Traffic lights, speed cameras, strong mayor powers and more made headlines in Guelph this week
Vacant Edinburgh Road residential lands on the market for $15 million
Four acres of land at 265 Edinburgh Rd. N. were set to be home of two seven-storey apartment buildings after 2022 council approval, but are still vacant and waiting for a new owner. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Strong mayor powers used to expedite redevelopment project
Mayor Cam Guthrie ordered city staff to prepare zoning and official plan amendments for council’s consideration to turn a fire-damaged structure on Waterloo Avenue into a four-storey, mixed-use building. It marks the first time Guthrie has applied his strong mayor powers directly to a housing project. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Guelph business calling on city to reinstall temporary Victoria Road traffic lights
When the temporary traffic lights were installed on Victoria Road during the York Road construction. Now that construction is complete and they’ve been removed, some community members are arguing they increased safety and should become permanent. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Company looking to build student housing takes tax decision to land tribunal
The private company behind a student housing project on Scottsdale Drive is arguing it was an error for the city to collect $15.5 million in development charges for the project. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Guelph inmate’s 2017 death sparks calls for change at Maplehurst
Naloxone training, better access for primary care providers, and drug testing are among the 23 recommendations for Maplehurst after an inquest into the deaths of seven inmates, including one who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2017. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Residents of Fergus street say speed camera fall-out is creating huge issues
Millburn Street residents believe nearby speed cameras have diverted traffic to their street, creating new safety concerns. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Mobile ramps for businesses being proposed to increase local accessibility
A Guelph councillor plans to propose a three-year pilot project to make mobile ramps available for local businesses and others to increase accessibility. READ FULL STORY HERE.
