Notice of Open Houses 

The City of Hamilton is holding a second round of Open Houses related to GRIDS 2 and MCR. The dates and times can be found below:

Date

Location Time
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 David Braley Centre

Auditorium

100 Main St W, Hamilton

 

2 – 4 pm

6 – 8 pm

 

Thursday, November 28, 2019 Battlefield House Museum & Park (Cellar at Grand)

77 King St W, Stoney Creek

 

2 – 4 pm

6 – 8 pm

Monday, December 2, 2019 Dundas Town Hall

Auditorium

60 Main Street, Dundas

 

2 – 4 pm

6 – 8 pm

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 St. Naum of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Church (Hall)

1150 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton

2 – 4 pm

6 – 8 pm

The Open Houses will focus on the following topic areas:

  • Residential Intensification and Greenfield Area Density Targets;
  • Employment Land Review; and,
  • Evaluation criteria for future growth options.

What are GRIDS and GRIDS 2?

In 2006, City Council approved the first Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy (GRIDS). GRIDS is an integrated planning process that identified a broad land use structure, associated infrastructure, economic development strategy and financial implications for growth options to serve Hamilton for 30 years. GRIDS planned for growth up to 2031. 

GRIDS 2 is an update to the City of Hamilton’s growth strategy that will plan for growth in employment and population; as well as, how this growth will impact Hamilton’s infrastructure and how it can be accommodated. It is projected that Hamilton will see an increase in 40,000 jobs and 100,000 people. GRIDS 2’s growth strategy is planned for the years 2031 to 2041. 

What is MCR?

A municipal comprehensive review (MCR) is a process that brings together the City of Hamilton’s Official Plans and updated Provincial Plans into conformity. Many of the studies that are required as part of the MCR is also part of Hamilton’s growth strategy – GRIDS 2.  As a result, MCR must be completed concurrently with GRIDS 2.