Hamilton councillor seeks compromise in bid for housing development over parking lots

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Hamilton councillor seeks compromise in bid for housing development over parking lots
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Ancaster coun. Craig Cassar is presenting a 'compromise' that he hopes will win the day for a 67 unit affordable housing project in downtown Stoney Creek.

Photo of municipal parking lots at 5 and 13 Lake Avenue South in Stoney Creek, Ont. Opposition from the local business community contributed to a decision to hold on building an affordable housing development.Ancaster, Ont. Coun.

Ahead of a final vote Wednesday, Cassars’ 10 amendments address the accessibility concern in addition to some public distress over the elimination of Veteran’s Lane — a thoroughfare honouring community members who served in overseas conflicts.At Wednesday's Council meeting, I will put forward amendments to gain majority Council support for affordable housing on Stoney Creek parking lots. See attached media release.

Staff would also be tasked with reaching out to local organizations to determine what is needed for people with “lower mobility.”The renaming of one of the new developments and financing of a public art or mural to honour veterans is included.Military culture reform is key to fix recruitment ‘death spiral’: minister

Cassar told Global News Monday he has had dialogue with some councillors over his idea and say none appear to be willing to change their minds at this point.

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