How can we protect and conserve Hamilton’s historic buildings, landmarks, and communities?
Project Description: Hamilton is a city of communities (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek). The Built Heritage Inventory Strategy involves the study of historic neighbourhoods, settlement areas and communities across the City, and the identification of buildings that embody what makes those places special. This work involves historical research, property surveying, architectural evaluation and community engagement.
The City of Hamilton’s Tourism and Culture Division is looking for assistance in its proactive heritage inventory and evaluation work to help document and conserve Hamilton’s historic buildings.
There are three areas of focus which we would like to consider for CityLAB projects:
1. Does heritage protection or recognition impact property values in Hamilton? Develop a statistical report that compares heritage and non-heritage home values.
2. How do you describe what makes a community special or unique? Help develop a historical context statement for Dundas, in the style of this one created for Waterdown.
3. Which significant landmarks in the City are worthy of long-term protection and conservation?
City Staff: Alissa Golden, Heritage Project Specialist, City of Hamilton
Deliverables: Primary Research (i.e. conducting surveys and/or collecting data), Secondary Research (i.e. review of literature and finding information from books and online), Statistical report, Historical context statement
Project Start Date/ Availability: Winter 2021 (January-April)
Location: Challenge #1: City-Wide, Challenge #2-#3: Ward 13
City Strategy Priority: Build Environment and Infrastructure, Community Engagement and Participation, Economic Prosperity and Growth
