Hamilton’s refusal to permit a medium-density plaza redevelopment became a national example of why there is a housing shortage.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
COLEMAN: Arson at Assisted Living Complex Reminder of Challenges to House the Most Acute
A resident of the Good Shepherd assisted living units at 369 Main West is charged, the other residents are displaced, and we are reminded of challenge of keeping the most acute housed.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City Council and New Horizon Reach Deal for 499 Mohawk East Development
The Ontario Land Tribunal says its been notified a settlement agreement has been reached.
City Council approved 10-5 in closed session.
Posted inPlanning and Development
BRIEF: No Update on Hamilton City Centre (77 James Street North) OLT Talks
The City and IN8 Developments are engaged in settlement discussions in a dispute over development charge payment timelines.
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Joey’s Notepad: Council Giving HSR Funds for More “Recovery Time” is Working
A major disruption to service is having minimal impact on service – thanks to Council funding reliability measures
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Developers Renew Calls for Hamilton Urban Boundary Expansion
The day after the Ontario election, a development industry ‘think-tank’ released a paper calling for the overturning Hamilton’s urban boundary freeze.
Posted inPublic Safety
Superior Court Judge Rules Hamilton Police Racially Profiled Man
Judge rules police violated Charter rights by racial profiling and searching vehicle without reasonable grounds. Gun and drugs evidence quashed.
Posted inCity Hall
City Says 21 John Street South Not “An Imminent Risk of Collapse”
Hamilton City Hall says owner’s professional engineering report states building is not an imminent risk of collapse
Posted inCity Hall
No Quorum: Property Committee Fails to Act on 21 John Street South Orders
Property Standards Committee members fail to show up to hearing, delaying any potential action to ensure stability of downtown Hamilton building
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Mayor Horwath Going to Washington
Mayor Andrea Horwath is on her way to Washington D.C. hoping to meet United States congressional representatives and senators during the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative’s annual Great Lakes Day.