Category Archives: Community engagement

The City of Guelph is developing a new Water and Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy and Bylaw that will guide how water supply and wastewater treatment capacity is allocated to new housing and business as well as introduce timelines for when unused allocations may be revoked, ensuring that our resources are used efficiently and fairly. By providing your feedback, you can help shape a policy that works for developers, landowners, and residents alike. Take the survey between May 26 and June 25 by visiting Have Your Say. Background The development of a new policy and bylaw align with updates to the Municipal Act through Bill 185, which encourages the formation of municipal allocation bylaws and a “Use it or Lose it” allocation approach to development. Primarily, this policy will impact new… Continue reading Help Shape Guelph’s Water and Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy

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Guelph, Ont., April 23, 2025 – We’re hosting another public open house at City Hall for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP)! This open house will focus on the design of Wyndham Street North and the preferred concept for St. George’s Square. We’ll have display boards and activities for you to look at and provide feedback on. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and provide insights. When: Thursday, May 1 6 to 8 p.m. Where: City Hall galleria 1 Carden Street, Guelph Can’t be there in person? Join us virtually! From April 29 to May 29, you can get more information and provide feedback at haveyoursay.guelph.ca/downtown-renewal. For more information Reg Russwurm, Manager, Design and Construction Engineering and Transportation Services City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 2765… Continue reading Downtown transformation: Have your say on the design of Wyndham Street North and St. George’s Square

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We’re getting ready to turn the space at 249 Ambrous Crescent into a neighbourhood park and want the community’s input. Share your vision for the park by April 6! Continue reading Help plan a new park in the Kortright East neighbourhood

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Guelph, Ont., March 4, 2025  –  The City of Guelph is pleased to announce Shanna O’Dwyer as General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. When asked about the role Shanna replied, “I am honoured to accept the role of General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. I moved to Guelph for my undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph, and I have lived and worked here ever since. I love our city, and I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with the dedicated group of public servants and elected officials who serve Guelph. Together, we can achieve great things as we seek to meet the evolving needs of our community.” Shanna holds several credentials including a CPA designation… Continue reading City of Guelph appoints new general manager of finance

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Accessibility Alternative accessible formats are available by contacting [email protected] or TTY 519-826-9771 Subject lands Stone Road and Edinburgh Road modified Strategic Growth Area (SGA) (See Key Map-1 below). Open house: When: January 14, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. How to attend: This is a virtual statutory public open house. Public meeting: This is statutory public meeting at a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street Guelph. When: January 21, 2025, 4 p.m. Purpose and effect of the proposed amendment and by-law The purpose of this public meeting and open house is to share information and consider public comments regarding the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS). These comments will be… Continue reading Notice of Open House and Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit By-law

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We want your input as we prepare final designs for three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park. Continue reading Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025

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Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Subject lands The City of Guelph in its entirety. Public meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2024 This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph. Purpose of the report To present the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan for public feedback and to be received by Council. Additional information Information about the project can be found on haveyoursay.guelph.ca/affordable-housing-cip. Documents relating to the proposed Community Improvement Plan and financial incentives for affordable housing projects will be available at guelph.ca/agenda on October 31, 2024. For more information, please contact: Christine Chapman, Manager Economic Development Economic Development & Tourism 519-822-1260 ext. 2823 TTY 519-826-9771 [email protected] How to… Continue reading Notice of public meeting: Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan

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Guelph, Ont., October 9, 2024 – Yesterday, we presented our Draft Housing Affordability Strategy to City Council.  We’re now ready to take this draft to the public and collect community feedback before taking the next steps in finalizing the Housing Affordability Strategy for Guelph. What is the Housing Affordability Strategy? The purpose of this strategy is to determine actions that we can take to address private-market housing gaps both in the short and long term. While the City has the most influence on private-market housing, we’ve been taking a highly collaborative approach for this work so we can support unlocking more housing opportunities across the board. Upcoming engagement events We’ll be hosting a series of in-person and virtual engagement events throughout October to talk about… Continue reading Have thoughts about housing affordability? Let us know!

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Guelph, Ont., ​August 29, 2024​ – On September 13, the City of Guelph will host a virtual open house about developing Guelph’s Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFA) policy.  MSFAs, also known as front-ending agreements, allow municipalities to work with developers to build infrastructure, like water and wastewater services, to support housing and business development.   Reaching Guelph’s housing targets requires a coordinated effort. The City’s budget and resources are limited. With these agreements, developers can move projects forward, ahead of when the City’s fiscal capacity would allow, by funding and building the needed infrastructure, which is then repaid by the City as housing development occurs.  We want to connect with developers, homebuilders and others in the sector, as well as members of the Guelph community.   Municipal… Continue reading Share your input on the development of a Municipal Service and Financing Agreements policy

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Guelph, Ont., August 26, 2024 – On September 5, the City of Guelph will host two information sessions to share information about the development of Guelph’s affordable housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The proposed program will provide financial incentives for developers and homebuilders to rehabilitate the city’s existing housing supply into affordable purpose-built rentals and new affordable rental and ownership units. We want to connect with developers, homebuilders and others in the sector, as well as members of the Guelph community. Guelph’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan information sessions Date: Thursday, September 5 Time: Drop-in style, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Where: Marg Mackinnon Community Room, City Hall During the information sessions, staff will: Provide an overview of community improvement plans, how they work, and… Continue reading Learn more about Guelph’s development of an affordable housing Community Improvement Plan

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