Concept Plan
1200 King Road’s approach to creating a complete community involves thoughtfully combining housing, retail, recreation, entertainment, mobility and green space – making it a connected, vibrant, and diverse mixed-use precinct that is a catalyst for innovative city building. Based on the current concept, the below numbers reflect the site statistics:
1200 King Road
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Numbers are approximate and subject to change as the proposed concept plan is refined.
About 1200 King Road
Housing
1200 King Road will include a variety of housing typologies, as well as a mix of tenure options that will attract a diverse population to Burlington. Supporting Burlington’s goal of delivering more homes, the development will offer a full range of housing that can encompass residential units for multicultural families to student housing.
Parks and Natural Heritage
Alinea understands the importance of and is committed to conserving areas of environmental significance, while ensuring that there are opportunities for the Aldershot Community to be immersed in nature. This is planned to be realized through integrating natural areas with community living, providing outdoor greenspaces for both active and passive recreation, and implementing a pedestrian green spine that connects through the entire site.
Mobility
The development’s proximity and transit accessibility to multiple urban growth centres will create the opportunity for future residents to explore the region, and for visitors to enjoy the experiences that 1200 King Road has to offer. Cycling infrastructure, bus routes and an active trail system will support the approach to complete streets and the commitment to pedestrian-focused mobility.
Retail and Commercial
The Retail Common will be the culmination of Alinea’s commitment to develop a vibrant neighbourhood. This district will feature a diverse and distinguished retail and food hub, invigorating year-round experiences through a mix of permanent and temporary programming – ultimately creating a new gathering place for residents and visitors, fostering a sense of belonging, offering opportunities for local business to thrive and for residents to connect.
Recreation and Culture
Emphasizing a network of trails for walking, biking, and leisure activities as well as strategically placed public art and historical commemorations, 1200 King Road aims to foster a healthy lifestyle and promote outdoor engagement and wellbeing. The inclusion of expansive parks and natural areas, public realm gathering spaces as well as the major community facility being proposed in collaboration with the City of Burlington, will all work cohesively to create a sense of community and well-being.
Education and Innovation
1200 King Road is poised to serve as a civic catalyst for significant investment and innovation nationally and globally with the integration of a post-secondary campus, as well as attracting business, entrepreneurs, and learners seeking a dynamic environment to innovate, grow, and learn. Through strategic collaboration with the City of Burlington and post-secondary institutions, the campus will create opportunities for training and research, and will support economic growth, urban revitalization, and educational advancement.
Sustainability
Envisioned to be the catalyst for sustainable and responsible development in Burlington, 1200 King Road will incorporate sustainable approaches that will include the protection of natural heritage, green practices, and infrastructure for active mobility to reduce reliance on cars.