Now that he’s been made King, the power plays begin in earnest. The Corporations of Hamilton and St George have been informed that Government intends to try and take them over. “In its Throne Speech of 2008, the Government of Bermuda undertook to reform Bermuda’s municipalities; in considering the best means to do so, Cabinet [...]
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Waterfront Dreams
March 10th, 2009 · Comments Off · Development
Some quick thoughts on the Corporation of Hamilton’s new ‘n improved waterfront presentation last night: It is essentially the same proposal as they gave in 2006 with – landfilling 8 acres of Hamilton Harbour, and adding 500,000 square feet of new buildings on the land as well as two parks. More than 1000 underground car [...]
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Hamilton Waterfront
March 8th, 2009 · Comments Off · Development
I’ve been critical in the past of the Corporation of Hamilton’s plans for the waterfront – which seem to replace Hamilton rather than enhance it. The plans so far seem like an internationalist fantasy of the planning consultants rather than something that organically grows from the city’s history, needs, and financial realities. The project includes [...]
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