Residents of Burlington have an opportunity this week to review and provide feedback on proposed development plans for a new affordable housing project in Aldershot. An open house will take place Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 7 PM to 9 PM at the LaSalle Pavilion, located at 50 North Shore Blvd. West.
The city is seeking public input on plans to transform three properties at 1022, 1028, and 1030 Waterdown Road into a six-storey building with 74 affordable rental units. Designed in partnership with Indwell Community Homes, a charitable organization that creates supportive housing for people with low incomes and disabilities, the building would feature two wings containing one-bedroom apartments.
The City of Burlington approved the project concept on March 10, 2026, and is moving forward with the necessary zoning changes. The city plans to lease the land to the organization for up to 55 years, with financial support coming from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. If the project proceeds as planned, construction is expected to begin in early 2027.
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has noted that the project is a response to a housing crisis, citing data that suggests at least 160 new units are needed to keep up with current demand. According to the city, the number of people on the Halton Access to Community Housing waitlist has grown by 52 per cent since 2021, reaching approximately 7,000 people.
Feedback gathered at the open house will help shape a public meeting on May 12, 2026, which will in turn inform the final zoning decisions later this year. A separate decision regarding the long-term lease of the land is expected during the council meeting on April 21, 2026.
