I am unable to be at the Council meeting on Monday evening, but I have some thoughts I would like to share with you regarding two of the development applications that are on your plate. You should not feel any need to deal with them equally. Approving one should not force you to approve another. […]
Category: Growth
148-152 Macdonell,Street application
I have some concerns about the proposed development on the corner of Macdonnell and Wellington Streets. While I think most Guelphites are supportive of increased density in the city, the proposal for 18 storeys goes beyond the point where increased density would be of benefit to the downtown and the community. I think 18 stories […]
very large buildings, permission to build and long term effects on Guelph
I am hoping that there are many emails flooding into your offices all calling for greater care and a longer time to take these long lasting decisions. The FIVE high rise buildings in various stages of the decision process…the Co-Operator site, the Marsh Tire site and the three on the Wood site will have a […]
Downtown Condos
Hello. I have just finished reading the letter to the editor and community in the Guelph Tribune, written by Ms. Gray. She expresses concern re the proposed building in downtown Guelph of several high rise condos, near the former Woods Plant, Co-operators, and Marsh Tire. As I type this note, I am able to gaze […]
18 storey buildings
This was originally sent to Mayor Farbridge. I wrote to you several months ago on this subject, and expressed my concerns about the proposed development. Please understand that I do not oppose residential densification in the downtown and surrounding areas. Neither will this development impact upon the view from my own house. My concern is […]
downtown high rises should go ahead
I wanted to pass along that we are totally in favour of high rise development in the downtown area. We think it is essential for the life of the downtown and of the city in general. We used to live on Yarmouth St. and we were always so frustrated that there was an empty lot […]
148-152 Macdonell St.
I urge you to send the planning department back to the drawing board with regard to the 18-storey condo building proposed by the Tricar Group at 148-152 Macdonell Street. I am concerned that with the other proposed buildings for this area – the old Woods property, and the proposed development for Marianne’s Park – that […]
Follow up to questions regarding theBrooklyn College Hill Heritage Conservation District Repor
A number of questions were posed to staff at the February 21 PBEE meeting during the discussion on the Brooklyn College Hill Heritage Conservation District report. The following responses have been prepared by our heritage consultant and the City’s Senior Heritage Planner Stephen Robinson. 1. How many structures are there within the proposed designated area? […]
Places to Grow Act
A resident offers his opinion of PTG CorpAdmin1183_000
Highrise proposal at Gordon & Stone
A resident forwards his letter to the editor. I am sending the following letter which appeared in the Mercury Jan.9th on the off chance you may have missed it; just one of many concerned with this proposal. I fully realize the many decisions before the planning staff and yourselves at this time in Guelph’s development […]