A 14-day OLT hearing begins, the CityHousing Hamilton Board meets, Hamilton Mountain debates, and more.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, Planning and Development
Joey’s Notepad: Hamilton Self-Storage Review Proposes Allowing in Transit Zones with Strict Requirements
Hamilton sees self-storage as intensification supportive.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Hamilton Federal Election Housing Debate
The Green, Liberal, and NDP candidates all agree the federal government needs to do more across the housing spectrum
Posted inFeatured, Planning and Development
City of Hamilton Moving Forward on Stoney Creek Parking Lot Affordable Housing
It took over a year, but the City is finally moving forward with leasing the lands for affordable housing. The project required a Mayoral Veto to move forward
Posted inBriefs, Planning and Development
Hamilton Major Transit Station Areas Going to Council in May
More public consultation to occur this summer, with the City hoping to have a final MTSA zoning passed this fall.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Planning Committee to Debate Final Green Building Standards on April 29
Hamilton City Council is scheduled to approve the final version of Hamilton’s Green Building Standards at the April 29 Planning Committee meeting.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Civil Discourse at the Urban Boundary Expansion Open House
A councillor and a landowner – on opposite sides of the issue – had a lengthy civil discussion and I want to say more of this please.
Posted inPlanning and Development
“Green Hamilton CIP” Development Incentives Coming Forth to Council on April 30
The new programs will replace the City’s existing incentives for LEED-compliant developments.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton Farmers Market “Local Showcase” Extended, Meeting Revenue Goals
“To date revenue from showcase vendor fees has been equal to what would have been collected from renting the stalls to two permanent vendors,” states Manager.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
OLT: Hamilton Council and St. Elizabeth Village Reach Settlement Deal
St. Elizabeth’s Village is looking to expand with a 430-unit apartment building and 56 townhouses. They took the City to the OLT for non-decision.