Revised Development Proposal for 925 Main Street West and 180 Longwood Road South – comments by Oct 7, 2026

Revised Development Proposal for 925 Main Street West and 180 Longwood Road South
DPA-2026-00207

  • 2026 Description: Revised proposal: mixed-use development consisting of two towers connected at the base by a 6-storey podium, having a maximum height of 26 and 29 storeys. The proposed development includes 635 residential units, 321.70 m² of ground-floor commercial area, and 435 parking spaces via a four-level underground parking structure. The proposal includes 446 long-term bicycle spaces and 65 short-term bicycle parking spaces, in addition to vehicular parking. Developer Agent’s letter to residents within 240 m of the development.  Video presentation of changes found in the recent application
  • Applicant Agent: Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc
  • Applicant: Effort Trust
  • Website: 925 Main Street West & 150 Longwood Road South – all documents submitted
  • City Planner: M. Michiniak (mark.michniak@hamilton.ca) 
  • Status: Application received notification;

Public comments are being accepted now until October 7, 2026. Comments can be submitted to the Senior Planner on this file, Mark Michniak, at mark.michniak@hamilton.ca.

The Planning Act sets out timelines for approval authorities to make decisions:

  • 120 days for official plans and official plan amendments (applicable to this file)
  • 90 days for zoning by-law amendments
  • 120 days for plans of subdivision
  • 90 days for land severances

A public meeting has not yet been scheduled, but the community will be informed when one is organised.