Hello Durand Neighbourhood members! Winter has finally arrived in the Durand Neighbourhood! Although it’s a big adjustment in temps, we have to remember that last year was even COLDER at this time. It’s unlikely we will manage a Durand Park ice rink this year as the park is still under construction, and the fencing is..
Category: Transportation - page 2
Downtown Hamilton transportation issues as they relate to Duranders and all of the downtown area.
The Durand Neighbourhood Association submitted its position (FINAL COMMENTS re 98 James Street South) to the Planning and Economic Department regarding the site plan application and the variances requested by the developer for “The Connolly”, the former James Street Baptist Church. This is the first step in the public process. The DNA looks forward to your..
The Special “Grand Durand Garden Tour” Edition of our Spring Newsletter is here with some great information on upcoming initiatives, events and more: Durander – Spring 2013 In This Issue: President’s Remarks………………………………………………………Page 2 St Mark’s Update…………………………………………………………..Page 2, 3 Participatory Budget Model Comes to Ward 2……………………Page 4 Reflections on Queen Street & Complete Streets…………………Page 4 Moving..
Public Bikesharing Update: Councillors have thrown their unanimous support behind a new bike-sharing program in Hamilton, reversing some initial opposition. http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/905687–council-green-lights-bike-sharing-program Giving Bike Share a Boost with more bike lanes on Cannon: http://raisethehammer.org/article/1808/boost_bike_share_success_with_complete_street_on_cannon Protecting Hamilton’s Heritage Ward 1 councillor Brian McHattie wants ordinary people to take more responsibility for protecting the city’s past. He said..
Councillors will consider a ‘rapid ready’ report endorsing Hamilton’s light rail transit plan, as well as an implementation plan for a self-sustaining bike share program. Both will have implications for the Durand. Read the Raise the Hammer Article and get links to the council reports here.