Kirkendall Neighbourhood Strategy
Connect. Engage. Build Community. #Ourkirkendall
The Friendly Streets Hamilton project needs your input. Please complete this short survey to help us better understand the challenges of getting around in your neighbourhood on foot and bike, and how we can re-imagine our streets as safer, more enjoyable spaces for people.
Join us at 10am for our annual crafting party. Make your own ornaments and cards, decorate cookies and gift bags. And new this year – bath bombs!
Come back at 6:30pm for our movie night. Watch “Home Alone” – voted favourite holiday movie by Kirkendall residents.
Free, all are welcome!
Saturday, December 7
Blessings Church
115 Stanley Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P 2L5
EVENT CANCELLED
This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled in the new year
Come together Kirkendall
Kirkendall Neighbourhood Strategy
For the past year, the City of Hamilton has been asking the people living and working in Kirkendall what they think are the most critical issues facing their neighbourhood.
It’s time to come together and review what everyone’s been talking about and what to do next.
A strong sense of community is essential to our wellbeing, our feelings of safety and security, and it can impact how we participate in civic events.
How can we deepen the sense of community in Kirkendall and make better connections with our neighbours?
How do we make sure there is a place for everyone in a changing Kirkendall, and how can we impact what that change might look like?
What role do our parks, local shops, schools, our library, streets and community centre play in creating a sense of community?
Five main issues have risen to date. Let’s take a deeper dive, make sure we haven’t missed anything and discuss next steps starting with our HAAA.
Guest Jay Pitter will join us. Jay will be there to facilitate our neighbourhood discussion. Jay is an author, internationally recognized placemaker and inclusive city builder.
We have two sessions to choose from because we know Saturdays are busy.
Limited childcare spaces are available. Please register in advance.
There are two sessions: 10am-1pm / 2pm-5pm
How can we deepen the sense of community in #Kirkendall and make better connections with our neighbours? Tell us by clicking the image below.
How do we make sure there is a place for everyone in a changing #Kirkendall and how can we impact what that change might look like? Tell us by clicking on the image below.
We received 300+ submissions from our first round of engagement covering a wide number of issues and ideas. We’re asking for your input on the top five themes outlined below, if any themes should be changed or added, and what kind of specific actions would you like to see taken to address them. Click on the links below to learn more about each theme and to share your feedback!
A number of people expressed worry about how development projects and rent increases are impacting the neighbourhood. The changing nature of businesses on Locke St is also a concern.
People want to see the HAAA grounds improved upon with community input. There’s also a high priority on increasing the number of trees and protecting existing greenspaces and trails.
Speeding cars, traffic calming, bike lanes and pedestrian safety are issues expressed repeatedly.
There was a lot of apprehension about car break-ins and theft from private property. One solution was introducing a “neighbourhood watch” program.
People want more opportunities to celebrate their community and connect with each other. Some want a large Locke St type-festival, and others want small-scale block parties and other events, such as more movie nights and music in the park.
For more info email: info@ourkirkendall.ca
Join us for our new summer series every Third Friday of the Month!
Thursday August 15th (rain date August 22nd). This free event is open to all residents. Each year the KNA chooses a nostalgic title, providing an opportunity for residents to see an older title on the big screen again, and a chance for younger residents to see an older title on the big screen for the first time.
The event is held outdoors, on the property of Blessings Christian Church. The movie starts at dusk and the event runs until approximately 11pm.
Join us for our new summer series every Third Friday of the Month! Our first event “All Roads Lead To Locke” will be on July 19th from 6PM-9M and is all things cycling! Shops will be open for extended hours and there will be plenty of fun events including:
– New Hope Bikes mini pump track
– A smoothie bike located near Green Bar, where guests can order smoothies and pedal to operate the blender
– A Velo bike stage, which will travel around with ongoing musicians
– And much more!
And if you’re looking for a way to Bike to Locke, SoBi Hamilton is offering 50% off your first month when you sign up as a Monthly User at sobihamilton.ca (or on the SoBi app) and use the promo code LOCKE3RDFRIDAYS!
We can’t wait to see you on Locke. #spendithere
