Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4384, 4387 and §4432, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington Planning Commission to hear comments on the proposed City of Burlington’s Open Space Plan. The public hearing will take place during the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 starting at Time Certain 7:15pm. You may access the hearing/meeting as follows:

The meeting will be held in the Sharon Bushor Conference Room at City Hall (149 Church Street) and online via Zoom

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Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b):

Statement of purpose:

The Open Space Plan is a roadmap to guide the City of Burlington and its residents, partners, and collaborators as they work together to grow and steward Burlington’s open spaces now and in the future. Burlington is a place where open spaces, water, and the built environment are intertwined in a symbiotic relationship that helps to make Burlington the unique place that is it. As Burlington continues to intensify in density to accommodate its increasing population, the City aims to continue its long-standing commitment to providing equitable access to quality open spaces and stewarding the health of the city’s ecosystems.

Burlington’s Open Space Plan takes an interdisciplinary approach to documenting the City’s open spaces, updating open space goals, and identifying specific resource targets and timelines through a robust community-focused engagement process. Ultimately, this plan is created to ensure that both the community—those who live, work, and recreate here—and the wildlife and flora will continue to thrive for generations to come.

Geographic areas affected:

Burlington’s Open Space Plan is applicable to all areas within the City of Burlington.

List of section headings affected:

Burlington’s Open Space Plan is a comprehensive rewrite of the previously adopted Open Space Protection Plan (2000 & 2014) and replaces all chapters, appendices, maps, and references.

The full text of the draft 2025 Burlington Open Space Plan is available online at www.burlingtonvt.gov/planbtv/OpenSpace. The proposed plan can be reviewed in hard copy posted on the first floor of City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington.

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