Hamilton Housing Crisis

• Hamilton councillors give early support for revised encampment protocol

  City councillors voted in favour of a recommendation to adopt a mini homes pilot and use public land with amenities to alleviate the city’s encampment crisis.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• Access to amenities, Tiny Homes pilot recommended as part of Hamilton’s encampment solution

  A mini homes pilot and access to facilities will be part of a revised protocol to be presented as part of a solution to help those experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• Using empty school to alleviate encampment issues not feasible, says Hamilton chair

  The HWDSB says water and structural issues are the reason Sir John McDonald High School can't be used as a temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Downtown meeting seeks perspective, ideas on legal encampments for Hamilton

  A second community session on Hamilton's homelessness issues sought input Tuesday evening from residents on how the city can 'work with encampments.'

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Hamilton to seek public input on use of ‘missing middle’ to fill housing gap

  The City of Hamilton is asking residents to offer their opinion on how best to create more affordable housing using 'mid-rise residential zones' along arterial roads.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• Public consultation seeks legal encampment options for Hamilton

  After sanctioned encampments were voted down as a solution to Hamilton's homelessness crisis, city staff have turned to the public for suggestions to help those who are unhoused.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
• Mayor keeping ‘open mind’ to all ideas to end homelessness in Hamilton

  Mayor Andrea Horwath insists federal and provincial governments will have to be heavily involved in any overarching solution to Hamilton's homelessness problems.

  Politics

  May 31, 2023
• More trespass notices issued to residents at Hamilton city hall encampment

  Hamilton's director of housing says they're communicating with 'Whitehern' encampment residents regularly but admits there are few options for relocation.

  Canada

  May 26, 2023
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• Councillors reject encampment zone proposal allowing for tents in Hamilton

  Hamilton councillors voted down an idea to use sanctioned encampment zones as a way of temporarily dealing with growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  May 17, 2023
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• Proposal seeks creation of encampment zones to allow tents in Hamilton

  City staff are proposing Hamilton create sanctioned encampment zones in some areas to permit tents to deal with the growing numbers of those experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023