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Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study)
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Consultation has concluded
Project Update
The City of Hamilton has identified the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) as the City’s partner in setting a new vision for the Discovery Centre. The HPL is leading a Study to transform the Discovery Centre into a new cultural space.
The City of Hamilton has begun work to develop a strategy for the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre museum) property and adjacent lands. The strategy for these lands will:
Define a vision for the site; and
Define set of actions to implement the vision.
Although these lands are situated in a strategic location within the West Harbour, the former museum building is underutilized. This is the result of several factors including the closure of the museum and subsequent change in property ownership from federal to municipal government, and constraints of applicable zoning by-law regulations in attracting new uses. The changed property ownership and planning context, property use constraints, along with the passage of time since the policy and zoning regulations were originally established, provides an opportunity to re-examine options for the use of the Subject Lands.
Council has directed staff to commence the process to develop a long term strategy for the Subject Lands and has initiated an Opportunity Study.
What lands are part of the study area?
The site is generally located on Pier 8 (West Harbour) consisting of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Discovery Centre Museum) and adjacent lands, known municipally as 77 Harbourside Way (formerly 57 Discovery Drive).
Specifically, the study subject lands are comprised of:
the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre building);
outdoor patio area located to the north of the building;
landscaped area located to the east of the building;
parking area located to the south of the building (Note: mapping has not been updated to reflect recent changes to the parking lot configuration);
outdoor rink and surrounding park area; and
existing restaurant (Williams Café).
Note: Lands excluded from the study area are the park promenade lands and lands subject to the City’s development agreement with Waterfront Shores which are generally located to the east of the subject lands.
Project Update
The City of Hamilton has identified the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) as the City’s partner in setting a new vision for the Discovery Centre. The HPL is leading a Study to transform the Discovery Centre into a new cultural space.
The City of Hamilton has begun work to develop a strategy for the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre museum) property and adjacent lands. The strategy for these lands will:
Define a vision for the site; and
Define set of actions to implement the vision.
Although these lands are situated in a strategic location within the West Harbour, the former museum building is underutilized. This is the result of several factors including the closure of the museum and subsequent change in property ownership from federal to municipal government, and constraints of applicable zoning by-law regulations in attracting new uses. The changed property ownership and planning context, property use constraints, along with the passage of time since the policy and zoning regulations were originally established, provides an opportunity to re-examine options for the use of the Subject Lands.
Council has directed staff to commence the process to develop a long term strategy for the Subject Lands and has initiated an Opportunity Study.
What lands are part of the study area?
The site is generally located on Pier 8 (West Harbour) consisting of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Discovery Centre Museum) and adjacent lands, known municipally as 77 Harbourside Way (formerly 57 Discovery Drive).
Specifically, the study subject lands are comprised of:
the Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre (former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre building);
outdoor patio area located to the north of the building;
landscaped area located to the east of the building;
parking area located to the south of the building (Note: mapping has not been updated to reflect recent changes to the parking lot configuration);
outdoor rink and surrounding park area; and
existing restaurant (Williams Café).
Note: Lands excluded from the study area are the park promenade lands and lands subject to the City’s development agreement with Waterfront Shores which are generally located to the east of the subject lands.
Your feedback is an important part of assessing options and will be considered as part of the decision making process in developing a strategy for the Site.
Important information about the survey:
The survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to answer.
Participation is voluntary and you may skip any question you do not want to answer.
Responses will be kept confidential and will only be reported at an aggregate level that will not identify individuals.
Survey closed October 3, 2022.
Consultation has concluded
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Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study) has finished this stage
Phase 1a - Approve Decision-making Framework
Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study) has finished this stage
Launching the review, scoping and planning the process, and defining the research parameters. Q4 2021 to Q1 2022
Phase 1b - Conduct Opportunity Study
Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study) is currently at this stage
Conducting research, identifying opportunities and constraints, generating various options, and consulting with the public and various stakeholders. Q2 to Q4 2022
Phase 1c - Confirm the Vision
this is an upcoming stage for Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study)
Analyzing options, selecting the preferred option based on analysis and making a decision to implement the Strategy. Q4 2022 to Q1 2023
Phase 2 - Strategy Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Discovery Centre Site Strategy Development (Opportunity Study)