Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath invoked her ‘strong mayor’ powers Wednesday to advance a housing development on two municipally owned parking lots in downtown Stoney Creek. Despite an 8-8 deadlocked vote on the matter, Horwath only needed six councillors to support the project under provincial powers granted by the More Homes Built Faster Act. The new development will include a three-storey building with 24 affordable units and a five-storey building with 43 units.
Amidst heated debate and opposition from Stoney Creek councillors, Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has utilized her strong mayor powers to override the council’s initial rejection of developing affordable housing on a city-owned parking lot. The project, which includes the construction of two buildings with 67 affordable units, has been approved by the majority of the council, as required under provincial law. The land, located at 5 and 13 Lake Ave. S., is considered ideal for the project due to its zoning and proximity to transit and services.
