This post, from March 7, has information on the Family Friendly Housing project.
With families in Hamilton often earning less than half the money required to pay for a mortgage, this create a fundamental crises for many families as well as the City’s economic health. With that as a focal point, the City wants resident’s feedback on the actions outlined in the discussion paper titled Encouraging Family Friendly Housing in Hamilton.
Continue reading “Notice of Virtual Consultation for the Family Friendly Housing project (City-wide)”This post, from October 25, has information on a transformative $145.7 million deal for affordable housing in Hamilton.
The City of Hamilton, CityHousing Hamilton (CHH) and the Federal government confirmed and finalized a $145.7 million investment towards renewal of CHH affordable housing properties city-wide, including energy efficiency upgrades.
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Continue reading “$145 million towards Affordable Housing Initiative announced”This article, from July 5, has details on the introduction and drafting of a bylaw to tax vacant homes, pending the approval of city council.
In an effort to increase the amount of rental properties available within Hamilton, the City of Hamilton will be drafting a bylaw on taxing vacant homes, pending the approval of city council.
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Continue reading “City will draft bylaw to tax vacant homes”This article, from May 11, has details on the next virtual community consultation regarding the future of 60 Caledon Ave, taking place May 27 @ 7PM.
The Caledon Community Collaborative will be hosting a virtual community consultation on the 60 Caledon Ave. development on May 27th at 7PM.
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Continue reading “Reminder: Caledon Community Collaborative to host virtual community consultation session May 27”This article, from March 30, has a media release on the City’s $1 million investment towards the Rent Ready Program.
The City will be investing $1 million towards the rapid repair of out of service social housing units and increase the 2021 Housing Stability Benefit to support those at risk of losing housing due to the impacts of the COVID pandemic.
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Continue reading “City investing $1 million towards Rent Ready Program”The former HWDSB Mountain Secondary School property at 60 Caledon Avenue (Yeoville between Upper James and West 5th south of Mohawk) is scheduled for family friendly redevelopment.
This article contains details of the City of Hamilton’s intentions for the site, its sale and next steps.
In 2017/2018 the City of Hamilton purchased the former Mountain Secondary School property (60 Caledon Avenue) from the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) with the intention of developing new mixed income housing on the Hamilton Mountain.
In December of 2020 the City closed a real estate transaction with Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes and Victoria Park Community Homes, who have come together to form a limited partnership called Caledon Community Collaborative for this project.
This post will provide a timeline of events, and what the next steps are for the mixed-income family redevelopment.
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Continue reading “Mountain Secondary School (60 Caledon Avenue) Sale and Redevelopment”An important story that has fallen under the radar in late summer is the news of a coalition of Hamilton non-profit housing providers has received the support of city councillors in its mission to build 3,000 affordable units in the city over the next three years.
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Continue reading “Coalition aiming to build 3,000 affordable housing units”Homeless encampments are here in Ward 8 and across the City.
This article reviews the current situation and what you can do to help if you see someone living in a tent in your neighbourhood.
There have always been, and will continue to be, people who have resorted to living in a tent here in Ward 8 and across Hamilton.
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Continue reading “Homeless Tent Encampments In Ward 8 Hamilton”
