growth Archives - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Hamilton Planning Update to Long Term Growth and Development Strategy (GRIDS2)

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

The City of Hamilton has begun a comprehensive review of our City’s long term development strategy to accommodate population and employment growth to 2041: GRIDS2 (Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy – click here for more information).

This is an update to the original GRIDS planning strategy which was approved by Hamilton City Council in 2006 and planned for growth until 2031.

For more details, please continue reading below.

New Mixed-Use Development Approved for Upper James and Stone Church

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

On September 17th, 2019 the Planning Committee of Hamilton City Council approved a zoning by-law amendment by Riccio Developments that will permit the construction of two four storey multiple dwellings and an eight storey mixed-use building (commercial main floor, residential upper floors).

This will result in a maximum total of 358 new residential units, 477 parking spaces and new ground floor commercial/retail space at the southeast corner of Upper James and Stone Church.

For more details, please continue reading below.