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Builder optimistic CN appeal over Jamesville project can be resolved

A builder planning to demolish vacant CityHousing townhouses for a mixed-income redevelopment is holding out hope that Canadian National Railway will drop its project-stalling appeal.

Fram Building Group is part of a private consortium that has partnered with CityHousing and non-profit Indwell on the long-planned 447-unit Jamesville project near the West Harbour GO station.

Fram president Frank Giannone says a case management conference on June 29 before the Ontario Land Tribunal could reopen the door to talks and a potential resolution, averting a full-blown hearing. over the redevelopment along James Street North.

“Optimistically, we’re looking at not going to have to get to a full appeal on it,” Giannone said. “But...[READ MORE]

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