City of Hamilton to start tear down in disputed north-end housing project

The City of Hamilton is set to begin tearing down a housing project today in the city’s north end, 10 years after it started removing the people who lived in the affordable housing complex.

The city plans to build inclusive, mixed-income housing at the former site of the Jamesville Neighbourhood House on James Street North.

An exact timeline of the new project has not been given.

The plan is moving ahead despite an appeal from CN Rail before the Ontario Land Tribunal over smells and noise affecting future residents.

In an emailed statement to CHCH News, CN Rail said: “While CN is disappointed, it will continue pursuing standards that ensure the quality of life of residents while allowing for economic growth.”

Hamilton is waiting on a provincial minister’s zoning order to be approved to resolve the deadlock.

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