Downtown Update

[thistleclub]

Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

Anybody else remember the old days when lots of people would be hanging out up on top of Jackson Square with live lunch hour music?

Still ongoing, apparently. Via View:

Anyone and everyone can check out the programming for Hamilton Music In The City 2014 happens at Lloyd D. Jackson Square Rooftop Plaza during July and August weekdays between 11:30am and 1:30pm as well as on August Saturday’s 2 to 4pm.

[bornagainbiking]

Mybe in the late spring to early fall have some food trailerss or hot dog stands. Tim Horton's kiosk or concessions from interior vendors. Lure the people up there. There are a large amount of people don't even know that exists.
Maybe include it in the ART CRAWL as a venue.
Just have to put up some security like bright lights and 2 hr video.
A structure like a covered picnic table open sided would even make rainy days interesting. Maybe a quasi band shell.
Use it for pre concert or game day tailgate area off the sidewalks and close.
Run an Ockoberfest?
Sadly under utilized and a fair sized open venue in the heart of the city.

[oldcoote]

123+ by oldcoote, on Flickr

The new Leon Furs streetfront.

Can also see some masonry detail from 123 James N

[Beedok]

Does the Hamilton Urban Theatre (Association) still have plays up there? They seemed fairly successful.

[rousseau]

Originally Posted by oldcoote

123+ by oldcoote, on Flickr

The new Leon Furs streetfront.

Can also see some masonry detail from 123 James N

That's been over thirty years in coming. Looks nice.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

And the hits keep on comin'! The White Elephant people must be especially pleased.

This city's turning around one building at a time.

[oldcoote]

https://www.facebook.com/storeonjames

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^Cultural gifts and housewares.

Not entirely sure what that means. I'll have to check it out.

[interr0bangr]

Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

^Cultural gifts and housewares.

Not entirely sure what that means. I'll have to check it out.

It's mostly pottery, sculpture and other various handcrafted housewares with a wall devoted to books.

There's another new store just north across from the BMO called "Shine" that sells similar stuff, but with a bit more jewelry and artwork.

[mattgrande]

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[davidcappi]

[king10]

where has the riff raff re located to now that their hang out spot is temporarily unavailable... i kid i kid... kinda of

[oldcoote]

Will this be done by Remembrance Day?

[matt602]

Originally Posted by oldcoote

Will this be done by Remembrance Day?

No. The parade will go North on James from the armories to LIUNA Station for the ceremony this year.

Details

[oldcoote]

Originally Posted by matt602

No. The parade will go North on James from the armories to LIUNA Station for the ceremony this year.

Details

Thanks. The parade is on Sunday Nov 9.

The service on Nov 11 will be at City Hall.

[davidcappi]

Uh how are they going north on James if James to Strachan is ripped up for all the construction? I live on that stretch and there is no way they'll finish in time for the parade. Are they possibly going down Barton to Hughson?

[Jon Dalton]

Anyone notice the construction in the City Centre at the York and James entrance? Don't get excited, it's a Cash Store, unless the hand written sign was a joke. I guess they're moving across the street.

[thomax]

The parking lot next to the Hilton & Bella Tower is for sale!!!

realtor.ca - 235 MAIN Street West , Hamilton, Ontario - $2,750,000

"Prime downtown site, currently approved for office/retail development. Property may suit 88 unit condo development."

[Jon Dalton]

Wait isn't this further down main? The listing shows main and queen.

[thomax]

It is... they showed he wrong picture in their ad. I was so excited...now I'm sad.

The lot for sale is actually the one where this was proposed a few years ago... 235 Main Street West | ? | 3 fl | Proposal