Joey’s Planning File Notes I: Corktown Plaza and Gore Buildings at Final Permit Approvals
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Two high-profile downtown Hamilton projects are in the final stages of City Hall permit approval: the Corktown Plaza and the Gore Buildings.
Hamilton City Council Ratifies Decision to Grant Demo Permits for Gore Buildings Project
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City Council voted to ratify their decision of last week to allow the demolition of the Gore buildings for a new development.
Councillors Matthew Green, Aidan Johnson, and Brenda Johnson voted against the decision.
Full video of the Council ratification debate:
Council Backs Jason Farr, Overrules Heritage Committee, Approves Demolition of Gore Buildings for New Development
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City Council voted to approve the compromise plan supported by Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr to demolish the existing buildings at 18 to 28 King Street East in Gore Park, retain the facades of the buildings of the two buildings at 18 and 22. Hughson Business Space Corporation is planning to redevelop the site into a mix of commercial and residential uses. Here’s the full replay of Tuesday’s debate:
Cancelled: Hamilton Design Review Panel to Consider Gore Buildings Plan at August 2016 Meeting
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What will Hamilton’s Design Review Panel think of the proposed design for the Gore Buildings at 18 to 28 King Street East in the heart of Hamilton’s Central Business District?
Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee for April 2016 – Vote on Wilson-Blanchard Gore Buildings Proposal
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Hamilton’s Municipal Heritage Committee’s April 2016 meeting will include a delegation from Wilson-Blanchard pitching their plans for the demolition of the Gore Buildings at 18-28 King Street East and the rebuilding of the facade of two of the buildings at 18 – 22 King Street East.
The Heritage Committee will be asked to make a recommendation to City Council in regards to the proposal.
Live video starts at 9:30am on The Public Record
Wilson Blanchard Representatives Pitch New Gore Park Buildings Compromise to Council [Video Replay]
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Ward Two Councillor Jason Farr and developer Wilson Blanchard have reached an agreement to demolish two and rebuild the facades of the other two historic buildings facing Gore Park at 18 to 28 King Street East in Downtown Hamilton.