Which way should Hamilton grow?

This post, from October 22, contains the full segment from TVO’s The Agenda, where Cllr. Danko appeared to discuss the urban boundary review.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With Council set to address the urban boundary expansion at a special General Issues Committee on November 9, Councillor Danko was recently on The Agenda with Steve Paikin along with a panel of guests to speak on the proposed expansion, its impacts and what that will mean for the future of Hamilton.

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Public Virtual Open House for proposed development at 11 Springside Drive taking place this Thursday

This post, originally published on October 12, is a reminder about the upcoming public virtual open house for 11 Springside Drive.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

A public virtual open house will be held on Thursday, October 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with respect to the proposed development on the lands of 11 Springside Drive.

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City reaches $1 billion in building permits for 2021

This article, from July 13, has details on the City of Hamilton already surpassing $ 1 billion in building permits for 2021.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

This past June, the City hit $1billion worth of building permits issued, making it the earliest the City has ever reached the billion-dollar mark in construction value.

For more details, please continue reading below…

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Yeoville residents invited to take part in “Residents Discussion”

This post has details for Yeoville residents who wish to share their feedback on the 60 Caledon Ave. development.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With several Public Information Sessions already held by developers, Councillor Danko and the Ward 8 office are reaching out to Yeoville residents to hear feedback on the proposed development at 60 Caledon Ave in a series of small public discussions.

For more details, please continue reading below…

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Summer disruptions to impact Upper James and Rymal area

This article, from April 26, has details on upcoming traffic disruptions in the southern portion of Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

A number of projects will be happening along the southern portion of Upper James Street, reducing the laneway to 1-lane in each direction at various points this summer.

Those who use the roadway for work or live in the area should take note of when disruptions will be taking place.

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West 5th and Stone Church Valeri High-Rise to Be Opposed at LPAT – How You Can Be Involved

This article published February 9, 2021 includes details about the City of Hamilton’s opposition to the LPAT appeal by T. Valeri Construction for their proposed development at West 5th and Stone Church and how residents can be involved.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

In late October, the Ward 8 office reported on an appeal that had been filed by T. Valeri Construction Limited to permit a proposed nine-story residential development at the corner of West 5th and Stone Church Road West.

In this post, the Ward 8 office will update the community, especially neighbours in the area, on how you can participate in the process to share your concerns on the proposed development.

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Mountain Secondary School (60 Caledon Avenue) Sale and Redevelopment

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.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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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Mountain Plaza Owner Won’t Receive Extension on Development Credits

This article from January 21 contains details on the denied extension to the SmartCentres development at Fennell & Upper James.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The owners of Mountain Plaza mall will not receive an extension to hold on to credits for city fees, an amount which will save the city upwards of $840,000.

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Now is Your Chance to Weigh In On the City’s Future Growth Planning

This article, from January 8, has details about the City of Hamilton’s Land Needs Assessment survey.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is asking residents to weigh in on the future of their city by providing input and feedback on Hamilton’s future growth plans; where the city is expected to welcome over 230,000 new residents and 122,000 new jobs by the year 2051.

For more details, please continue reading below…

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1020 Upper James Development Update

This article contains information related to the proposed development at 1020 Upper James Street and a webinar which was broadcast on May 7th, 2020.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As we had previously mentioned in prior postings,  a webinar took place on May 7th focusing on the proposed redevelopment of 1020 Upper James St.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko