COG_Downtown_Bro_SB_.indd 1 2013-11-04 1:40 PM The community has ambitious plans for its Downtown. The Downtown Renewal Office, guided by the community’s Downtown Advisory Committee, is working on implementing these forward-thinking strategies and positioning Downtown Guelph as a vibrant city centre.

Shaping a progressive downtown guelph

A transformed Downtown offers something for everyone.

A thriving Downtown will provide more jobs and a stronger local economy.

A revitalized Downtown will support a more resilient and prosperous community.

A renewed Downtown will lead to a significant return on our community’s investment.

Public and private investment is already transforming our core. This new investment allows us to grow the value of this space for everyone and attract more businesses, jobs, and new residents. A thriving Downtown benefits all of us.

COG_Downtown_Bro_SB_.indd 2 2013-11-04 1:40 PM – and beyond 8 Complete City Hall 1• Civic Museum 2• 12 GO Transit: Kiss’n’Ride 3• 4• 5 Gummer Building 5• 16 Market Square 6• 2 POA Courts 7• 17 3 Stewart Mill Lofts 8• 4 Wyndham South Street 9• 6 Wyndham Rail Bridge 10• 7 13 1 10 9 In Progress 40 Wellington 11• 14 Baker Street 12• 5 Arthur Street South 13• Market Commons 14• York/Wyndham Townhouses 15• Riverhouse Condominiums 16• 150 Wellington Street East 17•

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11 From Downtown Secondary Plan March 2010 Workshop.

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Walk through expanded, Experience authentic original Stroll a Downtown full of rejuvenated and accessible creations by local artists. character and history. public spaces.

Attendance at Community fundraising Residents within For every City $1, the private sector Market Square Market Square for skating rink and a 20-minute walk contributed $2.30 totalling over support from Federal events: 13,605 interactive water feature: of Downtown: $2.4M of construction value in and Provincial funds: $1.1 million 24,600 facade improvements $1 million

Strategies and programs revitalizing Downtown Prosperity 2020 Downtown Secondary Plan Defines how to sustain and enhance Guelph as a competitive and prosperous Guides Downtown development to ensure a distinct and vital urban centre location for private and public sector investment. Downtown Renewal is one comprised of beautiful buildings and public spaces, and surrounded by of six strategic directions identified for urgent action and investment. neighbourhoods where people live, work, shop, dine, play and celebrate. Guelph.ca/prosperity Guelph.ca/downtownplan

COG_Downtown_Bro_SB_.indd 4 2013-11-04 1:40 PM Go anywhere you like from See historic Downtown Visit diverse and unique shops Downtown Guelph. properties revitalized. and services all in one place.

Riverhouse Condominiums GO Train boarded The Granary restored New Guelph Central is the first residential moved 7 million 50,000 riders with 14,000 sq. ft. Station hosts VIA, condo project in the central boardings in 2012 – since commencing of new GO, Greyhound and business district the most ever collaborative space Guelph Transit

Parking Master Plan Community Improvement Plan Aims to improve existing and future parking needs in Downtown, identifying Recommends programs for the revitalization and investment in the alternatives and supplemental opportunities. Downtown through direct public sector support in partnership with Guelph.ca/parkingreview the private sector. Guelph.ca/downtownbusiness

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Interact with visitors and tourists Visit vibrant community Enjoy a neighbourhood of to experience our Downtown spaces that attract creative and residences, businesses, through their eyes. social citizens. and green spaces.

Annual attendance Yearly attendance Number of new Number of Visits to the at Downtown at Guelph restaurants added to Downtown Guelph Civic Museum since Festivals and Events: Farmers’ Market: Downtown workers: opening its new space: 302,685 200,000 since 2011: 11 6,000 28,245 (61% increase)

Strategies and programs revitalizing Downtown

Downtown Guelph Strategic Assessment (in development) Public Art Master Plan (in development) Provides guidance and strategies to boost Downtown and analyzes potential Identifies and prioritizes potential sites and opportunities for new redevelopment opportunities. public art projects within the city.

COG_Downtown_Bro_SB_.indd 6 2013-11-04 1:40 PM Enjoy a variety of entertainment Live Downtown with dining Enjoy a vibrant core with events for you and your family. options at your doorstep. something for everyone.

Historic Gummer Building New summer market Number of New restaurant patio 2010-2012 private reopened with over 60,000 opened on Wednesdays St. George’s Square overlooking the sector investment in sq. ft. of new office, retail in 2013 with over events: +50 square opened the Downtown: and residential space 15 vendors in 2013 $85M

Placemaking Strategy Downtown Investment Grants Connects the community’s and local businesses’ vision for Downtown Grants for façade, study and renovation projects to encourage parks, squares and streets in order to achieve public spaces that are development, reduce contaminated sites, maintain more heritage buildings, engaging, practical and well-designed. and renew Downtown. Guelph.ca/placemaking Guelph.ca/downtownbusiness

COG_Downtown_Bro_SB_.indd 7 2013-11-04 1:40 PM A thriving Downtown benefits all of us! The opportunity – Downtown Guelph – is here.

It’s ours to take.

Stay involved!

Visit Guelph.ca/downtownnow to sign up for eblast updates or to find out more about upcoming meetings, projects and strategies.

Downtown Renewal 1 Carden Street Guelph, N1H 3A1 t 519-822-1260 x 2475 e [email protected] Guelph.ca/downtownnow

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