Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:51:49 GMT <![CDATA[Durand Neighbourhood Association]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:51:49 GMT The Thistle Club site Public Meeting of the Economic Development and Planning Committee is taking place on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the Albion Room of the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane. The DNA plans on making a very brief submission highlighting some of the members' concerns regarding the development. Please feel free to post your comments here or email me directly at president@durandna.com. If you have specific questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with the owner and developer, Dundurn Edge Developments, please contact Carlo DiGioacchino at 905-528-1717 ext. 14 or carlo@dundurnpm.ca. I urge you to attend this meeting. Should you wish to make your own submission, please call Alexandra Rawlings, Co-ordinator of the City's Economic Development and Planning Committee, at 905-546-CITY (2489) and advise her of your intention to address the Committee.

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Thistle Site Public Meeting December 2, 2008]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:14:13 GMT The DNA Park Revitalization Committee worked especially hard to develop a Durand Park Revitalization Proposal and presentation to City staff. They had several meetings with City staff and I am very pleased to say that, as a result of their diligence, the Durand Park is on the Capital Budget forecast! The new playground equipment will be installed this coming Spring, 2009. In 2013, money will be designated to design a Master Plan for the park's revitalization. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2015. Many thanks to our Park Revitalization Committee, Ward Councillor Bob Bratina, and our dedicated City staff, especially Rob Norman, Lawrence Stasiuk and Al Dore. 

]]> <![CDATA[Durand Park Revitalization]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:26:42 GMT The latest update about St. Mark's: it's ours to keep! City staff prepared a report with many options about the future use of the heritage building and open space, which has been used as a neighbourhood park for many, many years. This report was discussed and debated at a meeting of the Ecomonic Development and Planning Committee on October 21st. In the end, Council ratified the Committee's motion to take the property off of the market, retain the green space as a neighbourhood parkette, and try to find money in the City's 2009 budget to make some moderate changes to the heritage-designated structure.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Mark's Update]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:26:42 GMT Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 58 Jackson Street West.

 

This is a "must attend" event for all DNA members and residents of the Durand neighbourhood! You will hear about what the DNA has been doing over the past year for the betterment of our neighbourhood. You will hear about our plans for next year. Our Crime Manager from Hamilton Police Services, Sgt. Chris Zafirides, will be in attendance to briefly discuss recent crime trends in the Durand.

 

The DNA Park Revitalization Committee will be presenting its proposal concerning the Durand Park makeover.  We will then hear very positive news from our Ward 2 Councillor Bob Bratina about the future development of the Durand Park. Lawrence Stasiuk, Landscape Architect, with the Public Works Department of the City of Hamilton, will discuss the role of the City in terms of design and plans for the Durand Park.

]]> <![CDATA[Details of the Annual General Meeting]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:59:09 GMT The City of Hamilton Economic Development and Planning Committee received a report outling the costs related to the retention and maintenance of the St. Mark's Church site located at 130 Hunter Street at Bay. This building received heritage designation in 1995 and the open green space has been utilized as a neighbourhood park. Until June 2008, the City was intent on selling the site. This changed in the face of the protest from the DNA and residents alike. This latest report outlines various options for the continued use of the space. The report will be discussed at the Economic Development and Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the Albion Room in the Hamilton Convention Centre. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read the report and let the DNA know what you think by emailing president@durandna.com.

To obtain the report follow these instructions: (1) go to www.myhamilton.ca (2) enter the word "agenda" in the search box (3) click on "Agendas, Minutes and Reports" (4) click on "Economic Development and Planning" (5) click on "October 21, 2008" (6) at item 8.3 of the Agenda, click on "Costs Related to St. Mark's Anglican Church (Hamilton) (PED08128(a)) (Ward 2)".

]]> <![CDATA[The Future of St. Mark's]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:59:09 GMT Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 58 Jackson Street West, Hamilton. Following the business portion of the meeting, the DNA will present its Durand Park Revitalization plan. Learn about our fundraising initiatives and plans for the park. We also expect the City to participate in the discussion. More details will follow.

]]> <![CDATA[Annual General Meeting October 21, 2008]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:43:25 GMT Please click here for details about the Kids Events, Food, Main Stage Events, and sponsor information, all coming your way on Saturday, June 21 starting at 11 am. You can Pre-Register for the Pet Show by phoning Pam at 905-529-0845. You will also be able to Register at the Park on Saturday, June 21 between 10:30 - 11:00 am.

]]> <![CDATA[Picnic in the Park Details]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:21:41 GMT The DNA received confirmation from City that the Durand Park is getting a Playlot Leader, or "Supie" as they are popularly known, this summer! The Playlot Program is a FREE drop in program offering games, crafts, sports and special events. It is geared to children ages 5 - 12 years old. The Playlot Program runs from July 7th - August 22nd, Mondays to Fridays.

]]> <![CDATA[Durand Park Summer Supervisor]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 08:23:44 GMT Mark you calendars for Saturday, June 21, 2008 for Picnic in the Park: The Sequel. The DNA is doing it again! Music, games, food and fun to be had by all. See you at the Park!

]]> <![CDATA[Picnic in the Park - June 21, 2008]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 08:14:30 GMT The DNA is organizing a neighbourhood-wide garage sale on Saturday, June 7th, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The DNA will publish a list of participants in our local newspapers. Please email Janice Brown at jedbrown2003@sympatico.ca if you would like your address included in the publicity. Condo and apartment neighbours are welcome to set up their items for sale at the Durand Park where treasure hunters can safely access them without disrupting road trafiic.

]]> <![CDATA[Durand Wide Garage Sale - June 7, 2008]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 08:10:12 GMT