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1 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM AUGUST 11, 2016 4:34 PM Bill Curran pointing to the landscape beyond as he discusses the surrounding neighbourhood Architect Bill Curran and I have been planning a bike ride

1 1 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM AUGUST 11, :34 PM Bill Curran pointing to the landscape beyond as he discusses the surrounding neighbourhood Architect Bill Curran and I have been planning a bike ride for some time. We often tour around Hamilton, checking out buildings and houses, discussing architecture, the neighbourhood deep history. Because of how large Hamilton is geographically, we either pick a neighbourhood to walk or we end cover the most ground possible. This weekend we were finally able to go for a bike ride. The area we picked is on the industrial north.

2 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM #419 Lawanda is a personal favourite at the Locke Street hub I grabbed a SoBi (there s a rack conveniently close to my apartment) and was

2 2 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM #419 Lawanda is a personal favourite at the Locke Street hub I grabbed a SoBi (there s a rack conveniently close to my apartment) and was on my way to meet Bill out front of Street North. He had a route in mind, but we basically just winged it, taking alleys, bike lanes, and roads through destinations.

second floor The overlooked Our Lady Of Glastonburty

3 3 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Hidden behind it s green shell is an old car dealership complete with a car ramp to the second floor The overlooked Our Lady Of Glastonburty Orthodox Church with little ornament on an expansive street of

4 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Bill giving me a history lesson about the building that was once Mills Lighthouse Our first notable stop was the Cannon bike lanes.

They add density, character to neighbourhoods, and he building stock in an unobtrusive way (just to name a few of the benefits).

4 4 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Bill giving me a history lesson about the building that was once Mills Lighthouse Our first notable stop was the Cannon bike lanes. There we stopped at points to discuss laneway housing, an old sale, and a subtle little church easily missed by car. Laneway housing is something Hamilton needs more of. They add density, character to neighbourhoods, and he building stock in an unobtrusive way (just to name a few of the benefits). Bill s firm, TCA, did a study on Lanewa conjunction with the city and you can read it here. Moving day at a row of apartment buildings just West of Barton and Wenthworth Next we made our way to Barton. We saw a street on the turn around. Although Barton faces many obstacles, we of growth and investment sprinkled throughout. Many barriers are still in the way, but there are encouraging sig you look.

5 5 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Lawanda in front of a post and beam pavilion at Birge Park Rocketships of wooden wonder

This small park just received a makeov new wading pool and change room building designed by Kathryn

6 6 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM The new pool at Birge Park We cut through some more alleys and streets before reaching Birge Park. This small park just received a makeov new wading pool and change room building designed by Kathryn Vogel Architects. The building has a contempo overhanging rooflines and stucco accents, while the pool is nothing short of functional as well as aesthetically ple Karma Candy Factory

The history in the North End is deep. There s so much to discover that in one bike ride. It would take many.

7 7 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM The Galley Pump Tavern. A local favourite. Continuing north, we passed Karma Candy factory, the Emerald Street Footbridge, some local watering holes, an businesses sprinkled throughout the area. The history in the North End is deep. There s so much to discover that in one bike ride. It would take many. I was curious about everything and I couldn t keep track of it all. Then came Burlington Street. It s a different world. Trucks zooming by. Potholes like craters on the moon. We h areas like a downhill slalom just to get to our destinations. A handsomely detailed early modern office building that once housed Stelco offices.

8 8 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM POV from Lawanda s perspective

He had differing opinions on what P look like and that more port lands should be accessible like they once were. After 9/11 security concerns changed the ports became impossible to access.

9 9 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Bill discussing the port lands We stopped by a handsome old Stelco office and made our way down closer to some of the ports. I wanted to ask what he thinks the future of our Waterfront since it s a hot topic in this city. He had differing opinions on what P look like and that more port lands should be accessible like they once were. After 9/11 security concerns changed the ports became impossible to access. I forgot what the world before 9/11 looked like. The former, recently charred Hamilton Hells Angels clubhouse (and before that the Gage Tavern) at Gage and Before we knew it we were at Gage and we decided to cut south. We passed the recently closed Hells Angels HQ past more industrial buildings scattered amongst housing on Beach road. One thing I noticed was the many simp modern buildings sowed about the area. We need to do more to reuse these diamonds in the rough, as many now partially vacant.

10 10 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Hamilton Moderne A beautiful Hydro Electric Station turned office building on Sherman with classical features, detailed reliefs, and

11 11 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM A swiss cheese makeover at Victoria Ave

12 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM The Repite Centre, refaced by Greg Sather in 2005. Next was Sherman.

I was too busy keeping my eyes on the road photos, but I certainly want to go back and look at more of what we saw that day. The tour kept going. It was a long day. 21 kilometers were travelled.

12 12 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM The Repite Centre, refaced by Greg Sather in Next was Sherman. We rode past Cotton Factory and discussed its impact, the history, architecture, and the wor We also passed some charming early modern buildings on Sherman. I was too busy keeping my eyes on the road photos, but I certainly want to go back and look at more of what we saw that day. The tour kept going. It was a long day. 21 kilometers were travelled. Lots of liquids were consumed. I won t keep because pretty soon this article is going to be as tiring as our bike ride. We explored a lot of the city and much of You know what was one of the best things about the ride? Taking a SoBi bike. If you haven t yet tried one, you sh convenient, easy to use, and offer a better way to travel about the city. Those little blue machines are one of the b city ever made. Don t believe me? Sign up and let me know what you think. I promise you won t be let down. And become hooked (like me). I barely even drive my car anymore. Share this: One blogger likes this.

13 13 of 13 8/15/2016 8:53 AM Related Toronto To Hamilton In Defense of Tivoli Condos Design Spotlight: The North End Free Library Kelly Tanner August 12, 2016 at 8:48 am Another great one for the books! Please do more Sobi tours! Reply

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