The final report is complete and ready to be delivered to the School Board by the consultants. Not that we should be surprised – but the conclusions for the Lucas Centre continue to be focused on garnering as much money for the School Board as possible and be damned about the community and resident’s opinions.

The two “final” viable options from the consultant’s perspective are developments that encompass 28,500 m2 (Option 1) or 21,000 m2 (Option 2) with 6 story buildings, townhomes and single family dwellings that would house approximately 300 family units.  To see the complete report, click here and scroll down to page 107

Traffic concerns are a major issue in the area and the consultant’s analysis, according to their study, concludes that any development that requires 300 or less cars will not affect the current traffic situation significantly. The study, as with most, is based upon limited onsite analysis, averaged daily numbers and no physical personal experience at peak times.

The Hamilton Heights Neighbourhood Association does not support either of these options and is disappointed that the only principle / concept that was used to frame the analysis was the “Leverage for learning” guideline (realizing economic value from surplus land to reinvest in school infrastructure)…so once again, it is all about the money!