Würth Canada Limited takes its first physical step to moving its Eastern Canadian operations to the City of Guelph, with the ground breaking ceremony of the future office and warehouse buildings held today. With its new Head Office and equipment installations to be completed by July 2014, Würth points the way of the future for […]
Category: Growth
Downtown Guelph: Streetscape and Built Form Workshop
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 You are invited […]
Public Information Centre mtg. – Stevenson Street Repaving and Bike Lane construction
Please find the attached Public Information Centre meeting for Stevenson Street Repaving and Bike Lane construction. You are also invited to participate in identifying opportunities to reduce the impacts of on-street parking. This PIC will be held on Wednesday, June 5th, at Holy Rosary Church Parish Hall, 165 Emma Street, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 […]
Project Commencement Notices
Please find the attached Project Commencement Notice for Speedvale Avenue. Speedvale Avenue Construction Update Stevenon Street To Waverly Drive
Grant dollars help Guelph Economic Development meet strategic objectives
Today $55,000 has been awarded to Guelph Economic Development by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada through the Invest Canada – Community Initiatives program. The funding will be used to finalize and implement a formal business engagement program that is designed to proactively support business retention and expansion and create more checkpoints […]
Ontario Municipal Board ruling allows high-density housing
A ruling from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) means plans for a student housing development at the corner of Gordon Street and Stone Road can proceed. Abode Varsity Living could build up to 11 stories near the intersection, and up to nine stories on the rest of the site. Initially, the developer proposed building up […]
Project Commencement Notice: Speedvale Bridge
Please find the attached Project Commencement Notice for Speedvale Avenue Bridge. This notice will be circulated to businesses and local residents in the respective areas, advertised on the City Page in the Guelph Tribune, posted on guelph.ca and circulated to stakeholders and agencies. Staff Notice of Project Commencement Speedvale Ave Apr’13
Construction Notice – Laneway Watermain Replacement (between Powell St E & Clark St E)
Please find the attached Construction Notice for Laneway Watermain Replacement (between Powell St E and Clarke St E). The City has hired Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd., with construction tentatively scheduled to begin the second week of April, 2013 with a target completion date the first week in May, 2013. This notice will be hand-delivered […]
Public Art meets Downtown Development
The Downtown Guelph Business Association and The Tricar Group have teamed up to provide downtown Guelph with a new space to view art. Created at the 2012 Graffiti Fest, these pieces from local street artists will surround the RiverHouse Condominium construction site at MacDonell and Woolwich Streets. This is an excellent opportunity for passersby to […]
Lack of consideration to resident's request March 5 2012
A resident comments on the planning process. This is directed to those on Council who are interested in improving Council responsiveness to the concerns of citizens during the approval process for planning proposals. I have reviewed the proceedings of Guelph City Council on March 5 2012 at which the development at 180 Gordon Street was […]