Category: Going Downtown

Art in the shops

The DGBA is working on a preview for art on the street, titled art in the shops, that will feature works by participating artists on display in downtown shops during the week leading up to the July 16th event. This will extend the geographic reach of art on the street beyond Quebec Street and will […]

City of Guelph – Downtown Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan Open House

OPEN HOUSE The Downtown Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan Residents and businesses are invited to provide input and share comments as the City of Guelph discusses its Downtown Secondary Plan – Envision Guelph Downtown. Wednesday, June 15 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7 p.m.) Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street The focus of […]

Kitchener EDIF

Following up on our conversation – the group was asking for background on the Kitchener Economic Development Investment Fund. This is a 2006 presentation which explains its origin and public process for setting the direction. As you can see it was a methodical approach to addressing community needs / wants – and it was a […]

Downtown Guelph Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan- March 2011 Draft for Review

The Downtown Guelph Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan is being released to solicit feedback from the public, agencies and stakeholders. The Study, along with comments received, will provide the basis for Staff to prepare the Official Plan Amendment to be brought forward later this year. The document is available on the City’s website […]

Downtown

Congratulations on your beautiful city! If you are not considering changing your by-laws to allow high rise condos in Guelph, then there is no need to read this letter. If there is any doubt in your mind, please read on. My husband and I are probably your newest residents. We’ve never voted for you and […]