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Hamilton. Planning and Economic Development Department

Urban Renewal Section
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Record #: HAM6139 Last Modified: 31 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 31 Jul 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
City Hall
71 Main St W, 7th Flr
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
 
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Major IntersectionBay St S and Main St W
Office Phone905-546-2721
Fax905-546-2693
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/downtown
Primary ContactGlen Norton, Manager
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)City of Hamilton
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe Urban Renewal Section promotes the revitalization and development of properties in Hamilton's six Downtowns (i.e. Downtown Hamilton, Ancaster Village Core, Binbrook Community Core, Downtown Dundas, Downtown Stoney Creek and Waterdown Village), Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and other "main street" corridors throughout the City.  
 
The services DCR provides include: 
 
Financial Incentive Programs: 
* Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program 
* Hamilton Downtown Property Improvement Grant Program (formerly the Enterprise Zone Grant Program) 
* Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program 
* Commercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program (formerly the Main Street Program) 
* Hamilton Downtown Office Tenancy Assistance Program 
* Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program 
* The "Gore" Building Improvement Grant Program 
* Hamilton Downtown Commercial Facade Property Improvement Grant Program 
 
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs): 
* Support to Hamilton's Business Improvement Areas and the Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas (HABIA) 
* Assist with the establishment of new BIAs 
 
Plans and Capital Projects: 
* Implement the Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan and Transportation Master Plan 
* Prepare and implement the capital budget plan for Downtown Hamilton 
* Prepare and participate in urban design, gateway and streetscape plans and projects for Downtowns and BIAs
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (3) CANNON ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE
LanguagesEnglish
Print Material
  • Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan "Putting People First" 
  • Financial Incentive Programs brochure 
  • Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program 
  • Hamilton Downtown Property Improvement Grant Program 
  • Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program 
  • BIA Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program 
  • Hamilton Downtown Office Tenancy Assistance Program 
  • Commercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program
    • Indexing
    Service CategoriesDowntown Development ~ Administrative Entities ; Neighbourhood Revitalization ~ Administrative Entities ; Regional Economic Development
    SubjectsBusiness associations ; Business consultants ; Business financing ; Business grants ; Business loans ; Business organizations ; Business promotion ; Municipal government