Entries from July 2009

July 31, 2009

Goldie Mill Parking Lot Construction Notice

GYMC-Final Public Notice

July 31, 2009

Goldie Mill Parking Lot Construction

I am writing to share neighbourhood concerns regarding this project.
The primary focus for this historical site should be the preservation of the natural elements of this park, not on utilitarian requirements. Removing green space and mature trees for the sake of additional parking for a tenant does not seem to honour the spirit of [...]

July 31, 2009

Support for Business Park

As calls for people to flood your phone and e-mails by protesters of Hanlon Creek are streaming around the city, allow me the opportunity to say that I agree with your decisions with this land and the compromises already made over the years.
I have often protested developments over the years I have lived in Guelph [...]

July 31, 2009

More on Bridge design in Guelph

Prior to 2001, the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code was the
governing code for Ontario bridge designers. The barrier choices were limited by the types of barriers tested and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. In 2001, a Federal bridge design code was published, replacing the Provincial codes.

July 31, 2009

Goldie Mill Heritage Park

I guess you are aware of the city’s plan to remove 9 -11 trees from the Goldie Mill/ GYMC areas. The original document mailed to use showed only 9 trees marked for removal. Of those nine trees, I have determined that approximately 7 of them would be classified as having mature status.