$500 million dollar plan selected for City’s entertainment and sports facilities

This article, from July 18, contains information on the $500 million dollar plan to revitalize the Downtown sports and entertainment venues.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton City Council announced on July 17th that it will move forward with the development plan presented to them by Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group L.P. (which includes Carmen’s Group, LiUNA, DPAI architects, Fengate Capital, Meridian Credit Union, Paletta International and Jetport Inc.).

The development calls for a $500 million plan to modernize the former Copps Coliseum, to newly renovate the convention centre and concert hall, a major investment in the AGH as well as new residential and affordable housing, and office and retail space.

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An Arena, Concert Hall and Convention Centre – What to Do About Hamilton’s Aging Sports and Entertainment Venues?

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

The City of Hamilton is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of our City’s aging sports and entertainment venues (First Ontario Centre, Hamilton Convention Centre and First Ontario Concert Hall).

Council’s direction to staff was to look at utilization of development opportunities to fund revitalization of these assets.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko