Wilson Street Parking Garage
On March 25, 2008 City Council endorsed moving forward with a site assessment and a conceptual design for a new parkade on the current Wilson Street parking lot. This multi-storey structure will include main-floor retail opportunities and will be integrated with the surrounding streetscape. This new parking facility will support local businesses through increased customer and long-term parking.
The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) believes that increased traffic generated by the new Civic Administration building (opening this summer), a Provincial Offences Courthouse at old City Hall, and a redeveloped transit transfer station will put a tremendous strain on local parking resources. In addition, in order to fill buildings vacated by the City of Guelph and to support the redevelopments on Douglas and Baker Streets, this parkade will provide essential parking supply to local businesses. The DGBA continues to strongly support the development of the Baker Street lands which will also include a parking facility.
In order to support business though this transition, the DGBA and City Council have endorsed an interim parking strategy. This will see an additional 22 parking spaces on Carden and Wilson Streets through the creation of angled parking. Over 30 spaces will be created for customers in the Macdonell Street lot by relocating permit parking to other facilities. Once the Civic Administration building opens, an additional 22 two-hour spaces will be added on the periphery of the civic square. For more information, visit the Guelph Mercury or contact Audrey Jamal at [email protected].
Downtown Networking Evening
The DGBA is pleased to invite you to the first networking evening of 2008 on Monday April 14th at 5:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Ouderkirk & Taylor, located at 3 Wyndham Street North. They are pleased to welcome downtown businesses, property owners and staff to the newly opened hand-crafted food store. This is a chance to get informal up-to-date information on the latest downtown issues and promotions. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new neighbours and chat with staff and the Board. Please RSVP to [email protected] or (519)836-6144.
Summer Student Job Posting
The DGBA is seeking a summer student to work 35 hours per week as a Promotions/Office Assistant. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills along with a professional attitude. For more information please visit our website. Please forward resumes by April 11, 2008 to [email protected] or fax to (519)767-0698.
Gummer Building Redevelopment
The Gummer Building, The Victoria Building and the Stewart Drugs Building are historical landmarks in Downtown Guelph, and were badly damaged by fire on Easter weekend in 2007. Skyline has purchased all three buildings to incorporate them into a high profile, fully accessible commercial complex. The Gummer Leasing Office is now open, please contact (519)837-2009 for an appointment or visit www.gummer.ca.
Doors Open Guelph
You are invited to step inside some of Guelph’s finest heritage buildings on April 26 between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This collaborative initiative is put on by Guelph Arts Council, Heritage Guelph and City of Guelph Tourism Services to celebrate and increase awareness of the city’s tremendously rich architectural and historical heritage. For more information visit the Guelph Arts Council website or contact them at [email protected] or (519)836-3280.
Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours
Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours of Guelph’s core area begin April 27 on selected Sundays through to October. For more information visit the Guelph Arts Council website or contact them at [email protected] or (519)836-3280.
Dig-In Downtown
Mark your calendars every Tuesday and Wednesday in April for Dig-In Downtown! This culinary event will see unparalleled prix-fixe dining at 14 of Downtown Guelph’s finest restaurants. For participating restaurants and menus visit the DGBA website.