Monday’s Update Sorry for the poor sound quality of this video. At the last minute, I decided that it might … More
Category: Hamilton”s Heritage
Taxes on #HamOnt Parking Lots
In response to a suggestion about raising taxes on parking lots in the City of Hamilton, I wrote the following … More
#HamOnt #Builtheritage Inventory Project
On December 2nd, I attended the second public meeting of the Downtown Built Heritage Inventory project at the Workers Art … More
#HamOnt Stinson Lofts and #builtheritage
Today, the Hamilton Spectator had an article on the Stinson Lofts and it made the point about how developers are … More
#HamOnt #Builtheritage Ok Partial Demolition
Last night, the developer was given permission to demolish the majority of the James Street Baptist Church. The permit sub-committee, … More
Heritage Permit Committee Video – James Street Baptist Church
On Oct 9th, Hamilton’s Heritage Permit Sub-Committee toured the James Street Baptist Church with the Developer’s team of experts. Following … More
#BuiltHeritage – 2/3 of #HamOnt Heritage Church to be Demolished
#HamOnt Developer made a surprised requested to demolished 2/3 of the heritage designated James Baptist Church. The Developer, who had … More
#savethegore – There is Great Opportunity Here!
Today, the Hamilton Spectator (September 25, 2013) reported that the City was willing to offer financial incentives to developers to protect … More
#builtheritage – Tom Murphy speaking today
Tom Murphy, Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1994 to 2005. He is speaking today at 5 pm (Sept 13th) in the … More
#builtheritage – Our Priorities Reflect Our Values
I believe we must step up our game if we are to make any progress in saving our built heritage. … More