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About the project
The City of Guelph is developing Green Development Standards (GDS) to make building projects more sustainable. These standards will include best practices, local climate adaptation needs, and input from the community. The GDS will be part of the City’s planning and approval process, applying to both new projects and redevelopments. Aligning with Guelph’s Official Plan and broader community objectives the GDS will address community greenhouse gas emissions, climate resilience, resource management and equity considerations. Through the project we will consider factors such as, development density, renewable energy, biodiversity, waste reduction and Guelph’s limited groundwater.
Community engagement
We will be consulting with Indigenous Governments and speaking with residents, businesses, and community groups to develop the standards to help us create successful, environmentally responsible urban development in Guelph.
How to participate
Online
Help us create a vision to guide the project. Attend and participate in the first virtual public engagement sessions to learn about the project, meet the project team and help us understand what is important to you as we develop the Green Development Standards.
Registerhereto join us at one of two sessions on April 24, 2025:
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Please note, the materials and opportunities for feedback will be the same at each session.
If you are not able to attend either session, please check back in to this page on April 25 where we will post the presentation and a survey for your feedback.
To keep up to date on this project please register for updates on the site using the button on the right-hand side of the page.
About the project
The City of Guelph is developing Green Development Standards (GDS) to make building projects more sustainable. These standards will include best practices, local climate adaptation needs, and input from the community. The GDS will be part of the City’s planning and approval process, applying to both new projects and redevelopments. Aligning with Guelph’s Official Plan and broader community objectives the GDS will address community greenhouse gas emissions, climate resilience, resource management and equity considerations. Through the project we will consider factors such as, development density, renewable energy, biodiversity, waste reduction and Guelph’s limited groundwater.
Community engagement
We will be consulting with Indigenous Governments and speaking with residents, businesses, and community groups to develop the standards to help us create successful, environmentally responsible urban development in Guelph.
How to participate
Online
Help us create a vision to guide the project. Attend and participate in the first virtual public engagement sessions to learn about the project, meet the project team and help us understand what is important to you as we develop the Green Development Standards.
Registerhereto join us at one of two sessions on April 24, 2025:
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Please note, the materials and opportunities for feedback will be the same at each session.
If you are not able to attend either session, please check back in to this page on April 25 where we will post the presentation and a survey for your feedback.
To keep up to date on this project please register for updates on the site using the button on the right-hand side of the page.
