Hamilton Affordable Housing

• Feds drop large portion of $64 million earmarked for affordable housing in Hamilton

  During a Hamilton visit, the prime minister revealed Ottawa will foot about a third of the bill for four affordable housing projects in the city.

  Politics

  Jul 31
  
• Non-profit coalition seeks green light from Hamilton for supportive housing portfolio

  A group of Hamilton non-profits are bringing a portfolio of around 400 units to city councillors in the hopes of getting support to help unlock provincial and federal support.

  Canada

  Jul 4
  
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• Engagement, affordable housing concerns locals in Hamilton LRT study

  A university study engaging residents living along the proposed Hamilton LRT corridor says rising rents and feeling ignored were among the locals concerns.

  Canada

  Jun 6
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• Metrolinx to manage cost risks of Hamilton’s LRT via ‘two stage’ build

  During an update Friday, Metrolinx said it was still monitoring industry-wide cost increases tied to the pricing of materials, supply-chain shortages and labour issues.

  Crime

  Jun 2
• Hamilton politicians endorse roadmap to build hundreds of affordable housing units annually

  A series of short-term and long-term goals over the next decade in a housing sustainability roadmap has been given a thumbs by city politicians.

  Canada

  Apr 19
• Hamilton charity unveils ‘The Oaks’ affordable housing complex at former Royal Oak Dairy site

  The former Royal Oak Dairy began in 1898 as a one-horse operation. This spring it welcomes its first tenants.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2022
• Researchers to ask residents living around Hamilton’s LRT how the project might affect them

  A new research project is set to interview residents to track how neighbourhoods along Hamilton’s proposed LRT route are potentially changing.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
• Hamilton councillors anxious for affordable housing details in relation to city’s LRT project

  Hamilton General Manager of Planning Jason Thorne says province may form a working group to look at how the affordable housing component of the LRT line can be delivered.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2022
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• Metrolinx ‘closely monitoring’ supply chain issues that might impact Hamilton’s LRT project

  A spokesperson for Metrolinx told Global News the Hamilton LRT project is still on course with property acquisitions and demolitions continuing in 2022.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2022
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• Latest federal housing announcement targets 3 projects in Hamilton’s lower city

  Minister of Housing Ahmed Hussen says the largest of the projects, getting $16 million in funding, will be operated by the Good Shepherd on Arkledun Avenue.

  Politics

  Jan 25, 2022