When communities attempt to engage with decision-makers on the importance of complete streets, it is crucial to frame the argument within the context of larger policy issues. Hamilton hosted the 2012 national Sustainable Mobility Summit, and the following Raise the Hammer article provides a summary some of the key topics discussed, as they relate to..
Homes within seven designated heritage districts in Hamilton are on average worth double those in surrounding neighbourhoods, a city research firm has found. Homes in historic areas are gaining value quicker than those outside. http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/843001–heritage-preservation-pays-off-study-finds
Hi friends of The Mustard Seed! We are thrilled to announce that The Mustard Seed will officially begin signing up members on Thursday, November 29th. We hope you will join us in launching Hamilton’s community-owned grocery store! The Founding Members Launch Party is a special date in the co-op’s development. Join us downtown at 7:00pm..
Hamiltonians are invited to walk Cannon and Queen and plan their conversion from one-way thoroughfares into complete streets. Hamilton City Councillors Jason Farr and Brian McHattie seek a broad group of community stakeholders to help study the conversion of Cannon Street and Queen Street into complete streets. In September, City Council approved a two-way conversion..
Graham Crawford, Durander retired management consultant and founder of HIStory & HERitage Museum has a very important message for the City of Hamilton’s City Manager Chris Murray and his senior management team, the Mayor and our 15 councillors. http://www.thespec.com/opinion/editorial/article/839382–hamilton-has-become-a-problem-gambler-in-need-of-helpby-not-managing-our-budget-the-budget-is-managing-our-council