Brow lands plan shows lack of foresight

November 22, 2009 by Tech · Leave a Comment 

Brow lands plan shows lack of foresight
Letters To The Editor – Mountain News
Nov 20, 2009
Re: Chedoke brow lands plan targets retirees (Nov. 13)
It seems to be a pattern in Hamilton whereby a problem arises, a mediocre plan is developed and neither side in the dispute is at all satisfied with the outcome
This pattern is soon [...]

Niagara Escarpment Commission

November 22, 2009 by Tech · Leave a Comment 

Link to – INFORMATION REPORT: Niagara Escarpment Commission (March 10, 2009)
In 2007, Deanlee Management Inc. submitted applications to amend the City of Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By-law and submitted a draft plan of subdivision for a property located on the brow of the Niagara Escarpment at the intersection of Sanatorium Drive and Scenic Drive. [...]

Developer plans to take proposal to planning committee in September

August 10, 2008 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

Chedoke Brow Lands could see fewer units ??!!
By Mark Newman
Mountain News Aug 08, 2008
When Deanlee Management submits its final draft plan for Chedoke brow land development to the city in the next few weeks it could contain fewer then the 750 units the Mississauga developer had originally proposed.
“It could vary any place from 600 to [...]

Niagara Escarpment Commission Decision Made – Closing Mackie’s Mountain Archery

November 15, 2007 by Colleen · 5 Comments 

was a story which definitely caught my eye involving the power of the Niagara Escarpment Commission It amazes me that the Niagara Escarpment Commission is not halting the chedoke brow Development

From raisethehammer.org

October 29, 2007 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

As the battle for the Chedoke Browlands continues, I must admit that I am disheartened not to hear a call from local Hamilton residents

Residents support modest plan for browlands

October 20, 2007 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

Mark Newman,
Oct 19, 2007)
Maintaining public access to Mountain brow trails, keeping as much green space as possible, limiting development to single family homes or three or four storey buildings and saving the former continuing care building at the north end of the site were among the common themes that emerged from a public meeting [...]

Up the Escarpment

September 16, 2007 by Tech · Leave a Comment 

The article below is from the website raisethehammer.org, the title of the piece, “Up The Escarpment”.
The fellow cuts a wide swath, with his generalities. The writer also has the ability to read minds… “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men….The Hammer knows”
Attacking one’s fellow citizens, requires at the very least, [...]

Chedoke Browlands: The Bigger Picture

September 12, 2007 by Barry Colbert · 3 Comments 

When considering proposals for development of the Chedoke Browlands, or any property within greater Hamilton, our civic leaders should be thinking and acting strategically in the context of a sustainable vision for the city.

Mountain News

August 26, 2007 by Tech · 5 Comments 

Developer submits proposal for 750 units on Chedoke browlands
Height of buildings will be lower than initial proposals
Mark Newman, Hamilton Mountain News
A diagram of the proposed development of the Chedoke browlands by Deanlee Management. The numbers indicate the number of storeys for each building.
(Aug 24, 2007)
There won’t be any skyscrapers, but development plans for the Chedoke [...]

“Resident’s Actually Do Have a Voice” – Good Article

July 23, 2007 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

Board ruling kills the
Winona blob
Quashes proposal to build 17 luxury homesJuly 18, 2007
Nicole Macintyre
The Hamilton Spectator
(Jul 18, 2007)
The Winona blob is dead.
A provincial board ruled this week against a proposal to build 17 homes on a piece of farmland in the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment. The decision ends more than a [...]

About that Open House ….

June 8, 2007 by Scot Urquhart · Leave a Comment 

The suggestion behind the scenes is that this qualifies as ‘brownlands redevelopment’. I think the message has to be delivered loud and clear: “Nice Try!” The Chedoke Brow area is green — not brown; and should be preserved as such; especially in a sensitive area like the escarpment brow.

2007 June 8 Article from the Mountain News

June 8, 2007 by Colleen · 2 Comments 

Massive brow building project will destroy valuable natural lands, upset wildlife, endanger plants
(Jun 8, 2007)I was shocked, and to be honest, horrified, to read the story in the June 1, 2007 edition of Mountain News regarding the development proposal for the browlands near Chedoke.
According to the story, Deanlee Management Inc would like [...]

February 9, 2007 Mountain News Article – Chedoke browland development is planned

May 26, 2007 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

t refers to regulations of the Niagara Escarpment Commision of structures to five storeys at least 30 metres back from the brow. There must be a reason for this. strong concern I would have is that many homes along the Chedoke brow do not have basements due to the rock below.

Flyer – "It’s Not Too Late"

May 24, 2007 by Colleen · Leave a Comment 

Hello Neighbour:
Further to a neighbours flyer IN THE CHEDOKE COMUNITY titled “It’s Not TOO Late”, I would like to thank this individual for their participation in our efforts.
I would like to share with you some contact information to forward your concerns or opinions
1.Terry Whitehead, Councillor, Ward 8
(905) 546-2712 or twhitehead@hamilton.ca
2. Brenda Khes, Project Manager for [...]