City & Council
A Stronger Hamilton Is Taking Shape
Building Hamilton's Future, Today
Hamilton is changing, and the work happening across the city is helping shape what comes next. From housing and safer streets to local business support, environmental protection and easier access to City services, the City is working on priorities that affect residents' everyday lives.
Explore the progress made from 2022 to 2026, the stories behind the results and the work that continues to build a stronger Hamilton.
Three priorities. One stronger Hamilton.
Over the past four years, three priorities have guided the City's work. Each reflects important needs in Hamilton and the services, investments and partnerships that help address them.
Explore each priority to discover the results, projects and stories behind the work, why it matters to residents and where the City is continuing to focus its efforts.
Sustainable Economic & Ecological Development
A strong local economy creates opportunities for businesses and workers. Protecting Hamilton's natural environment and preparing for climate change help keep the city resilient for the future.
Explore how the City is supporting businesses, attracting investment, improving access to programs and services and protecting natural spaces and waterways.
Creating Safe & Thriving Neighbourhoods
Residents need safe places to live, reliable ways to get around and welcoming spaces to connect with others. Housing supports, transportation improvements and accessible public spaces contribute to stronger neighbourhoods.
Explore the City's work on housing and homelessness, roads and sidewalks, transit, recreation facilities, parks and public spaces.
Responsiveness & Transparency
Residents count on the City for accessible services, reliable information and providing opportunities to help shape decisions. Effective systems and a supported workforce help the City respond to community needs.
Explore how the City is improving online services, expanding public engagement, supporting employees and modernizing the systems used to better serve residents and businesses.
Hamilton in numbers
These results highlight progress across the City's three priorities, from supporting housing stability and local economic development to improving City services.
The City secured $572 million in provincial funding to accelerate infrastructure, housing growth and affordability, helping support housing development and ensure community infrastructure can keep pace with growth.
Major events brought visitors and more than $180 million in economic activity to Hamilton, supporting local businesses and showcasing the city as a destination.
The City launched my.hamilton.ca, providing a secure online portal where residents can access City services, submit requests and track their progress 24/7.
What this progress looks like in everyday life
Behind the numbers are projects, services and investments that help shape how people experience Hamilton. These stories show how the City's work is making a difference today while helping prepare for the future.
Tomorrow’s shade starts with today’s trees
Trees help make neighbourhoods more comfortable, provide shade and support healthier natural spaces. The City planted more than 55,000 trees in 2024 and more than 50,000 in 2025, exceeding its annual planting targets. As these trees grow, they can help cool neighbourhoods and make outdoor spaces more comfortable for future generations.
Explore Sustainable Economic and Ecological Development
Your winter journey starts on the sidewalk
Getting to a bus stop, school or appointment can be harder when sidewalks are covered in snow. The City expanded winter sidewalk snow-clearing coverage from 397 kilometres to more than 866 kilometres, with a focus on transit routes and stops. This helps more people navigate their neighbourhoods and connect with the places they need to go.
Explore Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods
City services that fit into your day
Residents and businesses don't always have time to contact the City during regular business hours. Through my.hamilton.ca, people can access services, submit requests and track their progress online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It gives residents more flexibility to manage City-related tasks when it works for them.
Explore Responsiveness and Transparency
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