Category: Growth

As representatives of the South End Ratepayers Association (SERPA), we feel we must express our deep concerns over the proposed development at 716 Gordon Street (FILE:OP1001/ZC1010). While we are not opposed to student housing being located closer to the university and thus, removing the need for student housing in single family residential neighbourhoods, a development […]

I would like to make three brief comments with respect to the proposed 16 storey high rise at the corner of Stone and Gordon Street. First, I think most people with any common sense would agree that a 16 storey student residence at one of the highest points in Guelph, immediately adjacent to a residential […]

After reviewing the proposal for the 716 Gordon Street development, we strongly object to consideration being given for this development. The following points are some of the issues that we have considered. 1. For at least the past 5 years, there has been a surplus of off-campus student housing in the City of Guelph (verified […]

We, as residents of  Dimson Avenue, Guelph, are sending this letter to express our concern and frank opposition to the proposed redevelopment in its current form, as outlined by GSP Group on behalf of Abode Varsity Living, of the existing site at 716 Gordon Street (Gordon and Stone), in Guelph. The The Proposed Official Plan […]

My wife and I, as residents of Colborn St., are writing to express our firm opposition to the proposed redevelopment, as currently outlined by GSP Group on behalf of Abode Varsity Living, of the existing site at 716 Gordon St., Guelph.The The Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment ( File OP 1001/ZC 1010) […]

While we are not opposed to student housing, the proposal to establish housing for approximately 1500 student in a concentrated area is unimaginable. There are a number of serious issues associated with this proposal, but I will mention only a few of them. 1) The traffic associated with this many potential vehicles in an already […]

As a long-time south end Guelph resident, I respectfully request that you give strong consideration to downsizing or outright cancelling the current application before you regarding the student housing development at the corner of Stone Road and Gordon Street. I have several concerns about the current proposal: 1. The enormity of the project in terms […]

I am 20 years old and a student and I live right by the proposed redevelopment of the Best Western. Having seen the proposed high density student housing, I am worried and concerned for numerous reasons. I am not apposed to affordable student housing, but I am concerned about this particular proposal about things such […]

I am a devoted second generation Guelphite, a very happy NEW resident of Ward 5 and a reliable taxpayer. With this letter I would like to address some of the concerns about the projected redevelopment of the Best Western Hotel on the corner of Stone and Gordon Street. From an environmental standpoint, the Best Western […]