Hamilton’s Design Review Panel (DPR) says Vrancor needs to redesign its proposed 30-storey development at 213 King Street West to address a potentially dangerous wind condition, and to ensure it relates to surrounding buildings.
Posted inCity Hall, Elections
Hamilton Moving Towards Mail-In Voting Option for 2022
Council Committee approves adding mail-in as an option in the 2022 local election, with staff citing the need to be able to respond to situations such as pandemics. Ballots must arrive at City Hall on or before Election Day.
Posted inBriefs
Hamilton’s Associate Medical Officer of Health Hopeful for August Reopening
“I think the way things are headed, assuming we get and continue to have good vaccination rates, and what the province saying that at some point in August, you’re not gonna see very many restrictions at all from a governmental perspective”, Dr. Tran told Hamilton’s business improvement areas this morning.
Posted inColeman's Notes
The Politics of SJAM and POGG in Hamilton
Peace, order and good government. Hamilton City Council wants a social media mob to take down the statue so they can point to disorder. It could be beneficial to their political careers.
Posted inCity Hall
How Ready is Hamilton to Support Immigrant Populations During an Extreme Heat Dome
A McMaster MA candidate finds Hamilton needs to do more to support new arrivals during extreme heat.
Posted inPlanning and Development
DiCenzo Pitches Building 42-Storey and 38-Storey Towers Beside Landmark Place
DiCenzo’s plan does not disclose height. Landmark Place is 43-storey with a low lobby. Depending on the podium design, DiCenzo’s proposal could be taller – making it Hamilton’s tallest building.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Hamilton Cycling Committee Will Vote on Call for City to Limit Highway Truck Hours in Urban Neighbourhoods
Chris Ritsma says the proposed changes to Hamilton’s Truck Route Master Plan are insignificant to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians in lower city neighbourhoods and across Hamilton Mountain.
Posted inElections
Hamilton’s new Elections Manager recommends allowing mail-in ballots for 2022
Council’s Governance Committee will vote on the recommendation during their July 14 meeting. It will go to full Council for ratification in August.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: What Purpose Does the Sir John A Macdonald Statue Serve?
As an attendee of the Macdonald birthday celebrations in the 1990s, I thought celebrating Sir John A was celebrating Canada. It is not.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Fengate / LiUNA Seek to Exceed Downtown Hamilton Height Limit
The Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan states buildings shall not exceed the height of the escarpment – unless they provide design excellence and community benefits to be negotiated.
Fengate / LiUNA seek its elimination as a minor variance.