Hamilton’s Design Review Panel says the proposed three towers need more privacy, the central park needs sunlight, and there needs to be contribution to the public realm.

OLT Holding 186 Hunter Street East Pre-Hearing on Jan. 9, 2023
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Members of the public can log into the meeting to register as participates to be able to file written submissions on the proposed development.

Ward 5 Clr Matt Francis on Planning: What He Supports What He Does Not
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Rookie Councillor Supports 16-storeys at Nash and Queenston, not 42 at Eastgate, and not two tall buildings at King and Centennial

Church Political Action Group Takes City of Hamilton Over Abortion Ad Denial
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Divisional Court grants intervenor status to pro-choice group in latest court case regarding anti-abortion / pro-life ads on public transit.

Site Appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Zoning Bylaw Continue
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The Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Bylaw continues to progress slowly.
A new procedural order was issued today, following a November 24 hearing.

Three Residents and Lakewood Beach Community Council Gain Status to Oppose LIUNA Gardens Development at OLT
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Fengate LIUNA filed non-decision appeals pre-empting Council’s public hearings, leaving residents to argue at the Ontario Land Tribunal

With Hamilton Expected to Have a Strong Mayor in 2023, Province Expands Strong Mayor Powers Further
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Strong mayors will be able to govern with a 1/3rd minority of Council on “certain municipal by-laws related to provincial priorities.”

OLT Denies Developer Near Hamilton Airport
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Creation of two residential lots denied at English Church Road and Upper James

BRIEF: Ancaster Village Heritage Advocates Say Premier Ford’s Zoning “Will Destroy Ancaster Village”
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Ancaster’s heritage advocates worried making Ancaster’s community node part of city-wide density targets will cause the Old Village’s destruction.
DiCenzo Construction Alleges a OLT Appellant Sought Monetary Payment to Drop Appeal
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Tribunal dismisses DiCenzo applications for rare costs award while noting the appellant may have “reached the line” of unacceptable behaviour, after appellant involved police.

City, Neighbours, and Developer Reach Settlement on 130 Wellington Street South
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Deal remains confidential until after the new Council takes office and all parties formally agree to it.