The following article appeared in the November 19 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Construction is slowing down on the high-profile Gummer building renovation in downtown Guelph. That’s because of the global economic downturn and the weather, said Jason Ashdown, chief operating officer of Skyline Incorporated, which owns the building. “The colder weather brings inefficiency to […]
Category: Going Downtown
proposed parking areas in downtown Guelph
Please do not vote for any parking garages, buildings, whatever, for downtown Guelph. The buildings suggested at Baker Street and on Wilson Street are too extremely expensive and are not required especially during these rough economic times. If the downtown merchants think they need more parking let them build it and then pay for it […]
One garage at a time, please
The following editorial appeared in the November 6 edition of the Guelph Mercury followed by a response by Ian Findlay: We shouldn’t be surprised by the current global economic situation. Yes, the severity of the crisis when it hit was shocking — though its arrival was not entirely unpredictable. We’ve been told that Guelph is […]
Wilson Street Parking Garage
Conceptual Drawings as presented at a Public Open House November 4, 2008. Read more.
Hotdog sites up for grabs
The following article appeared in the October 28 edition of the GUleph Mercury: Longtime hotdog vendor Moe Ghomishah will have to bid for his downtown food vendor locations in an open tender process this January, despite his request for a partial exemption. Ghomishah explained to city council last night that he has held the downtown […]
Two Hour Free Parking Downtown
I am writing to ask you to vote to make the two hour free parking downtown permanent, when it comes to council. Being a life long Guelph resident I still prefer to shop downtown and the 2 hour limit works well for me as I am rarely downtown more that 2 hours each visit except […]
2 Hour Parking Downtown
As a business owner in downtown Guelph for 35 years I have heard thousands of complaints about the City of Guelph’s downtown on-street parking policy. But this year I have heard nothing but kudos for the city’s pilot project. Comments like, “Finally, the city has taken this downtown seriously.” or “I had just about given […]
Dig-In Downtown returns for the Harvest Season
Dig-In Downtown: Guelph’s Gastronomic Event promises to feed the hungry masses. September 24, 2008 – Building on the success of the past two years, Dig-In Downtown returns with gusto every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout October from thirteen of Downtown Guelph’s finest kitchens. “We’re extremely fortunate to have such an abundant and diverse restaurant community downtown,” […]
Guelph’s first Car Free Day
The City of Guelph is hosting its first Car Free Day event on Saturday, September 20th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. George’s Square. Car Free Day will be part of the 2nd annual bicycle-themed Kazoo! Festival, a community arts festival put on by local residents. Car Free Day will comprise of a […]
Parkade, GO Station on Horizon
The following article appeared in the August 1 edition of the Guelph Tribune: Council confirmed its commitment to a big parkade on the Wilson Street Parking Lot this week in a debate that shed light on plans for local GO Train service, including a possible second GO terminal located outside of the downtown. This second […]