On November 11, 2015, we took our Academy on the road.

City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development staff generously hosted Urban Strategies for a full day of on-site learning. Fifty of our employees participated.

With walking and bus tours of the West Harbour, the Downtown, Gore Park and the Durand neighbourhood, we had a fantastic opportunity to see the City’s ambitious plans taking shape. It also gave us a valuable chance to see some of the outcomes and implementation of our work in Hamilton over the last two decades. We enjoyed a great view of the city during lunch at the Stelco Tower.

We tweeted and Instagrammed the whole day. Follow #urbstratacademy to see everyone’s reflections on the tours.

 

Exploring impressive new West Harbour GO Stn while WWII aircraft fly over #hamont #urbstratacademy

A photo posted by Urban Strategies (@urbstrat) on Nov 11, 2015 at 7:30am PST

 

Thx for the delicious #tacos, The Mule in #hamont #urbstratacademy

A photo posted by Urban Strategies (@urbstrat) on Nov 11, 2015 at 10:16am PST

 

…and many city-led programs, initiatives and investments have helped. From downtown financial incentives to transportation moves – like reverting James Street back to a two way street after years of it functioning more like a downtown expressway (one way!). #urbstratacademy photo via: George Dark

A photo posted by Urban Strategies (@urbstrat) on Nov 11, 2015 at 10:49am PST

 

We can appreciate the insides of buildings too! Amazing Arbucle mural inside #HamOnts recently renovated Roscoe designed city hall. Incredible #ModernHeritage. Photo via: @city_not

A photo posted by Urban Strategies (@urbstrat) on Nov 11, 2015 at 11:16am PST

 

@urbstrat field trip to #HamOnt! one of Canada’s oldest vaudeville theatres previously owned by Sam the Record Man #urbstratacademy

A photo posted by anna (@annaproco) on Nov 11, 2015 at 7:51am PST

 

View of Hamilton from 22 floors up at the Stelco tower for @urbstrat first #urbstratacademy road show #urbanstrategies #hamilton #ontario

A photo posted by @cyhurein on Nov 11, 2015 at 10:33am PST

 

Field trips are the best work days @city_not #urbstratacademy @urbstrat

A photo posted by emmacohlmeyer (@emmacohlmeyer) on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

 

Love this #streetartHamilton #urbstratacademy

A photo posted by Urban Strategies (@urbstrat) on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:31pm PST

 

The freedom to return your bike where is most convenient. I like it! #raisethehammer #urbstratacademy @SoBiHamilton pic.twitter.com/rW7qubOpuR

— Craig Lametti (@CraigLametti) November 11, 2015

 

 

 

So nice to be back on Hamilton Waterfront reviewing West Harbour progress with City staff and #urbstratacademy pic.twitter.com/wq0noHiTzH
— C Rottenberg-Walker (@cyndi_r_w) November 11, 2015

Looking north from the Stelco Tower – downtown Hamilton @raisethehammer pic.twitter.com/xk0ApCT7GP

— George F Dark (@GeorgeFDark) November 11, 2015

 

 

 

#HamOnt facades preserved in part through City grant incentive program for facade improvement #urbstratacademy pic.twitter.com/9B1MOiZiRt
— Anna Procopio (@annaproco) November 11, 2015

@UrbStrat Gore Park Hamilton is continuing it’s renewal. Memorial Wall is one of the latest initiative pic.twitter.com/Wz71XHCO2D

— Eric Turcotte (@EricTurcotteUSI) November 11, 2015

 

 

 

@urbstrat USI on a field trip exploring Hamilton. A big thanks to the City. pic.twitter.com/QwDroDMQ8n
— Eric Turcotte (@EricTurcotteUSI) November 11, 2015