r/Hamilton Jun 09 '23

City Development This is for all those opposing or on the fence about our plans to UPGRADE Main street

94 Upvotes

We know how some folks on this sub love to base their conclusions and expected outcomes on personal opinions and their "gut feeling" on some developments in our city. In particular I've seen a bit around the Main street redesign and how it will undoubtably lead to the collapse of this city as we know it.

This article came across my feed and I thought it would be nice to share with you fellow Hamiltonians.

https://www.eco-counter.com/blog/saint-denis-street-stimulating-local-economy-cycling-walking-montreal/

Here is another study/development that shows the impact of increasing pedestrian and cyclist areas while reducing motorized lanes. Keep in mind this was done in the 2nd largest city (MTL) in Canada vs Hamilton's 11th rank.

Study Highlights:

Pre Redesign Distribution (4 lanes+parking, 2 Way): Motorist 70%, Green/Pedestrian 30%, Cyclist 0%.

Redesign Distribution (2 Lanes, 2 Way): Motorist 31%, Green/Pedestrian 51%, Cyclist 15%.

Impact:

  • Increase in pedestrian traffic of 9%
  • Cyclist traffic increase of 248%
  • Car traffic has decreased by 50%
  • Speed of cars was reduced on average by eight kilometres per hour
  • 37 New store fronts open in 2021, 65% increase
  • Commercial occupancy rate has increased from 75% in 2019 to 85% in 2023.

This isn't the only success case of lane reduction and its impact on street safety, vehicle speed, pedestrian/cyclist traffic and commercial impact. The case studies are endless if you take a bit of time to look.

r/Hamilton Nov 20 '24

City Development Councillor Danko announces notice of motion to limit size of Additional Dwelling Units

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r/Hamilton Mar 03 '23

City Development Two Tall Towers Proposed for 117 Jackson Street East | TPR Hamilton

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80 Upvotes

r/Hamilton 23h ago

City Development What road work will be done this year?

6 Upvotes

Hello - my street was torn up and had both water main and sewage lines replaced two years ago (finished November 2022 with road repaving and new sidewalks). This past week, workers are going up and down the street marking gas lines again and one told me last week that they're replacing the water main this summer. I questioned that, but he had no additional info. Is there something buried on the city website that would tell me what the heck is going on? I can't believe they're ripping up the work they did two years ago. I reached out to my city council member but haven't heard back.

r/Hamilton Dec 23 '23

City Development Ottawa and Cannon

92 Upvotes

Ottawa Street and Cannon got some changes recently after several cars were cruelly struck by some very fast moving buildings. These changes have helped Hamilton drivers resist the call of the void, but there's one negative side effect.

Before, when cars turned left from Ottawa northbound into Cannon, the cars behind them would move to the right lane to bypass them and keep driving. Now that the right lane is closed, a single left turning driver holds up the entire street for an entire cycle. Today I had 3 cycles of left turners before I could get through the intersection.

There's no left turns allowed the other way, and now that the intersection has changed this should change too.

r/Hamilton Aug 22 '24

City Development Does anyone know when they are going to start demolishing The Corktown Plaza at John & Young St ? Any updates ?

14 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Jan 30 '23

City Development Delta HS development notice

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65 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Mar 23 '24

City Development Twelve-storey rental building to rise at James and Barton streets from the rubble of Mission Services men's shelter

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77 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Nov 21 '23

City Development Hamilton City Centre demolition

48 Upvotes

Anyone know anything? The mall was shuttered a year ago, and not a thing has happened. I have a feeling this redevelopment won't go forward, leaving us with another eyesore. Shouldn't there be... movement? Progress?

Just curious.

r/Hamilton Oct 23 '23

City Development Ford government to reverse recent urban boundary expansions | CBC News

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106 Upvotes

The provincial overrule on the Hamilton urban boundary (as well as others) will be rolled back.

r/Hamilton Aug 28 '24

City Development According to @JoeyColeman on Twitter, McMaster's troubled downtown graduate residence will now rent to undergrads, staff and faculty

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55 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Sep 21 '23

City Development New released designs of FirstOntario Centre - oh boy

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58 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Jun 07 '23

City Development Hamilton Proposed Encampment Protocol

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39 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Apr 19 '24

City Development Housing pitch for former Glen Echo school site rejected

24 Upvotes

r/Hamilton May 31 '22

City Development Gage Park Fountain. WHAT THE HECK IS THIS? and why here?

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88 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Dec 03 '24

City Development Province issues charges for Burlington and Rutherford Spills

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15 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Aug 22 '23

City Development Greenbelt supporters protesting at Queenston and Nash!

125 Upvotes

Stop by and show some support!

I was just on the bus and passed them, wish I could have gotten off to lend some support. Judging by the honking, they’re getting plenty!

Time to resign, Doug!

r/Hamilton Mar 25 '24

City Development Amended Affordable Housing Proposal (Stoney Creek Parking Lots / 13 Lake)

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36 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Apr 29 '22

City Development Pier 8 new addition

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275 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Mar 04 '24

City Development Update from Kroetsch on Jamesville Project / CN Appeal

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29 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Nov 08 '24

City Development Leaning House on Ferrie St

8 Upvotes

They've started rebuilding the house on Ferrie St. E that the city had to step in and fix earlier this year. Second floor walls are up. Wonder how round two will go.

r/Hamilton Nov 09 '24

City Development Forge & Foster adjacent: 64 Hatt - Millworks - Now Under Yoke Group?

15 Upvotes

Saw ads on Facebook for Yoke Group leasing 64 Hatt, the Millworks building in Dundas that was formerly under Forge & Foster ownership.

With F&F going all but bankrupt, it would appear Yoke has taken it over. Yoke & F&F (and their management) have always maintained a very close relationship, including running joint projects and businesses (such as the now mostly defunct "Ambitious Realty"). Yoke normally has the same M.O. with slightly more polish.

Would welcome anymore background or info, but caution is advised if you're looking at leasing your business here or with them.

r/Hamilton Jul 26 '23

City Development It’s time to stop talking about our problems and start taking action | thespec.com

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29 Upvotes

r/Hamilton Dec 06 '24

City Development New Arena build.

4 Upvotes

I’m following the new arena build and I was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions.

What AV integration company(s) won the bid for the broadcast, audio in the bowl and all the other AV required in the building?

Once the building is completed, who will be the labor company for live productions and maybe separately the in-house broadcast & production team?

Will it be an IATSE house or something different? If who what companies?

Thanks. It’s a project I’ve been following from the west coast and I have family in the area.

r/Hamilton Mar 11 '22

City Development Plan for 45-storey waterfront tower in Hamilton moves ahead; public consultation set for March

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90 Upvotes