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Downtown Hamilton is experiencing a surge in high-rise intensification proposals, with many new developments promising to transform the city at the west end of Lake Ontario. One of the more recent examples is a Site Plan Approval application for a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46 and 48 Ferguson Avenue South<\/a>. Located in Hamilton’s Corktown neighbourhood to the immediate east of the core, the site is strategically positioned within 500m of the Hamilton GO Centre to the west and within walking distance of two stops on the future Hamilton LRT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking east to 46-48 Ferguson Avenue South, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Hi-Rise Group\u00a0and\u00a0Fengate Properties<\/span><\/p>\n

An assembly of 46 and 48 Ferguson Avenue South\u00a0and 165 through 173 Jackson Street East, the site is a 2,300m\u00b2 in area, a rectangular parcel surrounded by a mix of commercial, office, residential, and mixed-use properties. The property is currently partially vacant, containing two existing buildings, including the heritage Radigan Building constructed around 1905. As part of the development, the Radigan Building is proposed to be demolished, but its north and east facades would be rebuilt in line with heritage preservation recommendations.<\/p>\n

Looking east to the current site, image from Google Street View<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed development, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects<\/a> for The Hi-Rise Group<\/a>\u00a0in collaboration with\u00a0Fengate Properties<\/a>, is slated to stand at a height of approximately 97.8m. The building is set to include 402 residential units. The tower is planned to sit atop a three-storey podium, which would house parking, retail, and office spaces, as well as amenity areas. The design incorporates a 13-storey portion with step-backs on the 7th and 13th floors to add architectural interest and mitigate the building’s impact on its neighbours.<\/p>\n

Looking north to 46-48 Ferguson Avenue South, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Hi-Rise Group\u00a0and\u00a0Fengate Properties<\/span><\/p>\n

The podium is planned to contain parking and commercial space, while the tower is designed to primarily house residential units. The development aims to provide a total of 271 vehicle parking spaces within the podium and an additional four levels of underground garage. To promote sustainable transportation, 198 bicycle parking spaces would be accommodated within long-term bicycle storage lockers across various parking levels.<\/p>\n

An aerial view looking north to 46-48 Ferguson Avenue South, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Hi-Rise Group\u00a0and\u00a0Fengate Properties<\/span><\/p>\n

The architectural plan encompasses\u00a0864m\u00b2 and 847m\u00b2 of indoor and outdoor amenities respectively,\u00a0for an approximate total of 4,295m\u00b2 when including balconies and terraces. The outdoor terrace amenity spaces would be located atop the podium on the 4th level and atop the 13-storey portion of the building on the 14th level. The development would feature three elevators, resulting in one elevator for every 134 units, indicating longer wait times.<\/p>\n

Site plan, image from submission to City of Hamilton<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hamilton GO Centre is about an 8-minute walk to the southwest of the development, while there are five bus stops conveniently located within 180m of the site. The upcoming Hamilton LRT is to operate a block and a half away along King Street East, with stops at Mary and Wellington streets to be located approximately a 6-minute walk from the site to the northwest and northeast respectively.<\/p>\n

A map of the site and surrounding area, image from submission to City of Hamilton<\/span><\/p>\n

Nearby developments to the west, within proximity of the Hamilton GO Centre, include the 39-storey\u00a0117 Jackson Street East<\/a>\u00a0by the same architectural firm, the 27-storey\u00a0101 Hunter Street East<\/a>, and The Moderne<\/a>,\u00a0the 35-storey third phase of the\u00a0Residences at Royal Connaught<\/a>. These neighbouring developments collectively underscore the area’s upward trajectory, contributing to Hamilton’s ongoing evolution.<\/p>\n

The building’s massing and nearby developments, image from submission to City of Hamilton<\/span><\/p>\n

The development application was recently reviewed by Hamilton’s Design Review Panel on August 17, 2023.<\/p>\n

UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you’d like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.<\/p>\n

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