urban development

Michael Kras
14 Feb 2020

Hamilton named one of the world’s most intelligent cities

It seems all of the intensely rapid development going on in Hamilton is getting some major recognition, as the Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) has just named the Hammer one of the top 7 intelligen...

Michael Kras
23 Jan 2020

Hamilton has broken records for its urban development projects

Though it should come as no real surprise given the massive amount of development happening in the city right now, 2019 saw Hamilton breaking records and setting new milestones for its urban developme...

Michael Kras
16 Dec 2019

BREAKING: Hamilton’s LRT project has been cancelled

Looks like Hamilton won’t be getting its new Light Rail Transit system after all. As of this afternoon, the Ontario minister of transportation has effectively cancelled the Hamilton LRT project. In ...

Michael Kras
02 Dec 2019

Confederation GO Station poised to be Hamilton’s next big residential community

Many prominent patches of the city are on the developmental rise, with communities like James North and Crown Point rapidly cementing themselves as Hamilton’s hottest spots to live, work, and play. ...

Michael Kras
28 Nov 2019

John Rebecca Park has officially opened in downtown Hamilton

In the perfect example of turning lemons into lemonade, the shabby downtown Hamilton parking lot that used to sit near the corner of John Street and Rebecca Street has just been transformed into a bea...

Bennett Swan
28 Nov 2019

City of Hamilton experiencing extreme rent inflation

Recently, a report had surfaced stating that Hamilton property value is at an all-time high. The idea of a sellers’ market was exciting for Hamilton property owners, and the buzz around Hamilton...

Bennett Swan
27 Nov 2019

City of Hamilton releases update on Sam Lawrence Park design plan

The City of Hamilton has provided an update on the state of the Sam Lawrence Park improvements, this time with some decisions on site wide improvements. Previously, the City had released three new des...

Michael Kras
26 Nov 2019

Transit projects are driving up housing prices in Hamilton

While Hamilton’s urban development and focus on its public transit initiatives has undeniably positive impact on local commuters and city infrastructure as a whole, the efforts also come with some d...

Michael Kras
19 Nov 2019

One of Canada’s tallest skyscrapers has been approved for Niagara Falls

Just a short drive off from Hamilton, popular tourist stop Niagara Falls is set to build one of Canada’s tallest condo buildings. The Niagara Falls city council has approved the proposal for a 72-st...

Michael Kras
18 Nov 2019

Hamilton now has the fastest-rising rent in all of Canada

If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Hamilton soon, you’d better jump on it right away; the Hammer is currently seeing the fastest-rising rental rates in all of Canada. According to the lates...