This Plan for the Waterfront Revitalization District is guided by the
following principles:
- that the waterfront is a critical resource for all of the
citizens of Burlington;
- that there is generous park and open space for public use and
enjoyment;
- that public development on the Waterfront should occur
without imposing a significant burden on the property taxpayer;
- that we recognize that there are four seasons in Vermont, and
that the Burlington Waterfront must be developed so that it can be used and
enjoyed year-round;
- that infrastructure improvements be provided on the
Waterfront which ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access;
- that intrusion by the automobile should be minimized through
dual footprint, underground, off-waterfront parking structures and
innovative public transportation;
- that the patterns of development on the Waterfront should
reflect the patterns of development in the center City, primarily Church
Street, and that the development should occur incrementally;
- that the Waterfront should complement Downtown and its uses
and that Burlington’s Downtown and the Waterfront should be connected
through pedestrian linkages;
- that the Urban Reserve should be preserved for future
generations;
- that indoor uses be incorporated into the Waterfront;
- that the Waterfront’s heritage be given significant
consideration in future plans and projects;
- that affordable housing be incorporated into Downtown and
Waterfront development activities;
- that Burlington’s Downtown be strengthened through
continued public improvements and private investments;
- that access to the Lake through boating and fishing be
incorporated into public development activities; and
- that people with disabilities will have access to waterfront
activities.
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