How to Maintain Character While Developing Neighbourhoods with Jason Thorne

04/09/2024 9 min Episodio 14
How to Maintain Character While Developing Neighbourhoods with Jason Thorne

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Jason Thorne spent the last 10 years working at the Head of Planning and Development of the City of Hamilton. Now, he is working at Stantec leading their urban placement section across Canada. He focuses on urban work, solving complex urban issues and more. He joins Al for coffee to chat about the explosive growth Hamilton experienced, similarities to Calgary and more. Uh oh! Our recording cut off early for this episode. Have questions for Jason? DM us them on Instagram – @mddl.coWant to learn more about middle housing development? Visit our website: https://www.mddl.co/ Show notes:00:10 – Get to know Jason Thorne!02:00 – How housing in Hamilton drastically changed over the last 10 years.05:00 – How rapid growth changes a city.  07:30 – How do you keep some of the original character of a neighbourhood while also developing what’s needed?

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