Related Links and Articles
Stronger Public Representation
Reach out to the community FIRST
- haveyoursay.guelph.ca
- guelphtoday.com/polls/should-the-very-low-voter-turnout-in-the-provincial-election-be-a-cause-for-concern-25949
- guelph.ca/plans-and-strategies/community-engagement-framework/
- 880cities.org/resource-hub-tools/
Regularly inform residents on development projects
- guelph.ca/city-hall/planning-and-development/current-development-applications/
- guelph.ca/2022/05/proposed-development-in-your-community-2/
Advocate for Strong Fiscal Responsibility
- haveyoursay.guelph.ca
- guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/city-budget/
- guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/city-budget/2022-and-2023-city-budget/
- guelph.ca/2022/06/guelphs-credit-rating-upgraded-after-sp-global-framework-review/
Integrate New Residents into the City
- wrgrassrootsresponse.ca
- facebook.com/UkrainianChurchGuelphCommunity/
- guelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022-2026_EDT_Strategy.pdf
- httphttps://www.unhcr.ca/news/homegrown-entrepreneur-jim-estill-refugees-fresh-start-canada/
- guelph.ca/plans-and-strategies/community-plan/
- csaonline.ca
Support Healthcare Professionals, Parents and Educators
- actwow.ca/petitions/
- healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/Health_Providers
- globalnews.ca/news/8803094/ontario-funding-guelph-hospital-emergency/
- gghorg.ca/news-in-general/news-in-general-may-4/
Strategic Economic Development
Coordinate community initiatives for a vibrant South End
- dtvan.ca/what-we-do/placemaking-and-public-spaces/
- nightmarkettoronto.com
- nightitup.com
- richmondnightmarket.com/history
- http://www.fairnovember.ca
- christkindl.ca
Attract new businesses and direct existing businesses to resources
- guelphbusiness.com
- guelphchamber.com
- guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/grant-applications/annual-grant-program/
Build partnerships with co-ops and non-profit organizations for knowledge and skill sharing
- guelphtoday.com/directory/charity-and-not-for-profit
- yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/Charity+%26+Nonprofit+Organizations/Guelph+ON
Establish strong intergovernmental links to the community
- mplongfield.ca/mp-services
- mikeschreinermpp.ca/can-we-help/
- iog.ca/what-is-governance/
- amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal-101
- fcm.ca/en/focus-areas/inclusive-communities
Creative City Building and Design
Promote a clear vision for development and growth through the Official Plan
- guelph.ca/plans-and-strategies/official-plan/
- guelphtoday.com/columns/market-squared-by-adam-a-donaldson/we-need-a-new-storyline-when-it-comes-to-planning-meetings-5267429
- guelphtoday.com/columns/market-squared-by-adam-a-donaldson/the-goals-for-clair-maltby-only-get-harder-to-achieve-from-here-5391560
Actively engage neighbours and stakeholders early in the review process
- guelph.ca/city-hall/by-laws-and-policies-2/draft-by-laws/zoningreview/
- bernardvanleer.org/news/new-publication-on-how-to-engage-young-citizens-and-families-in-city-building/
Foster a culture of Responsible Stewardship of our Natural Heritage Systems
- smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/benefits-placemaking-go-beyond-urban-beautification/240971/
- grandriver.ca/en/our-watershed/natural-heritage-systems.aspx
- themeadoway.ca/project-history/
- archive.curbed.com/2016/9/22/13019420/urban-design-community-building-placemaking
Introduce a Urban Design Review Panel pilot initiative to the City of Guelph
Support City Staff and Build Internal Capacity
- ontarioplanners.ca/inspiring-knowledge/cpl
- otc.org/events/
- oala.ca/news/ce-highlights/
- oaa.on.ca/knowledge-and-resources
Address the City’s Issue with Parking Capacity
- guelphtoday.com/local-news/residents-behaving-badly-city-breaks-down-bylaw-complaints-5355764
- csaonline.ca/bus-pass
- globalnews.ca/news/8724809/affordable-guelph-transit-pass/
Ensure the new Community Benefits Charge is spent wisely
- ontario.ca/page/municipal-development-and-community-benefits-charges-and-parklands#section-0
- guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/community-benefits-charge/
- haveyoursay.guelph.ca/community-benefits-charges
- gta-homes.com/real-estate-info/community-benefits-charge/
- guelph.ca/2022/03/guelphs-exploring-new-ways-to-fund-community-services-and-facilities/