Planning Committee backs new regulations for secondary housing

This article from April 22 has information on new regulations for sceondary dwellings across the city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillors on the Planning Committee have backed the introduction of new regulations aimed to reduce red tape for property owners who want to add units in their home or detached dwellings on their land.

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City investing $1 million towards Rent Ready Program

This article, from March 30, has a media release on the City’s $1 million investment towards the Rent Ready Program.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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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Caledon Community Collaborative holds 2nd information session

This article, from March 26, has a recorded video from the Caledon Community Collaborative’s second information session, held March 23.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Caledon Community Collaborative held its second information session this past week, with more details and updates on their site plan for the 60 Caledon Ave. property, which is slated to become a mixed-use, family friendly development.

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Caledon Community Collaborative to host first community webinar February 25

This article, from February 23, has details about an upcoming webinar hosted by Caledon Community Collaborative regarding the lands at 60 Caledon Ave.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Caledon Community Collaborative, the collaboration between Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes and Victoria Park Community Homes, are holding their first webinar about the 60 Caledon Ave. lands on February 25th at noon.

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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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Homeless Tent Encampments In Ward 8 Hamilton

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.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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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Hamilton to Study Vacant Building Tax

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Thanks to a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann on December 9, City council will study whether to impose a property tax on property owners who leave a property vacant for an extended period of time.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko