Bill Custers died suddenly in June, leaving a legacy of community service – including major work laying the foundation for this task force.
Posted inEditors Note
TPR Gets City of Hamilton to Resume Transit Open Data
Thus far, the City Manager who took on the role in January as released basic public information when problems are brought to their attention.
Posted inCity Hall News
Hamilton Conservation Authority Records $5.4M Surplus for 2023
Increased memberships, provincial and federal grants,a nd one-time Foundation funding drive surplus
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Approves 105 New Units of Seniors Affordable Housing in Binbrook
“The intrinsic damage to our property value from the proposed rezoning is our greatest concern,” stated Todd and Laura Barlow in opposing the development. They provided no expert evidence at the OLT
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: An Academic Review of 112 Empirical Studies on Rent Control
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.
Posted inBriefs, City Hall, City Hall News
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.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
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
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment, Planning and Development
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.
Posted inBriefs, Planning and Development
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
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton Youth Town Hall Summary Posted
Model City Hall Hamilton releases 14 recommendations for Hamilton City Council to consider.