Planning Committee caps an exciting 2024

This post, from January 13, has details on the Planning Committee’s achievements the last calendar year.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Planning Committee and Planning and Economic Development Department have capped an excellent 2024 by highlighting department initiatives and international recognition.

For more details, please continue reading below….

Planning Committee received 229 reports over the past calendar year, while participating in 48 Public Meetings and various proposals, developments and initiatives. The Committee also provided responses to the province in regards to both Bill 165 and Bill 185, as well as the New Provincial Planning Statement and ADU Ontario Regulation.

The Planning Committee also had significant initiatives such as:

Applications

  • Over 600 development applications and heritage permits received
  • Approximately 900 zoning verifications
  • 23 heritage designations
  • Achieved 1 Billion dollars in building permit value in August

 Recognition/Achievements

  • Lucas Mascotto-Carbone, was the recipient of the 2024 Merit Award – Report or Study (Public) from the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians Conference for the discussion paper on Farm Labour Residences. The City of Hamilton was also named Employer of the Year in the Public Sector/Municipal category. 
  • Festival and Events Ontario honoured the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek as a Top 100 Festival & Event. The 2024 event in June, saw over 10,600 attendees participate and learn about history through Indigenous games, a 19th century encampment, demonstrations, entertainment, and food at the Battlefield Museum and National Historic Site.
  • Festival and Events Ontario honoured Hamilton Winterfest as a Top 100 Festival & Event. The event, which took place in February 2024, is produced by the City of Hamilton and Cobalt Connects Creativity.
  • The 110th Grey Cup and the 2023 Grey Cup Festival, received Sport Tourism Canada’s prestigious PRESTIGE Award for Canadian Event of the Year (budget over $1 million) which highlights the festival’s success, which drew 223,216 attendees and 33,835 visitors to the, resulting in approximately $20.8 million in visitor spending., received Sport Tourism Canada’s prestigious PRESTIGE Award for Canadian Event of the Year (budget over $1 million) which highlights the festival’s success, which drew 223,216 attendees and 33,835 visitors to the, resulting in approximately $20.8 million in visitor spending.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.

Councillor John-Paul Danko