Category Archives: Community Development

Change to Delegation Registration

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Recently, Council approved a change to the registration deadline for oral and written delegations to Council from Monday at 12 noon to Friday at 9:00 am. There has been some feedback from the community that this change might stifle public participation in … Continue reading →

Posted in City Issues, Community Development | 2 Comments

Ward 5 Community Well-being Forum September 19 at 7 pm

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Please join Councillors Leanne Piper and Lise Burcher for a Ward 5 Event: Ward 5 Community Well-being Forum Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7 – 9 pm at Centennial CVI Cafeteria, 289 College Ave West. Share your thoughts and ideas — … Continue reading →

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Is This The Best We Can Do?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

On April 30th, Council passed an ambitious and inspiring vision for the future of our downtown –  the Downtown Secondary Plan. It calls for preservation of the heritage core, enhanced public realm and parkland, commercial and residential intensification, and demands … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Development, Downtown Guelph | 13 Comments

High? Low? Slim? Wide?

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

I had a call from a constituent today about one of the Environics survey questions re: highrise buildings in Guelph. For those who don’t know, the city is conducting a survey on the many issues that Guelph is currently facing … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Development, Planning & Development | 2 Comments

Canada’s Number ONE Next Most Livable City? GUELPH!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

MSN.com has ranked Guelph as Canada’s # 1 Next Most Livable City.    We are no stranger to being in the top 1o or 15, but this ranking is especially sweet  because our Community Energy Initiative, our world-class university and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Development, Economic Development | 2 Comments

CTV News Coverage of 716 Gordon Development Application

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Thanks to RR, who sent a link to the CTV news clip re: 716 Gordon Street development application presentation to City Council on January 17, 2011.   View it here:  http://swo.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110118/guelph-student-housing-proposal-110118/20110118/?hub=SWOHome

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Gordon/Stone (Best Western) Planning Application

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Monday, January 17th, 2011 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 1 Carden Street All of the planning documents related to this application can be found here. To register as a delegation to speak at the council meeting, contact the City Clerk’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Development, Urban Design | 3 Comments

Hockeyville 2011 Momentum Building

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Guelph’s bid to be crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2011 needs more momentum on the final stretch! Share you photos and stories and spread the word to your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers. The deadline is January 30th, 2011. Get out there … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Ice Rink Now Open

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

Announcement from OUR 3 Bridges Neighbourhood Group: Hi Everyone, This announcement is a little tardy but for those who haven’t been down to Water Street in awhile, the rinks are open! There are 2 rinks this year, an enlarged main … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Trees…

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

Our urban forest is a major municipal asset. Cities spend a lot of time, money and resources maintaining “grey” infrastructure, but not enough on “green” infrastructure. Green infrastructure is linked to quality of life, recreation, air quality, urban cooling, carbon … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Development, Environment, Parks and Natural Spaces | 7 Comments