TPR Contributor Rob Fiedler looks at how changes to the Planning Act and implementation of the LPAT influenced the major changes to the final Downtown Secondary Plan
Posted inPlanning and Development
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jennifer Keesmaat Meets With Ted McMeekin in Hamilton – Is 191 York Blvd in Play?
Keesmaat is looking for her first project, the City is looking for a partner, $9.51-million is already on the table – plus the value of the land – as the municipal contribution, planning approvals are effectively guaranteed, the City already has policies in place to waive application and development charge fees.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall Submits Redevelopment Plan for Closed Sears Store
Lime Ridge Mall owner Cadillac Fairview wants to create a restaurant district as part of their redevelopment of the former Sears store that anchored the north side of Hamilton’s largest indoor shopping centre.
Posted inCity Hall
Federal Government CRA Audit Finds City Owes $1.4-Million in HST Reassessment
The City budget portion of that cost is $900,000, with the remaining $500,000 to be paid by the Hamilton Police Service, and the Hamilton Public Library.
Posted inPlanning and Development
McMaster Appeals to OMB on Main West Student Rez Proposal Prior to LPAT Taking Over
McMaster’s appeal is one of over a dozen in Hamilton by development applicants seeking to protect their interests under the more developer friendly OMB rules rather than risk having to appeal under the new LPAT rules.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton’s Mountain Plaza Proposing Two Mid-Rise Residential Buildings
The planning file for the proposal shows it is in early stages, and SmartCentres is conducting market research to determine if there will be ground level commercial in the buildings, and determining the state of the residential market before finalizing their application.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees, City Hall, News
Pagoda Chop Suey House Sign Being Restored
Tom Wilson says the landmark sign is “to downtown Hamilton what the Hollywood sign is to Hollywood”
Posted inCity Hall
Recycle Coach Privacy Breach Exposes Email Addresses of over 1000 City of Hamilton Recycling App Users
City contractor fails to implement basic information security
Posted inEditors Note
Truck Fire on Hughson Street North
The Hamilton Fire Department responded shortly after 3:45pm Saturday afternoon for a single vehicle fire on Hughson Street North. Our Joey Coleman happened to be at Dr. Disc for Record Store Day when the fire began and captured these photos.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
TPR Email Edition for April 20, 2018: The New(s) Newsletter
A complete redesign of our newsletter to better serve your morning news needs