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.
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INBOX: YMCA Hamilton Update on Downtown Mens’ Residence and Facility
The YMCA Hamilton-Burlington-Brantford issued the following press release at 4:3o p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. TPR is watching this story and the City of Hamilton’s response to assist the 173 displaced residents of the building following the four-alarm fire on Monday, July 22.
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City Manager Directs HSR To Review Ongoing Communication Failures
City Manager apologies after it took over two hours for HSR managers to post detour information during Monday’s closure of James Street.
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Fire at Downtown Hamilton YMCA Sends Two to ICU
Ontario’s Fire Marshal is investigating fire in third-floor men’s residence unit as Red Cross assist with temporary shelter for 174 displaced tenants
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Joey’s Notepad: With Hamilton’s New Parking Bylaw Under Appeal, Committee of Adjustment is Cleaning Up the Mess
Hamilton’s new parking bylaw is under appeal, over electric vehicle charging requirements, leaving Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment to deal with old parking minimum appeals.
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BRIEF: Keanin Loomis Renewed as Federal appointment on the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
Loomis was first appointed by the federal Liberal government in 2019
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BRIEF: Metrolinx selects AECOM as Hamilton LRT technical advisor
Construction Canada reported “AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, has been appointed by Metrolinx as technical advisor for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a 14-km (8.7-miles) transit line in Hamilton, Ontario.”
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BRIEF: Hamilton Targeting Early 2025 for Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Going to City Council
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