The Elfrida Community Area supports the future of Hamilton

About Elfrida

The Elfrida Community Area is intended as a sustainable, mixed-use complete community, designed to address the City of Hamilton’s housing needs. This proposed development aims to provide a variety of housing options and business services to support Hamilton’s growing population.

Collaboration with the City of Hamilton

For over 20 years, the Elfrida Community has been identified by the City of Hamilton as the preferred new community area and is the next logical expansion area to accommodate future growth and address the City’s current and future housing needs. The City has invested significantly in studies and infrastructure projects to support development of the Elfrida Community. The vision for Elfrida aligns with Hamilton’s long-term planning goals – creating an inclusive, sustainable and connected community that supports population growth, enhances economic opportunity, and respects the environment and Indigenous communities.

As a long-term, multi-phase project, we are continuing to refine the proposal for the new Elfrida Community. With each new stage of the project comes a greater level of detail, from the Urban Boundary Expansion application to the Secondary Plan application and beyond. The anticipated population and employment projections will continue to be updated as we proceed through the various application processes. 

Elfrida Community Area Benefits

Housing

The Elfrida Community Area is envisioned to support housing for over 50,000 people, offering a wide range of options to meet the needs of growing families and help improve housing affordability across Hamilton.

Economic Growth

Will create approximately 7,000 jobs, providing a major boost to Hamilton’s local economy.

Environmental Sustainability

Will align with the City of Hamilton’s Green Building Standards and prioritize sustainable community design principles.

Integrated Transit Network

The Elfrida Community Area is planned with a strong emphasis on connectivity, featuring integrated transit networks that seamlessly link residents to the broader Hamilton area. Designed to support a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, the community will promote active transportation options such as walking and cycling, while reducing traffic congestion and dependence on personal vehicles. This thoughtful approach not only enhances mobility, but also contributes to a cleaner, greener future for Hamilton.

Engagement With Indigenous Communities

The Elfrida Community Builders Group is committed to creating an inclusive and sustainable community that supports the needs of Hamilton’s growing population. As part of this vision, we recognize the importance of early and ongoing engagement with Indigenous communities. We aim to listen, learn, and meaningfully consider Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems throughout the planning process.

Natural Heritage Protection

The Elfrida Community vision will aim to protect and enhance the area’s natural heritage system, preserving important ecological features while integrating green spaces that promote biodiversity, environmental resilience, and community well-being.

Resources

Elfrida Community Builders have submitted a complete application to include the Elfrida Community Area within Hamilton’s Urban Boundary. This milestone reflects over 20 years of planning, investment, and support from City Staff and Council. The application is supported by a range of technical studies confirming the area’s suitability for future growth. Before any development occurs, a detailed Secondary Plan process, including updated studies and meaningful public consultation, will guide the community’s evolution.

See below for key documentation and studies related to the Elfrida Growth Strategy:

The Elfrida Community Builders Group submitted a complete application for Official Plan Amendment in November 2024 to include the Elfrida Community Area within Hamilton’s Urban Boundary. The application is supported by a range of technical studies confirming the area’s suitability for future growth.

See below for key documentation and studies related to the Elfrida Growth Strategy:

A Secondary Plan application is the next step in the long-term planning for the Elfrida Community Area. The proposed Secondary Plan will establish a land use planning structure and associated policy framework to create a nodes and corridors structure, contributing to the long-term creation of an urban, sustainable community. Documentation and studies will be added as they become available.

More resources will be added as they become available.

FAQ

The Elfrida Community Area is located around the Upper Centennial Parkway and Regional Road 20 intersection, near the upper Stoney Creek area of Hamilton.

The proposed Urban Boundary Expansion and Secondary Plan area covers about 1,200 hectares of developable land. The expansion has the potential to support housing for over 50,000 people at full build-out and create approximately 7,000 jobs.

The Elfrida Community Builders Group is made up of local residents, businesspeople, and established homebuilders with a long history in Hamilton, who are committed to the sustainable development of the Elfrida Community area.

We submitted an Official Plan Amendment Application to the City of Hamilton in November 2024 to include the Elfrida lands within the City’s urban boundary. A community meeting to seek public feedback was held on April 15, 2025.

We will be hosting another community meeting on February 18, 2026, to share information about an upcoming Official Plan Amendment application to create a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida Lands, which will be submitted to the City of Hamilton in Spring 2026 to continue the planning process.

Updates

Learn more about the upcoming Elfrida Secondary Plan application at our next community meeting:

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