Hamilton, ON
1570 Main Street West
OVERVIEW
proposal higlightsKPMB Architects
Aspect Structural Engineers
Hammerschlag & Joffe
Mulvey & Banani
BA Consulting Group
Janet Rosenberg & Studio
Arcadis
A greener, vibrant Main Street
1570 Main Street West features 176 thoughtfully and sustainably designed rental homes set in Hamilton’s prime Ainslie Wood neighbourhood.
Close to McMaster University, this 12-storey building is designed to integrate urban gardens and promote community living. A ground-level café will serve as a welcoming hub for residents and neighbours alike, while indoor and outdoor multi-use spaces, such as community gardens, provide opportunities for gathering and recreation. With the Cootes Paradise trails, schools, parks, shopping, and transit just steps away, this project is designed to seamlessly enhance and integrate into the vibrant surrounding neighborhood.
Proposal Highlights
176 low-carbon rental homes
Playground and community gardens
Ground-floor café
Native plant landscaping
Zero fossil fuel combustion on-site
EV charging stations
project details
- 176 homes feature high-efficiency, all-electric geothermal heating and cooling systems and high-performance building envelope for enhanced thermal comfort and lower heating demand.
- The project features a ground-floor café offering a welcoming and accessible space to gather and promoting vibrant street life.
- Green spaces featuring native plant species are seamlessly woven into the building’s design promoting biodiversity and creating a lush skyward canopy.
- Solar PV panels produce on-site renewable energy, reducing electricity consumption through clean-energy generation
- No fossil fuels are combusted on site, reducing direct emissions to zero — a 100% reduction.
Timeline
Public Consultation
Q1 2025
Site Plan Submission
T2025
Construction
T2026
Occupancy
T2029
Q4 2024
Application Submission
T2025
Zoning Approval
TQ4 2025
Site Approval Plan
T2029
Construction Complete
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property data
We Want To Hear From You
Part of being a good neighbour is keeping an open dialogue. If you have comments or feedback on this development, we would be happy to listen.
Design Review Panel Submission and Meeting Completed