Research firm plans to reach out and touch 750 of you – want you to confirm the city’s future direction

element_strategic_planBy Pepper Parr

February 6, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The call won’t be from a telemarketer – it will be from Forum Research calling you on behalf of the city to “confirm the city’s future direction”. Most people will be surprised to learn there actually is a direction. The Official plan is a year or more away from completion – there are solid reasons for the delay.

For the next two weeks, 750 households across Burlington will receive calls from a research firm on behalf of the City of Burlington as the city prepares to update its strategic plan: Burlington, Our Future.

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Is this skyline likely to change at all during the term of office for this Council?

Forum Research will speak with the residents of 750 households as part of a community survey. Residents will be asked about city services, how involved they feel in city decisions, and how they prefer to hear from the city.

The phone interviews will finish by Feb. 19. This information will help City Council as it updates the city’s strategic plan for 2015-18.

The plan includes the vision “where people, nature and business thrive” as well as three strategic directions: vibrant neighbourhoods, prosperity and excellence in government.“I encourage everyone from across Burlington to help shape our future through the strategic planning process,” said Mayor Rick Goldring. “There will be many ways to get involved, including joining the Insight Burlington panel, weighing in on Let’s Talk Burlington or getting a group together to complete a strategic plan workbook. Watch for details about these opportunities on the city’s website

In 2011, City Council approved the strategic plan, Burlington Our Future. The plan includes the vision “where people, nature and business thrive” as well as three strategic directions: vibrant neighbourhoods, prosperity and excellence in government.

For more information, or to get on the contact list for updates or involvement opportunities related to the city’s 2015-18 strategic plan, email ourfuture@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7600, ext. 7378.

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2 comments to Research firm plans to reach out and touch 750 of you – want you to confirm the city’s future direction

  • Susan

    The residents have little to no involvement in shaping the city. Evidence of this is the Brant Street Pier, and new high rise developments vs the failing infrastructure of the city. All there to look good, and attract new residents = $$$$. It’s all about appearances, yet essential services, basic needs and health and safety are compromised. And money wasted.

  • Roger

    Strategic Plan – hogwash – simply not worth the paper its written on – vibrant neighborhoods – when asking the city planner – the city does not have neighborhoods – developers who wave the OMB flag and council rolls over and plays dead – when asked what the plan was to a council and staff group was more of vision statement then a plan – frankly this plan is more useful when folded in half and used to balance your coffee table. I think engagement is useful – there are 2 members of council were part of Shape Burlington