MOUNT HOPE/AIRPORT GATEWAY – Meeting

PROPOSED BOUNDARY AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES FOR THE MOUNT HOPE/AIRPORT GATEWAY Opportunity for Public Input What? A Public Information Centre is being held to present the recommended boundary for the Mount Hope/Airport Gateway Community Improvement Project Area and the corresponding community improvement initiatives. A presentation will be made outlining the proposed boundary, the initiatives and the planning process. Attendees will be able to ask questions and offer feedback. The map below outlines the proposed Community Improvement Project Area. The initiatives include various financial incentive programs to support development and property improvements, as well as the future design and construction of gateway features. When & Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Where? 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (presentation at 7:00 p.m.) Mount Hope Community Hall, 3027 Homestead Drive Why? Public participation is a key component to the success of community improvement initiatives in the Mount Hope/Airport Gateway area. An amendment to the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan and the Project Area By-law is being prepared to establish the initiatives in Mount Hope. The meeting will be an opportunity to comment on the recommendations and provide input to the staff report prior to a future public meeting of the Planning Committee when Committee will consider approval of the required amendments. How? Attend the meeting or contact Alan Waterfield or Hazel Milsome (contact information is below) if you have any questions prior to the meeting. If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this event, please contact Alan Waterfield or Hazel Milsome at your earliest convenience. Advance requests are highly encouraged to enable us to meet your needs adequately. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Alan Waterfield, Senior Planner Urban Renewal Section Planning and Economic Development Department Phone: (905) 546-2424 Ext. 1251 E-mail: Alan.Waterfield@hamilton.ca or, Hazel Milsome, Co-ordinator of Urban Renewal Incentives Urban Renewal Section Planning and Economic Development Department Phone: (905) 546-2424 Ext. 2755 E-mail: Hazel.Milsome@hamilton.ca www.investinhamilton.ca