Revised Downtown Secondary Plan Presentation

Hello

You are invited to the event outlined below. It is really important to attend this if you can. The Ward Residents’ Association with your input has really affected this version of The Downtown Secondary Plan. Hopefully by now you realize how much this does and will affect you, your life, your property and all the while still trying to keep in place components of our historical neighbourhood that make it unique. It is not over. There are elements in the DDSP that still need our attention. We cannot feel as though the job is done, it is not.

Looking forward to seeing you at this meeting.

OPEN HOUSE

The Downtown Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan

Residents and businesses are invited to provide input and share comments as the City of Guelph discusses its Downtown Secondary Plan – Envision Guelph Downtown.

Wednesday, June 15

6:30–8:30 p.m.

(Presentation at 7 p.m.)

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street

The focus of the open house will be the Downtown Secondary Plan Study and Proposed Secondary Plan. This document is available at guelph.ca/downtownplan.

The Downtown Secondary Plan –

Envision Guelph Downtown

As Guelph continues to grow, the City is planning for more homes, businesses and jobs downtown. Envision Guelph Downtown will provide a long-term vision for future development, and incorporate the goals of Ontario’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Guelph’s Community Energy Initiative, its Urban Design Action Plan and other special planning studies.

The City is seeking public input regarding the directions for guiding development within the study area over the next 20 years. The Study, including public input, will provide the basis for City staff to prepare the Official Plan Amendment to be brought forward later this year.

For more information

David de Groot

Urban Designer

Planning Services

Planning & Building, Engineering and Environment

City Hall

1 Carden Street

Guelph ON N1H 3A1

T 519-822-1260 x 2358

F 519-822-4632

E david.degroot@guelph.ca

guelph.ca/downtownplan

Guelph Transit Information Nights

Guelph Transit Information Nights
Come and learn about the new service coming soon!

Guelph Transit is making it easier and more convenient than ever to travel
using public transit. Come and learn about the new routes, service schedules
and other changes coming soon.

Information Nights are being held at various locations around the city
between 3 and 7 p.m.

Tuesday June 14

Guelph Public Library
Westminster Square Branch
100 – 31 Farley Drive

Thursday June 16 West End Recreation Centre
21 Imperial Road South

Tuesday June 21

Evergreen Seniors Centre
683 Woolwich Street

Thursday June 23 City Hall
1 Carden Street

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Hello Neighbours

Last weekend our neighbourhood was struck with a double tragedy.  Guelph Police Services provided the letter below.  If you click on the link to the pdf there will be some contact information.  Or you can call  Liz Kent at Guelph Police 519-824-1212 x 205. She will organize a group discussion or be available to you privately.

Maria

Community Letter to be emailed, May 2011

May 4, 2011
Dear Neighbors,
We realize and understand that the community has been through a very difficult time since the incident
that occurred in your neighborhood on April 30, 2011.
During times of difficulty, it can feel like there is nowhere to turn, and that finding understanding is next
to impossible. We want to extend our hand in support to all of those impacted during this traumatic event
through the services we offer here at Victim Services Wellington.  We have provided support in our
community for over 10years, offering immediate, practical and emotional support to victims of crime,
trauma and tragic circumstance.  This past year the staff and volunteers directly contacted and supported
over 1000 people of this community needing support while working through trauma or tragedy.
Please pass on our contact information to any family or friends who may be struggling with feelings
around what has happened. Please to call to get the support that is offered and needed…it takes a
community to heal.
Sincerely,
Liz Kent
Executive Director
Victim Services Wellington

April 17 2011

Hello Dear Patient Neighbours

Just a reminder about our meeting this Wednesday evening at 7pm at the ICC. 135 Ferguson St.

OUR next TWRA meeting is Wed April 20th at the Italian Canadian Club.

please say it out loud, please write it in your calendar, please say it to the person beside you, please call your neighbour and tell them:

The next TWRA meeting is Wed April 20th at the Italian Canadian Club.

135 Ferguson St. Guelph at 7pm.

We will have our membership table, if you haven’t joined yet please do $5. per household.

We are planning an exciting evening for you on  WEDNESDAY APRIL 20TH AT 7PM to acknowledge 1 year later with the TWRA.

We will have a selection of  student projects from the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo Landscape Architecture Students.  These projects cover 5 Arthur St. South, Woods 2 on Duke St. and the area between Duke and Huron St.

These projects are hypothetical designs which show a vast range of ideas and creativity.

We will also have City Staff on hand to discuss revisions to the Draft Downtown Secondary Plan.  The Ward Residents Association has made a significant impact to the Downtown Secondary Plan.  For all those who thought the City won’t listen….we invite you to come and take note.  While we know this is a process we feel that we have been very successful with this level.

 City Staff will also speak to why the tunnel at the top of Neeve had to be closed.

On WED APRIL 20TH we will also present local historian Terry Crowley.  Terry has just completed a historical booklet Ward One focussing on The Ward and will be presenting a brief lecture and discussion on the history of our neighbourhood.

If you have any questions please email us. Bring your neighbours for this action packed exciting evening with The Ward Residents Association.

February 10 2011

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