We’re removing snow from the downtown area overnight on January 20 and 24 from 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. Continue reading Snow removal for downtown Guelph starts January 20
Category Archives: Parking
Snow removal for downtown Guelph starts January 20
January 20, 2022Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: work on hold until spring
January 18, 2022Excavation work at the Baker Street parking lot is on hold for the rest of winter and will resume in April. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: work on hold until spring
Residential plow out scheduled for Guelph January 17
January 16, 2022A residential plow out is scheduled and will continue until all roads and sidewalks are plowed. Continue reading Residential plow out scheduled for Guelph January 17
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: January 4 update
January 4, 2022Update on the progress of the archeological excavation at the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: January 4 update
Some City rates and fees changing January 1
December 22, 2021Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: December 14 update
December 14, 2021To date, 37 distinct discoveries of human remains (bone fragments) and 83 grave shafts have been unearthed. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: December 14 update
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 30 update
November 30, 2021The City and archaeological consultant, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) are excavating the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots for the required archeological clearance of the Baker District redevelopment site. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 30 update
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 16 update
November 16, 2021To date, 63 grave shafts have been identified and 26 distinct discoveries of human remains (bone fragments) have been unearthed. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 16 update
Overnight on-street parking restrictions begin December 1
November 8, 2021Starting December 1, the overnight on-street parking restrictions resume until April 1. Continue reading Overnight on-street parking restrictions begin December 1
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 2 update
November 2, 2021The City and archaeological consultant, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) are excavating the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots for the required archeological clearance of the Baker District redevelopment site. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 2 update
Expect traffic delays in downtown Guelph after Saturday night’s hockey game
October 30, 2021Expect some traffic delays in downtown Guelph November 1 and 2
October 26, 2021As the patio season comes to an end, downtown businesses will be dismantling and removing patio equipment on November 1 and 2. Continue reading Expect some traffic delays in downtown Guelph November 1 and 2
City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
October 22, 2021A City of Guelph report heading to Council in November recommends a trailer parking exemption program that would allow short-term parking of recreational trailers in residential driveways. Continue reading City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
Exploring parking improvements for downtown Guelph
October 15, 2021Starting in 2022, we’ll be studying the parking environment in downtown Guelph as we look to update the Downtown Parking Master Plan, including looking at the ways in which parking is and can be funded. Continue reading Exploring parking improvements for downtown Guelph
Baker and Wyndham parking lots close October 1
September 14, 2021The Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots are closing permanently on October 1 for the Baker District redevelopment, a vibrant district nestled in Guelph’s historic core that will create a renewed area of activity, commerce and civic space for the local community and city. Continue reading Baker and Wyndham parking lots close October 1
Part of Macdonell Street parking lot closed for traffic island installation starting September 7
August 24, 2021Have your say on trailer parking in residential neighbourhoods
July 22, 2021The City is reviewing how trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs), detachable trailers and utility trailers park in residential neighbourhoods to balance the need for parking while considering community safety. Continue reading Have your say on trailer parking in residential neighbourhoods
Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment
July 21, 2021Elizabeth Street parking lot closes permanently June 30
May 20, 2021The City of Guelph is closing the Elizabeth Street parking lot permanently on June 30, 2021. Continue reading Elizabeth Street parking lot closes permanently June 30
Guelph launches pilot for on-street parking payments on Delhi Street
May 17, 2021$40 annual fee for bike parking at Market Parkade starts February 1
January 26, 2021Starting February 1, people who bike in Guelph can buy a $40, taxes included, annual pass to park their bike in the secure bike parking room at the Market Parkade on Wilson Street. Continue reading $40 annual fee for bike parking at Market Parkade starts February 1
Guelph advances COVID-19 response
July 15, 2020Senior City staff present the fiscal, economic, community and organizational impacts of the COVID-19, and the City’s ongoing plans to address them. Continue reading Guelph advances COVID-19 response
City gets $100,000 from Government of Canada to add 20 public electric vehicle charging stations
June 18, 2020Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
March 15, 2020Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
Baker District archaeological and environmental investigations start mid-July
July 9, 2019City optimizing the Wilson Street parkade
July 18, 2017City makes minor changes to one of its service areas as some projects wind down and others ramp up
March 14, 2017The adjustments allow for the creation of a new position to focus on downtown renewal—namely, real estate transactions in the downtown core. Continue reading City makes minor changes to one of its service areas as some projects wind down and others ramp up
Wilson Street Environmental Assessment: Notice of Study Completion
March 3, 2017The City is proposing to replace the existing roadway, storm and sanitary sewers, and watermain. Continue reading Wilson Street Environmental Assessment: Notice of Study Completion
Wilson Street parkade deferred to stay on budget
January 27, 2017Province clears Baker Street site where bone fragments found in October
December 12, 2016Archaeological assessment of site where bone fragments found starts Friday
October 27, 2016Bone fragments found in section of buried tunnel under Baker Street
October 17, 2016City initiates Parking Master Plan study for Downtown Guelph
February 19, 2013Recognizing the need to develop improved plans for parking, the City of Guelph has initiated a Parking Master Plan study focusing on Downtown Guelph and surrounding areas. Continue reading City initiates Parking Master Plan study for Downtown Guelph