THE DURAND NEIGHBOURHOOD
where we live
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The Durand Neighbourhood is the inner-city district bound by
Main Street West, James Street South, the Escarpment and
Queen Street South with a population of approximately
12,000.
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our heritage
1972 And STILL GOING STRONG
Since its beginning in 1972, the Durand Neighbourhood
Association (DNA) has had both strong leadership and a
history of active civic engagement. In the 70s, it saved the
historic Durand neighbourhood from the threat of real estate
speculation, demolitions and high-rise construction. As a
result, the DNA organized and fought uncontrolled
development and demolitions and continues today to meet
ongoing challenges.
Durand is a unique and historic neighbourhood, with its
beauty, distinct character designated heritage districts, sites,
thriving shops and restaurants. All of this makes it one of the
most desirable neighbourhoods in Hamilton to live.
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Our proud organization is regarded as a premier
neighbourhood association and a role model for many newly
formed ratepayer groups in Hamilton and elsewhere. For the
DNA to continue to be a vital and integral part of the Durand
and the City we must be able to identify and adapt to
changing community needs and to enlist active citizen
support and participation when needed.
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www.durandna.com
[email protected]
www.durandna.com
who we are
what we’ve done
what we’re doing
The Durand Neighbourhood Association (DNA) established
in1972 is a politically independent community organization,
chartered as a not-for-profit provincial corporation. We are
financially self-supporting through annual membership dues
and non-charitable contributions.
Over the years, the DNA has participated in and supported
a variety of projects and community issues, often partnering
with other groups, outside agencies and organizations as well
as the City. The DNA has made significant contributions to
the following initiatives:
• Durand Park Revitalization 2015
• Heritage Conservation Districts for Durand
• Durand Park Celebration 2016
• Grand Durand Garden Tour 2016
• Secondary Plan to replace 1987 Neighbourhood Plan
• Neighbourhood beautification (Adopt-a Park,
neighbourhood and Durand Park clean-ups)
• Community engagement (Annual General Meetings,
Municipal All-Candidates Meetings, Movie Nights in the
Park, Skating Rink, Special Public Meetings, Membership
Drive --apartments, condominiums and residential homes)
• Heritage Advocacy for Durand’s built heritage both
designated and non-designated (Conservation, Protection
and Promotion): James Street Baptist Church/ 98 James
South; 1 St. James Place; Charlton Hall
• Adaptive reuse of St Mark’s and preservation of green space
(Whitehern Cultural Programming and Community Use)
• Support Property Standards By-laws and Municipal Law
Enforcement
• Promote LRT and Complete Streets
• Address traffic issues with City Staff and Councillor
• Delegations at City meetings on Durand issues
• Communication (Website and Durander Newsletter)
• Representation on Superintendent’s Advisory Committee
(Hamilton Police Services)
• Member of Ward 2 Community Council
• Representation on Hess Village Liaison Committee
• Representation on Ward 2 Participatory Budget
• Consultation with Ward Councillor and City Staff
our vision
It is the DNA’s vision to be the model downtown community
that protects heritage while creating a diverse, sustainable
and vibrant future.
our mission
The Durand Neighbourhood Association’s mission is to be
an active, resident-based voice that engages community
members and advocates for neighbourhood priorities.
www.durandna.com
[email protected]
• Durand Park
• Durand Neighbourhood Plan 1987
• Heritage: Family Court House, Bank of Montreal, Sandyford
Place, Central Public School, St Mark’s
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Durand Traffic Plan
• Ryerson Condominium and City Square Developments
• Durand-Markland and MacNab-Charles Heritage
Conservations Districts
• Condominium Development at Bay and Robinson Streets
• Durand, A Neighbourhood Reclaimed and The Durand
Chronicle (Russell Elman)
• Millennium Project Symposium Province-wide
• Founding Member of Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods
of Ontario (F.U.N.)
• Durand Tour of Homes
• Grand Durand Garden Tours 2007, 2010, 2013
• Picnics in the Park, Movie Nights and ice skating rink
• Return of play lot supervisor (Supie))