By Pepper Parr
July 26th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The demand for housing and a target of 29,000 units by 2031 in place created an opportunity for the developer to increase the height was something that couldn’t be resisted. The change should not surprise anyone. When the development started the northern end of the property was to have a six to eight story structure.
28-storey mixed use building with 302 residential units
At this point the development application has been submitted:
Development applications have been submitted for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 28-storey mixed use building with 302 residential units and a 6-storey above grade parking structure with a green roof adjacent to an existing 17-storey residential building bounded by Caroline Street, Elizabeth Street, Maria Street, and John Street.
There was a Pre-Application Community Meeting on April 9, 2024 in the evening. It was a virtual meeting. No word on how any people took part.
The north tower was originally going to be six stories (could have been eight – it was sometime ago) with medical offices making up a large part of the space.
This administration seems bound and determined to complete the destruction of the historic downtown core that most of us loved.
On the other hand Oakville has never wavered on protecting it historic areas.
What a tragedy!