Hamilton should look to Canada’s centre of urban innovation for inspiration in pedestrianizing busy streets to boost local economies, linking districts, and embracing planning with creativity and courage. Anyone who has visited Montreal lately usually returns with positive stories to share about a North American city on…

There is an internationally recognized ecological gem running right through the middle of our city. It’s time to recognize the fabulous opportunity before us to celebrate and protect the Niagara Escarpment. “This is amazing!”  “The views are incredible.” “It’s so close to neighbourhoods.”  “I never knew Hamilton…

The City of Hamilton is developing a 10-year downtown revitalization strategy and stakeholders pitched their ideas to create a vibrant, successful core. “Some people can't shake the weight of the pastSome people's hearts remain at half-mastIt's downtown where it all intersectsSome came from the mountain, college kids from…

The future of a critical Hamilton waterway that is partially buried is being imagined in a community design lab. Water is foundational to Hamilton. We are a city on a harbour that has been the focus of inhabitants for generations. Whether it was for trading or industry, or…

The city is undergoing a massive transformation anchored by the light-rail transit line and that opportunity must be maximized. Hamilton is going through The Big Build, an unprecedented transformation involving billions of dollars of investment anchored along the upcoming light-rail transit route. This isn’t something that is going…