Please save the date: February 27 On the evening of February 27, Planning Services will be launching our community consultation for the City’s Growth Management Strategy and Official Plan Review. Our goal is to inspire the residents of Guelph to get involved in deciding how Guelph should grow to 2041. The event will be a […]
Category: Growth
City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
Proposed solution would replace quarry with residential neighbourhood Key Facts Media release Guelph, Ont., October 1, 2019—The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Learn more about the proposed solution to […]
Tonight: public ownership of riverside parks
A resident’s comments. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend tonight’s meeting, yet I am writing you from Abroad as this is a very important decision that you have to make. It comes as a surprise/shock to me that there is a question of allowing private ownership of riparian lands in Guelph. First, it is my […]
The Guelph difference: A discussion paper
From the Mayor’s office. I am pleased to share this discussion paper, The Guelph difference: economic growth and prosperity with you. This is one of a series of discussion papers the City is producing that aim to tell the big-picture story of what makes Guelph different, and why. The papers provide the larger context of […]
Guelph’s Official Plan protects Guelph’s rivers, wetlands and natural spaces
Press release. The City of Guelph’s Official Plan Amendment for the Natural Heritage System (OPA 42) was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on June 4 and is now in effect. “The City’s Natural Heritage System is a combination of natural heritage features and areas including wetlands, rivers, woodlands, valleylands, wildlife habitats, restoration areas and […]
Bell Fibre Box Relocation from 148 Palmer St
A resident’s concerns. Please see my response to an email that was sent out to you yesterday by KD on July 11th, 2014 at 9:03 AM that was forwarded to me by our councillor Jim Furfaro. It is in regards to the large Bell Fibre Optics box that has been placed in St. Georges Park that was […]
Wurth time lapse video
Staff memo. I thought you might find this clip interesting and entertaining. http://oxblue.com/open/leeswood/wurthca
Update on 55 Delhi
From the owners of 55. Once again it is time for one of our regular updates as to where we are on the 55 Delhi project. From my understanding, we are currently scheduled to go to Guelph City Council in August for what will hopefully be the approval for the change of zoning from institutional […]
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 […]
148-160 Delhi-Homewood
Staff memo. Thank-you for your inquiry into the proposed consent to sever and related minor variance applications submitted for the Homewood Health Centre property at 148-160 Delhi Street (applications B-19/14, A-57/14 and A-58/14). In speaking with the applicants, they are applying for consent to sever the property for refinancing/mortgage purposes. They have indicated that we can share the […]