Plans and strategies
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City takes big steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph
Vacant home tax, rental renovation bylaw and expanded use of City-owned land for affordable housing coming soon Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2025 – The City is taking proactive steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph. Last night, Council approved work on three major initiatives that will help more people keep or find housing:…
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Help update the City of Guelph’s Parkland Dedication Bylaw and craft a Parkland Acquisition Strategy
Working to make sure we have park space for a growing Guelph Guelph, Ont., November 5, 2025 – We need community input as we work to update our Parkland Dedication Bylaw and create a Parkland Acquisition Strategy. Follow along and participate through Have Your Say as we prepare to present both for Council consideration in 2027.…
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City’s work to improve housing affordability earns prestigious PlanON award
Guelph, Ont., September 22, 2025 – Two City of Guelph planning initiatives aimed at improving housing affordability have earned the 2025 PlanON Vision Award of Excellence from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). The award was presented to staff from the City of Guelph and Dillon Consulting Limited at the PlanON Awards event on Thursday,…
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City report outlines opportunities to shape Guelph Innovation District for future growth
Council direction to guide parks, jobs and heritage in city’s growing east end, while supporting new homes Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2025 – Guelph City Council is considering a proposed plan for the Guelph Innovation District — a major development that will shape how the city grows over the next 50 years. The City of…
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Guelph delivered in 2024 — Big wins in housing, transit, and more
6,056 short-term housing units now available. 7.9 million transit rides. $60.9 million in grant funding secured. See how bold action is building a better city for everyone. Guelph, Ont., July 17, 2025 – The City of Guelph has released its 2024 Progress Report offering a clear and comprehensive look at how the City is advancing the…
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Open house for The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan
Help shape the One Water Plan You’re invited to an open house for the development of the City’s integrated water management strategy, called The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan. Please join us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Marg Mackinnon Room at City Hall. Come learn about…
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Help shape Guelph’s water conservation strategy
Guelph, Ont., December 19, 2024 – The City of Guelph is developing its first integrated water management strategy, called The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan. The City of Guelph is known for its commitment to sustainable water management through the operation of three municipal services: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These municipal services are important for…
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City of Guelph approves new strategy to make homes more affordable, deliver diverse housing options
Housing Affordability Strategy will guide the City’s actions to improve housing affordability over the next decade Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Yesterday, City Council approved a new strategy to increase homes that are affordable in Guelph over the next decade. The Housing Affordability Strategy outlines 30 actions the City can take to improve housing…
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Please drop in and join us! Let’s talk about housing affordability in Guelph
Guelph, Ont., May 30, 2024 – On June 13, please drop in and join the City of Guelph at one of two in-person, open houses to discuss the creation of our city’s housing affordability strategy. Housing affordability strategy open house Thursday, June 13Drop-in-style: 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.Royal City Mission: 50 Quebec St, Guelph We…
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Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan
Guelph, Ont., March 14, 2024 – The City has worked over multiple years with several interested parties to bring the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan from concept to reality. In May 2022, Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 79 (OPA 79) for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. On Friday, February 16, 2024, following negotiations and Tribunal-led mediation, an…
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Strategic Advisory Group advocates for extension of daytime services at Royal City Mission; plans for what’s needed next
Guelph, ON, December 8, 2022: The Council-endorsed Strategic Advisory Group on downtown Guelph, a subcommittee of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness and Community Safety, has supported a request to Guelph City Council for an extension of daytime services for people in need at the Royal City Mission. There is a gap in daytime space available between…