[flar]

Converting some of Hamilton's best housing in one of its best neighbourhoods into a student ghetto is not appropriate. It seriously detracts from the neighbourhood and there are far better options, such as apartments. I was once a student living in a rental house, it sucked and it was a ripoff.

Also, I don't get the height problem in the Ewen St area. Maybe it will block out the smell from the candy factory? Or obscure the view of the closed down Burger King. There are already at least 10 highrises on Main West. All the amenities are there and it won't detract from the neighbourhood any more than the industrial areas, hydro corridor, fast food joints, strip malls, etc...