The Gore Master Plan

An initiative of Hamilton's city-wide Transportation Master Plan is the recent Transit Terminal Study which will result in a new Multi-modal transit facility downtown. HSR buses that currently stop along the south leg of King Street East will be relocated to the new facility.

Removal of buses from the South leg of King Street East is a notable change in function that provides the opportunity to blend this portion of roadway with the existing pedestrian zones in that area, such as Gore Park and the existing store-front sidewalks. An improved pedestrian environment aligns with the City's Downtown Secondary Plan, Putting People First.

In recognition of the mutual influence between the south leg of King Street East and Gore Park, the Public Works Department has undertaken The Gore Master Plan Project. The Gore Master Plan Project has undertaken a comprehensive review and assessment of the Study Area, and it's connections, to subsequently propose a revised physical form that responds to the identity and needs of the site. Changes to the form of the space may be quite minor, and may be focused on the south leg of King Street East.

Assessment of the form, function, and essence of the Study Area and any resulting recommendations will pay special attention to the uniqueness of this site. The process and outcome will respect its extraordinary physical identity, and its presence in the collective psyche of Hamilton's people. Although the special character of the Gore is somewhat elusive, it is recognized as significant and borne of over 150 years of attendance as a physical and psychological anchor in Hamilton.

• The Gore Master Plan Presentation to Public Works Committee January 18, 2010
• Public Works Committee Agenda for January 18, 2010

• The Gore Master Plan City Staff Stakeholder group meeting No.3 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan City Staff Stakeholder group meeting No.3 MBTW Presentation

• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.5 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.5 MBTW Presentation

• The Gore Master Plan Public Information Centre No.1 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Public Information Centre No.1 MBTW Presentation

Please download and fill out the comment sheet below, we would appreciate your thoughts and feedback:

• The Gore Master Plan Public Information Centre No.1 Comment Sheet

• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.4 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.4 MBTW Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Concept Revision Descriptions
• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.4 Notes

If you are a member of one of the project's Stakeholder groups, please fill out the comment sheets below, we would appreciate your thoughts and feedback:

• The Gore Master Plan Stakeholder Consultation Feedback Sheet
• The Gore Master Plan Concept Score Sheet

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• The Gore Master Plan: Downtown and International Village BIAs

• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.3 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.3 MBTW Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No. 3 - Notes
• The Gore Existing Conditions
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 1 Victorian Carriageway Scheme
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 1 Design
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 2 The Garden Ribbon Scheme
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 2 Design
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 3 The Grand Plaz' Scheme
• The Gore Master Plan Concept 3 Design

•     The Gore Master Plan Stakeholder Walk-About meeting notes

• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.2 Presentation
• The Gore Master Plan - Improving Pedestrian Environment, Putting People First

• Downtown Hamilton BIA Annual General Meeting Presentation

• The Gore Master Plan Public Stakeholder group meeting No.1 Presentation

• The Gore Master Plan City Staff Stakeholder group meeting No.1 Presentation