In a staff update to Council, Acting Chief Planner Anita Fabac writes the City must complete multiple studies before finalizing an inclusionary zoning bylaw.
Posted inBriefs, Planning and Development
Planning Brief: 1107 Main Street West Condos at Final Stages of City Approval
The 15-storey 308-unit residential building’s final design needs minor variances following changes during the Site Plan Approval stage.
Posted inCity Hall News
City of Hamilton Issued Parking Tickets to People Who Paid for Parking
City says its experienced a software communication issue, and people can get tickets fixed by calling the City
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Drainage Swells and Minor Variances, Timely After Recent Flooding
In light of this week’s rain, I’m going to note staff are recommending design changes to ensure an appropriate space for the drainage swale from the rear of the property.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Downtown Stoney Creek: Another Development with Opposition
City planning staff recommend approval of a seven-storey residential structure where six storeys is permitted.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Hamilton is Not Looking for a Chief Planner, We Already Have One
Hamilton’s Chief Planner position is not vacant, the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development position is.
Posted inCity Hall, City Hall News
Hamilton Firefighters Are the First City Employees to Get Truth and Reconciliation Day as a Paid Holiday
An arbitrator awards Hamilton’s unionized firefighters holiday as part of a new contract
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City of Hamilton Claimed HSR Real-Time Data is Restored, It Was Not
The City continues to struggle restoring basic information technology services, following a devastating cybersecurity failure.
Posted inCity Hall, City Hall News
Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency & Accountability to Decide on Public Consultation Consultant
The consultants will hold stakeholder consultation and draft the Task Force’s report to Council.
Posted inBriefs
City of Hamilton Resumes Facebook Advertising
Hamilton was one of the first municipalities in Canada to endorse Bill C-18, and paused ads on Facebook, following a lobbying campaign by journalists.