Category: Going Downtown

Construction starts soon on new commercial shopping plaza

Construction is set to begin on a new 37,700-square-foot commercial shopping plaza, located at 40 Wellington Street West. Belmont Equity Partners, developer and co-owner of the site, is developing the former Rockwell Automation (Canada) Inc. industrial land to include four retail buildings. In 2012, Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a multi-building retail/office […]

Wyndham Street bridge underpass open

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 25, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Takin' out the Trash

The Wyndham Street bridge underpass is now open to vehicular traffic, with the exception of heavy trucks. The City erected temporary signs this afternoon to convey that heavy trucks are not permitted to travel beneath the Wyndham Street bridge and opened the road to vehicular traffic. This is an interim measure to allow the roadway […]

Downtown Bars

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 20, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Having fun, Youth

Originally sent to members of the CAFE committee. I am writing you in your capacities as members of the Corporate Administration, Finance and Enterprise Committee and as those who have expressed an interest in the downtown bar situation. By way of introduction, apart from being a 27-year resident of Guelph, I was the person who […]

City seeks public input into rethinking St. George’s Square

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 17, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Growth, Having fun

Imagine St. George’s Square as a lively year-round destination—a place that offers a broad range of activities, experiences, and entertainment. The City of Guelph invites all interested community members to participate in an interactive public workshop on Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input into rethinking […]

St. George's Square and Key Streetscapes Workshop Materials

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 16, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Growth, Having fun

Staff memo. Please find attached a covering memo and meeting materials for the upcoming October 23 Public Workshop regarding St. George’s Square and key streetscapes. The covering memo provides information on this ongoing Downtown Secondary Plan implementation initiative, and the materials outline what will be reviewed and discussed with stakeholders and the public on October […]

City of Guelph – Upcoming Public Workshop – Downtown Guelph: St. George's Square and Key Downtown Streetscapes

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 11, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Having fun, Traffic Management

Upcoming Public Workshop – Downtown Guelph: St. George’s Square and Key Downtown Streetscapes We are working to shape a new, progressive Downtown Guelph. A revitalized St. George’s Square and improved streetscapes are important components of the Downtown’s public realm. Council adopted the Downtown Secondary Plan (DSP) in 2012, which anticipates more residents and businesses in […]

Play it again Councillor

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 8, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Having fun, Library

The following letter appeared in the October 8 edition of the Guelph Tribune. September was a musical month at Guelph’s main public library thanks to Coun. Ian Findlay. His Happy Making piano campaign loaned us a fabulous Bell piano for the front entrance, and it was an 88- note success! Who knew Guelph had so […]

Wilson/MacDonell/Baker Parking Lots Rehabilitation

Post author By Councillor Goller
Post date October 3, 2013
Categories In Going Downtown, Parking that car

Staff memo. As you are aware staff deferred the Wilson Street parking lot rehabilitation, scheduled for late August, until consultation took place with Marty Williams, Executive Director, of the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA). Based upon collaboration with Mr. Williams we have established the following time frames for the rehabilitation work at both the Wilson […]