130 Wellington South’s expert planning witness served as the company’s representative in front of the OLT. The neighbours are challenging his objectivity.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Update on 77 James North, Hamilton City Centre, Planning Application
City Planning Staff and IN8 Developments are negotiating final details of Site Plan. Final plan will likely go to Committee of Adjustment for minor variances.
Posted inCity Hall
PHOTO: City Staff Out in The Field making Main Street Safety Plan
The City’s Director of Transportation Planning Brian Hollingworth, Acting Director of Transportation Operations and Maintenance Mike Field, and the Chief Road Official Edward Soldo led a group of around a dozen City staff who were conducting in-person observations along Main Street during rush hour.
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BRIEF: City of Hamilton’s S&P Credit Rating Raised
Move to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA+’ reflects confidence in security of Canadian municipal governments following federal COVID supports
Posted inPlanning and Development
City Council and Vrancor Reach Deal on 354 King Street West Development
Council approved the deal in closed session Wednesday, details not yet public.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Chris Murray’s Unexpected Voluntary Departure as Toronto’s City Manager
The Red Hill Inquiry has not revealed anything directly personally connecting Chris Murray to the Friction Report scandal. Nothing in the thousands of pages released thus far points to Murray.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel Pleased With Early Lime Ridge Mall Redevelopment Concept
Lime Ridge Mall wants to change from “a very detached vehicle-centric experience” to a “complete community-centric experience”
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel Says 26 West Ave S Proposal “Falls Flat”
DRP says proposal fails on all three criteria they were asked to review it upon.
Posted inCity Hall
Ontario’s Tax Assessment Tribunal Scorns City of Hamilton for Non-Compliance in City’s Largest Assessment Appeal
In Lime Ridge Mall tax appeal, ARB rules City failed to meet required timelines to get disclosure and failed to comply with Tribunal rules.
Posted inCity Hall, Ontario Land Tribunal
Chedoke Avenue Residents Withdraw Opposition to Pathway Lights in Tot Lot Park
One of Hamilton’s oddest OLT appeals ends abruptly as NIMBY appellants withdraw because OLT hearings are open to the public.