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Old Posted Nov 8, 2014, 4:13 PM
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Because of how contaminated it is, how much it will cost to clean up and how potentially beautiful that harbour front area could be if the remediation gets paid for.
It's only a small portion of of Hamilton's water front. I'd say it adds to the city far more than some more landscaped water areas. Few things have a more urban appearance than heavy industry.
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That Stelco/ Dofasco site is massive. It's toxic and so is the water that surrounds it.
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It's only a small portion of of Hamilton's water front. I'd say it adds to the city far more than some more landscaped water areas. Few things have a more urban appearance than heavy industry.
The Stelco/USS "peninsula" measures about 2km from Burlington St. to the harbour, and is more than 1.8km wide.

Once USS is done, depending on whether they can find buyers for some of that property who wish to use it as-is, that's a pretty big area to remediate and re-purpose (and it's a lot of waterfront)

With the port authority seeking to expand non-steel shipping, they do have an interest in trying to make productive use of that land sooner rather than later... but that may mean their initial focus will be on the portions along the piers and shoreline, and just that part is going to be a huge undertaking and cost.

It will definitely require lots of provincial and federal help.
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The Stelco/USS "peninsula" measures about 2km from Burlington St. to the harbour, and is more than 1.8km wide.

Once USS is done, depending on whether they can find buyers for some of that property who wish to use it as-is, that's a pretty big area to remediate and re-purpose (and it's a lot of waterfront)

With the port authority seeking to expand non-steel shipping, they do have an interest in trying to make productive use of that land sooner rather than later... but that may mean their initial focus will be on the portions along the piers and shoreline, and just that part is going to be a huge undertaking and cost.

It will definitely require lots of provincial and federal help.
If they keep it industrial that would be good. Probably less strict cleaning would be need too. Turning it into a residential blob like Toronto seems to want to do with her industrial areas would be a mistake.
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If they keep it industrial that would be good. Probably less strict cleaning would be need too. Turning it into a residential blob like Toronto seems to want to do with her industrial areas would be a mistake.
I agree with you - it should remain industrial/commercial. I'm not sure what the regulations would be regarding remediation but Hamilton will be better off if that land is kept dedicated to employment.
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Brentwood's (Burnaby) new tallest is first of four Solo District towers.


Metrotown (Burnaby) has three new towers entering its skyline. Much more to follow.
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Brentwood's (Burnaby) new tallest is first of four Solo District towers.


Metrotown (Burnaby) has three new towers entering its skyline. Much more to follow.
A) I can't see the pictures.
B) Burnaby is part of Vancouver's metro no? That would put it in a CMA over 1 million.
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Yeah, they are fantastic pictures, but should go in the skyline thread.
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Stoney Creek has some decent density.
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Population in 2006 179,246 (city)

Population in 2006 194,971 (cma)

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...and here's an interesting perspective of the city. Oh, and see that train yard? Check back in a few years when there is a stadium and other fine developments in its place.
A great Regina photo from about ten years ago or longer
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A great Regina photo from about ten years ago or longer

^ nice Regina aerial!

Here's one of my favorite Winnipeg aerials


Assiniboine River by bryanscott, on Flickr
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Winnipeg seems to have good multi-directional urbanism.
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It's cool how the highrises sort of wrap around the riverbend.
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It's cool how the highrises sort of wrap around the riverbend.
The view is quite nice when skating down the river in that area.
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