Airport Employment Growth District (AEGD)

 The Airport Employment Growth District (AEGD) is a City led project developed to expand Hamilton’s employment opportunities and support population growth. All Ontario cities are tasked with increasing employment lands as outlined in a document called Places to Grow. The City of Hamilton selected an area of land surrounding the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, now referred to as AEGD, to examine and develop a concentrated area of employment lands. Creating a balanced community has always been the primary purpose of this project. In order to determine how to best move forward; research, plans (i.e. Secondary Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Water/Wastewater Master Plan) and public consultation have been undertaken.

How did the City come to identify the lands surrounding the Airport as potential employment lands?
This area was identified initially in the Growth Related Integrated Development Study (GRIDS) as a preferred area for growth to 2031. In 2006 the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) allowed the City to move forward with studies on the lands surrounding the Airport. The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is an important economic engine for the City of Hamilton. The growth of other industry sectors in Hamilton is dependent on ready access to the airport and the servicing of lands for future development in the surrounding area. Proper land use and infrastructure planning is paramount in this area.

What work and research has been done to date?
This area of land was first earmarked as potential employment lands in in early 2000s; since then numerous reports and studies have been conducted and are available for your review on this site.

How can I provide my input on AEGD?
You can attend a public meeting, email your comments to aegd@hamilton.ca (comments will be accepted as a part of the report until September 8, 2010), complete the online survey (online survey closed August 16, 2010) or send us your feedback via regular mail addressed to:

Ray Lee
Industrial Parks and Airport Development
71 Main Street West 6th Floor
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y5

The next set of public information sessions are taking place on:
July 15, 2010 from 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm
at the Ancaster Fairgrounds
630 Trinity Road, RR#1 Jerseyville

August 3, 2010 from 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm
at the Warplane Heritage Museum (Dome Room)
9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope

August 10, 2010 from 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm
at Scottish Rite
4 Queen Street South

September 8, 2010 from 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm
at the Ancaster Fairgrounds
630 Trinity Road, RR#1 Jerseyville

Please note: If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this program or event, please contact us (as per contact information - top right of screen). Advanced requests are highly encouraged to enable us to meet your needs adequately.

Which City Departments are managing this project?
AEGD is being managed by both Planning and Economic Development Department (for its impact on the economy and zoning) and Public Works (research and development of Master Plans - Transportation Master Plan etc.).