Press release. On Friday, July 4, the City of Guelph will kick off its free summer entertainment and activities program in Market Square with a showing of ‘Up’—Disney’s award-winning animated feature film. The summer movie lineup, sponsored by Meridian Credit Union, also includes: · Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark – Friday, July […]
Category: Going Downtown
Enterprise Framework includes new planning tool for city building
Press release. On June 18, members of Council will learn more about the City’s proposed Enterprise Framework approach , including a new planning tool to help prioritize and strategically implement major city building initiatives that will shape Guelph’s future growth. “Guelph has a unique history of city building. We need to continue being innovative in […]
City tests draft concept plan for St. George’s Square redesign
Press release. In advance of Monday’s open house on the future transformation of downtown Guelph streets and public spaces, City staff will paint temporary lines in St. George’s Square to help demonstrate the proposed concept for the redevelopment of the square. “We are using temporary paint to mark out what the draft concept plan looks […]
Downtown Guelph Open House: Streetscape, Built Form and St. George’s Square – June 2nd
DGBA press release. Council adopted the Downtown Secondary Plan (DSP) in 2012, which anticipates more residents and businesses Downtown. Based on this, the City is updating the Downtown Streetscape Manual (previously called the Downtown Public Realm Manual, 2001) and the Downtown Built Form Standards (previously called the Downtown Private Realm Manual, 2001). Join the conversation […]
Memorial Cup final game
Staff memo. Staff have been asked if we will be opening the Sleeman Centre on Sunday afternoon for fans to come and watch the Memorial Cup final game on the video screen. Because of the seasonal nature of our business, the facility is shut down for the summer. Unfortunately this means we no longer have event […]
Downtown Guelph Seniors' Day Relaunch – May 27, 2014
DGBA press release. Starting Tuesday May 27th, seniors who shop or dine in downtown Guelph on the LAST Tuesday of every month now qualify for discounts at over 40 of our finest businesses. Since September 2013, the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) has been working closely with the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) to develop […]
Student Creativity and Social Change Visit Downtown Guelph
DGBA press release. The second annual Victory Art Crawl will take place from Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10 at four Downtown Guelph locations. The exhibit will feature the work of over 300 Victory Public School students, with all pieces available to purchase on a pay-what-you-can-basis. The art crawl venues include The Woolwich Arrow, […]
May 10th, 2014 Downtown Gives Back
DGBA press release. Go shopping or dining in downtown Guelph on Saturday May 10th and 10% of your purchase will be donated to a worthy cause. Some of our finest downtown retailers and eateries will be taking part in this fundraiser, and customers can choose to give their contribution from a list of 8 local […]
Guelph Pride Week 2014
Pride Week event. Guelph Pride week is quickly approaching and I am emailing you to notify you of our upcoming events. There are a number of exciting events that we have planned for this year’s festivities. I have listed below all of our 2014 events which can also be accessed at guelphpride.com/2014. All events will […]
Public Toilets in Downtown Guelph
A resident’s observations. Also attached, a comprehensive thesis draft studying Downtown Guelph’s access to public washrooms. I think this is the first time The Deuce has been referenced in a thesis. ian We’ve met in the past and I have never let go of the notion that of all the ‘civilized’ cities I’ve been to in […]