Amending Municipal Law to Protect the Right to Health and Safety
Project Summary: We aim to collect relevant information, such as survey and census data, to create a report that addresses the absence of a maximum heat by-law in Hamilton, and the impacts this has on residents, specifically for low to middle-income tenants in apartment buildings. We will investigate policies in other jurisdictions and combine this with Hamilton-specific data to create comprehensive recommendations to present to Hamilton’s City Council. Furthermore, we hope to equip affected tenants and their allies with the education and resources to advocate for their human rights, as this pertain to their health and wellbeing.
Anticipated Outcomes:
- Attention and support from government officials
- More involvement from community members (tenants’ group)
- Positive feedback from ACORN and tenants
Students: Helena Orteza, Alex Phelps, Ayesha Manal, Surbhi Rao, Victoria Cuthbert
Instructors: Randy Kay, Kojo Damptey, Elizabeth Bang, Darina Vasek
Project Advisors: Olivia O’Connor - Head Organizer for Hamilton ACORN
Course: Semester in Residence CMTYENGA 4A06 + CMTYENGA 4A09
