A recent academic research review looked at 112 published empirical studies of rent control. The study is making the rounds of discussion. It’s an interesting summary of the trade-offs of this policy lever.
BRIEF: Notes on the Hamilton Fire Fighters Contract for 2023 to 2026
First-class firefighters will be paid $110,783 in 2023, $114,040 in 2024, $117,290 for 2025, and $120,632 in 2026.
Planning Brief: Council Approves 18 to 20 storeys on Rymal East Near Wentworth
The Ontario Land Tribunal has rubber-stamped a deal between the City of Hamilton and owner of 544-550 Rymal Road East
Planning Brief: City Planning Staff and Developer of 1107 Main Street West in Variance Dispute
It is a rare situation: a developer is asking Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment to approve final stage minor variances for a tall building, without planning staff support.
Planning Brief:: Hamilton Granting Conditional Site Plan Approval for 31-Storey Building at John North and Wilson Street
EMBLEM’s next Downtown Hamilton project granted Downtown Secondary Plan approvals, pending Committee of Adjustment rubber-stamping decreased parking
BRIEF: Hamilton Youth Town Hall Summary Posted
Model City Hall Hamilton releases 14 recommendations for Hamilton City Council to consider.
Joey’s Notepad: More Details on the Sale of CKLH 102.9FM
102.9 is now broadcasting from Downtown Hamilton. Bell Media is receiving $22.5-million for it and three St. Catharines stations.
136 New Rental Units Proposed in Six-Storey Building on Ashley Street, Near Cannon and Wentworth
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel will meet on August 8 to review the proposal. Development will need zoning amendment approval from City Council
Circle of Beads Continues to Seek Voting Indigenous Hamilton Council Seat
“The point is that a seat should be reserved for the Indigenous community, which had mainstream political processes imposed upon it and have not had a meaningful voice in these processes, to the community’s ongoing detriment,” reads a press statement.
Federal Government Announces $44,731,924 for Hamilton Affordable Housing Units and Shelter Beds
The funds will help repair up to 2650 units, build 17 new subsidized units, fund 55 new construction CityHousing units, and add 85 emergency shelter spaces.