Tag: Baker District Redevelopment

Feds Announce Funds to Help with Sustainability on Baker Project

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There’s been a lot of talk about the Baker District Redevelopment, what we want it to say about our community, and whether or not we’re going to get any government funds to help make it happen. Today, Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield and others took part in and announcement that covers all those bases as the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is teaming up to support 125 new initiatives across Canada amounting with nearly $10 million in funds. Continue reading “Feds Announce Funds to Help with Sustainability on Baker Project” →

City Looking for Feedback on New Community Buses and Latest Baker Update

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The City of Guelph sometimes needs your help, and these are two of those occasions. If you’ve got thoughts about transit or Baker Street, then this is your chance to contribute. Continue reading “City Looking for Feedback on New Community Buses and Latest Baker Update” →

FLASHBACK: The Last Stand of a Family Thrift Store

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There are many people invested in the Baker Street redevelopment, a plan to revitalize what’s presently an underutilized section of the downtown core. A new main branch of the Guelph Public Library will be there, along with new commercial and residential opportunities, but if it’s seemed a long time in waiting for these changes, you’re right. Continue reading “FLASHBACK: The Last Stand of a Family Thrift Store” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the January 28 Meeting?

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The final regular council meeting of the month will be a jam-packed affair with the final decision on two major development projects, and the final decision on the Parkland Dedication Bylaw. This might be a long one… Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the January 28 Meeting?” →

Guelph Politico’s Top 10 News Stories of 2018!

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December means end of the year lists, and when you’re a Guelph news site, that means taking account of the last 12 months worth of stories and deciding which were the 10 most compelling. Here’s the year in news according the finest mind of Guelph Politico! Continue reading “Guelph Politico’s Top 10 News Stories of 2018!” →

Public Invited to Open House to See the Baker District Plans (So Far…)

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There’s a lot of big interested in the redevelopment of Baker Street, mostly because that’s where the big new main branch of the Guelph Public Library is going. Well, mark your calendars for a fortnight from now because the City, and its chosen developer, want to show you what they’ve done so far, and get your feedback. Continue reading “Public Invited to Open House to See the Baker District Plans (So Far…)” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for July 16, 2018

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The next phase of the Baker District redevelopment will be presented and debated at this special session of city council. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow the tweets below. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for July 16, 2018” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the July 16 Meeting?

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If was about one year ago that council decided it was full speed ahead on Baker Street redevelopment, and over half-a-year since council approved a business plan for the a new main library. The next phase of both these actions happens Monday in a special meeting of city council. Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the July 16 Meeting?” →