development
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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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City of Guelph takes bold step to bring housing to market faster with front-ending agreements
Guelph, Ont., August 26, 2025 – The City will pilot the use of Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFAs) — also called ”front-ending agreements” — as part of its efforts to help speed up housing development in Guelph. “We need more housing in Guelph, faster — and we need innovative solutions to make this happen,”…
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City of Guelph takes steps to advance property development in Southgate Business Park
Guelph, Ont., January 14, 2025 – Today, Council took an important step towards advancing the Southgate Business Park, which will allow more businesses to invest in Guelph and bring hundreds of jobs to the city. The property at 384 Crawley Road, designated for industrial use, requires substantial tree removals to support future development. Council met…
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Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23
Guelph, Ont., November 22, 2022 – At a special meeting today, Council received an update and heard from delegates about anticipated impacts associated with Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, and Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act. In response, Council approved staff’s requests to immediately fund an increase in staff, as well as…