Planning Commission – Jul 28, 2026
- Where
- Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
What was decided
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed planBTV New North End neighborhood plan, where many residents raised concerns about building housing on parks and green spaces. After hearing public comment, commissioners agreed to support housing on city-owned land but not in city parks, and directed staff to revise the draft plan accordingly. No vote was taken to refer the plan to City Council at this meeting.
Decisions recorded
- Commissioners directed staff to revise the draft planBTV New North End plan to remove recommendations for housing development in city parks or permanently conserved open space, while keeping recommendations for housing on other city-owned land. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Terms used here
- Public Forum
- The time at a City Council meeting when residents can speak to the Council about any city matter.
Source
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