Councillor Jason Farr

• Former toxic hot spot in Hamilton on track to welcome new 5-storey development

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr says the transformation will be a "Cinderella story" and is the result of a "tremendous amount of investment, passion and effort."

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2019
  
• Province scuttles housing agreement involving City of Hamilton, Mohawk College

  Jason Thorne, general manager of economic development, says Doug Ford's PC government has informed the city that it will not proceed as originally outlined.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2018
  
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• City taking jackhammer to downtown parking lots to make way for 2 residential towers

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr notes that the projects will result in almost 600 new residential units within the core, and likely close to 2,000 new downtown residents.

  Politics

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Hamilton architect to design successful Pier 8 development proposal

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr calls it a "monumental day," adding the Waterfront Shores proposal reflects "the city's values and vision" for the waterfront.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 6, 2018
• Redevelopment of Hamilton’s core continues with another Gore Park project

  Another key element in the redevelopment of Hamilton's core is coming with the purchase of at least one more historic and long vacant building near Gore Park.

  Economy

  Feb 21, 2018
• City of Hamilton set to track value of Amazon bid

  Hamilton did not make the cut last week when Amazon announced a shortlist of 20 cities that are vying to be home to its second North American headquarters.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2018
• Hamilton condo development moves forward on former Kresge’s, Delta Bingo site

  Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr says it's an 'LRT-inspired' development which 'is about more than just the car.'

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2018
• Hamilton cyclists celebrate new Bay Street bike lanes

  There are now more than 200 kilometres of on-street bike lanes across Hamilton.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 27, 2017
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• Hamilton to scale back Hess Village policing program

  Hamilton City Council has approved a compromise in regards to the paid duty policing program in Hess Village.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2017
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• Hamilton planning committee votes to end paid duty policing in Hess Village

  Downtown Councillor Jason Farr argues that the extra enforcement is no longer needed because of lower attendance in Hess Village.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2017