I’d like to offer some input for the budgetting process. There are a lot of controversial and important projects being proposed and I’d like to see the triple-bottom-line approach taken to all of them. First, what I support: – The convent as a museum. Congrats on the success here. – A new library. – A […]
I read with interest the article in today’s Mercury about the concerns of business owners in properties which could be appropriated by the City. Long-time businesses form part of the culture and fabric of our City. The art store, in particular, is a tremendous resource in this community. I would be concerned to lose its […]
Development and Parks Planning is hosting a workshop for residents, the local community, stakeholders, the consulting design team and the City staff to explore ideas and to generate a schematic conceptual plan that will provide the foundation for development of the End Use Master Plan for a former landfill site. The workshop is an essential […]
On June 14, more than 25 experienced decision makers will show you how to create lasting change in your community. Read more.
I would like to add my family’s collective voice to the growing list of community members who oppose the Lambden proposal to redevelop and rename St. George’s Park. While we have been and will continue to be sensitive to and supportive of this family’s loss, our support will remain in the personal venue, not in […]
We have lived across from St. George’s Park on Metcalfe Street for nineteen years. The park has been a significant part of our family life. We, along with many of our neighbours have serious concerns about the Lambden proposal. We recognize, understand and respect Nicholas’ family’s desire to create a lasting memorial in his name. […]
I believe that the application by Silvercreek Developments Ltd. to develop the former Lafarge property is still under reveiw by Guelph City Council. I am writing in support of City Council denying that application. As I see it, the proposed development is incompatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and with the City of Guelph’s own Strategic […]
The 1,000+ acres of the York Road Jail Lands will some day be redeveloped, after almost 100 years as the largest provincial prison and detention centre, into uses far different. Whether it is light industry, residential, recreational, retail, or research purposes, it won’t be the same. The Guelph Civic Museum and the Wellington County Museum […]
Community Design and Environmental Services Committee Meeting: To consider Staff Recommendations concerning the City of Guelph?s Local Growth Management Strategy: Sustainable Population Threshold to 2031 and City Official Plan Preferred Urban Form Elements Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, City Hall
The East Guelph Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was reconvened by the Upper Grand District School Board on January 30. As part of its mandate the ARC will provide information to and seek feedback from the community on its proposed recommendations to the Upper Grand District School Board regarding the future of Tytler, Laurine Avenue and […]