Look like some development is coming to the corner of John and Wilson, from the excellent OfficeArchitecture, they'll be having a pre-consultation meeting at the next DRP on the 13th:
source:
https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-prop...n-review-panel
From the meeting agenda I can confirm the site in red is part of the development, but I do not know if they've acquired the one house in blue to complete their lot assembly. We'll have to wait and see.
I think any development will be better than what's there right now... glad to see this parking lot replaced. Hopefully sooner than later.