St. George’s Park / Lambden Family Proposal

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 [...]

Lambden Family Proposed Redevelopment of St George’s Park

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. However, [...]

Silvercreek Development Ltd. Application (Lafarge)

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 [...]

People of the York Road Jail Lands

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 have [...]

Growth Management Update

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

East Guelph Accommodation Review

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 [...]

Lafarge property

Guelph Urban Forest Friends (GUFF) respectfully submits the following
comments with respect to development of the Lafarge property by Silvercreek Guelph Developments Limited. GUFF has the following concerns:
1. Tree protection zones should encompass an area three times the spread of the canopy. The EIS proposes that the large bur oak be protected 2 m past the [...]