The future of Hamilton's public transit

[mattgrande]

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/8972254-will-an-lrt-election-derail-development-/

So-called condo king Brad Lamb is committed to his glitzy two-tower downtown project even if a new council kills a planned $1-billion LRT.

But the charismatic developer said he'll hit pause on other Hamilton developments if what he had assumed was a "done deal" light rail transit line goes down in electoral flames.

"It's preposterous. It is incredible to me that the question is even being asked ... Why don't you just hold a vote on returning to horse and buggies?" said the always colourful Lamb, whose "Television City" project could include a new tallest building in the lower city.

Lamb said he has purchased other properties in Hamilton with an eye toward developments on and off the transit corridor, but "I will not be proceeding on any of them without some certainty" on LRT.