Every voice matters

April 2019

The City embarked on a year-long citizen engagement and listening process. Community members were invited to provide input at a variety of events and in diverse ways—surveys, focus groups, casual discussions, targeted workshops and on social media.

Guelph as a village of 100 people

April 2019

This easy-to-digest summary document captures key data points from sources across the community. It shows you what Guelph looks like as a village of 100 people so that our conversations can be based on key demographics and trends.

Scan of Strategic Plans

March 2019

This process has included identifying and understanding existing goals and priorities across the community so that the Community Plan can reflect and build on what is already happening and clearly identify where the city can go next.

Community Plan Household Telephone Survey Findings

April 2019

A telephone survey of 600 Guelph residents found that community cares about the environment and the well-being of each other, and that there is still work for us to do. View a geographic map or the open data set.

Economic sector workshop summary

November 5, 2018

A Community Plan workshop with local business leaders to gain their perspective of business and the economy in Guelph.

2^nd Business sector workshop summary

January 29, 2019

A Community Plan workshop with local business leaders to gain their perspective of business and the economic sector in Guelph.

Environment sector workshop summary

December 6, 2018

A Community Plan workshop with local environmentalist groups and leaders to gain their perspective on the importance of preserving and including the environment in the development of Guelph’s Community Plan.

Social, health and education sector workshop summary

November 23, 2018

A Community Plan workshop with leaders and community builders from social, health and education sectors to gain their perspective on the role their sectors will play in developing Guelph’s future.

Arts and culture sector workshop summary

December 18, 2018

A Community Plan workshop with community builders and local arts and culture leaders to gain their perspective on the importance and value of including arts and culture priorities in the development of Guelph’s Community Plan.

Cards for Community

December 6, 2018

A Community Plan workshop with local environmentalist groups and leaders to gain their perspective on the importance of preserving and including the environment in the development of Guelph’s Community Plan.

Community Safety and Well-being Plan

Guelph’s plan focuses on preventing and reducing the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and building resilience; ending chronic homelessness; and creating the conditions for mental well-being for those with problematic substance use. This plan is guided by the need for equity, inclusion, and the elimination of systemic racism in our community.