Facts require Integrity Commissioners to find Brad Clark violated the rules in making unsubstantiated allegations of corruption during recorded phone conversation with constituent.
Posted inPlanning and Development
LPAT Rejects White Star Group’s $33-Million Claim Against City of Hamilton
LPAT issues unusual rebuke against White Star asking why they’ve failed to developer their site, and the LPAT may issue an extreme rare costs order.
Posted inCity Hall
Council Votes Down Sidewalk Clearing Again
Staff say residents “that really don’t have any choice” are being stranded by “inconsistent sidewalk clearing”. Council says $12 per household to clear transit routes is too much.
Posted inBriefs
Hamilton’s Ash Tree Removal Program On Schedule and On Budget
During the past eight years, 22,616 trees have been removed. Approximately 3,800 Ash trees remain to be removed
Posted inNews
Hamilton Farmers Market Board Blows Up in Dysfunction, with Vendor Reps Storming Out
It is one of the worst displays of dysfunction on a Board known for being dysfunctional.
Posted inCity Hall, Planning and Development
City of Hamilton Considering Adding Green Building Standards to Zoning
Already, municipalities have an array requirements related to materials, height, setbacks, landscaping, and design included in their zoning bylaws. Would adding environmental standards being much different?
Posted inTribunals
LPAT Approves Nine-Storey Development at 600 James North at Burlington Street
“This site is a model example involving transit, with the existing City bus service at this intersection, the existing GO Station on James within walking distance, and the City’s intent to enhance the James corridor in future with a rapid transit line from the harbour in the north to the airport in the south”, write LPAT in approval.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Valery Properties Proposes 16-Storey Multiple Bedroom Apartment Building in East Hamilton
126 units are proposed in the building, all family units of two or three bedrooms with the exception of two 1-bedroom units on the top floors. Council approval will be required.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Developer Proposes 27-Storey Condo at 101 Hunter Street East
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel to deliberate on the proposal which does not meet tall building guidelines.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Design Review Panel to Deliberate on Design Rules for New 45-Storey Waterfront Tower
A 92-page urban design brief says the building must integrate with the vision of Pier 8 as a city-wide year round destination.