on June 21, 2022.
Climate implications
- On April 23, 2019, Burlington’s City Council unanimously passed a motion to declare a climate emergency.
- The City’s Housing Strategy will look for innovative solutions to address local housing issues while making better use of existing infrastructure and services through the provision of additional residential units and directing new housing options in locations for intensification, such as Major Transit Station Areas with more diverse options for alternative modes of transportation, to support the provision of a wider range of housing options and minimize impacts on the environment.