'Ungodly sight' | Hamilton's blighted property plan shows early success, officials say there's more work to do

'Ungodly sight' | Hamilton's blighted property plan shows early success, officials say there's more work to do

Since Hamilton initiated an aggressive program to eliminate and rehabilitate blighted properties in town, 88% of the worst-rated structures in town have either been leveled or brought up to an average or above-average quality, according to a report recently delivered to Hamilton City Council.Hamilton Strategy and Personnel Executive Director Brandon Saurber said the city began with an analysis of all 21,600 structures in the city, rating each bu…