Category: Growth

The following article appeared n the October 6 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The city has confirmed the first two tenants for the Hanlon Creek Business Park, which could create as many as 370 jobs. Councillors this week authorized staff to finalize the sale for two separate properties in the business park. Peter Cartwright, Guelph’s […]

Mr. Findlay, I just wanted to thank you for your interest and participation in the meeting held this past Monday evening regarding the proposed zoning amendment and development for the Arkell/Gordon area. Our neighborhood delegations were grateful for the opportunity to share with you the many concerns we have regarding such big changes to lands […]

I would like to voice my concerns over the proposed zoning by-law amendment, file ZC1006, Sept. 9, 2010 (Malvern/Ridgeway). We live on Malvern Crescent and border Arkell Road Bible Chapel. We have been a resident for 30 years and many of my neighbours are the original owners who have lived there since the 60s. We […]

Guelph Urban Forest Friends has reviewed the information provided on the proposed development at 39-47 Arkell Road/1408 Gordon Street. Having viewed the site, we note that there appear to be a number of mature trees, particularly around the perimeter. The mature trees should be integrated into the development in order to retain canopy and provide […]

Opportunity Knocks! If there ever was a time when the University of Guelph and the City of Guelph could work together to help ease the problem of student housing and the misbehavior of some students off campus, this is it. Clearly there is an increase in the number of students attending the University and since […]

Though you do not represent our area of the City of Guelph, we would like to share with you our concerns regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment and development for our area. We hope that you will consider our comments for the meeting on Oct 4th, and that in the long run, you will vote […]

I was quite dismayed to be sent the proposed zoning changes for the Arkell Road Bible Chapel land. According to the City’s own official plan (7.2.d) new development should maintain the stability and character of the built form in existing established neighbourhoods. Our neighbourhood consists of single family detached houses mainly bungalows and sidesplits on […]

My family resides in the Northern Heights neighbourhood and we have just read report 10-97 (Wilson Farm Park Master Plan) with interest. We understand that the Committee will be considering this item at a meeting on Monday. I thought I would e-mail you to comment on the high quality of the master plan and the […]

Please find attached a letter with an update about the final park master plan. The master plan will be presented to a committee of Council (CDES) on Monday – September 20, 2010 . If you wish to speak to the committee you may register in advance of the meeting. A staff report with survey results and […]