City building
City building is about supporting housing growth in Guelph, while investing in City infrastructure and programming to enable growth, expand opportunities for improving transportation, celebrate culture, and attract people to city parks and recreational services.
View our most recent progress on the strategic initiatives (SIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) that make up the Future Guelph Strategic Plan. Our strategic initiatives each have an overall status based on the status of their scope, schedule, and budget. Under the strategic initiatives there are several key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure progress towards the overall goals.
Strategic Initiatives (SIs) Legend:
Green – On Track
Yellow – At Risk
Red – Off Track
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Legend:
Green – Met Target
Yellow – Near Target
Red – Did Not Meet Target
6. Improve Housing Supply
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
7. Grow And Care For Our Community Spaces And Places
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
8. Make It Easier To Get Around
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
2025 highlights
City awarded $11M from the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
In 2025, the City received $11 million in provincial funding through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. This investment supports efforts to meet growing community needs and improve the quality and accessibility of recreation programs. Of this funding, $10 million has been allocated to the South End Community Centre, which is expected to open…
New pedestrian bridge improves connectivity
In 2025, the City opened a new accessible pedestrian bridge connecting Emma Street and Earl Street. The bridge provides a key walking and cycling link across the Speed River for nearby neighbourhoods and the broader community. It also supports our commitment to making it easy to get around Guelph. The new connection improves access to…
Supporting new housing supply in Guelph
Over the past two years, changes to City policies and processes have enabled more than 22,900 potential new homes in Guelph. In 2025, the City continued to update policies, introduce new grants and financing tools, and invest in infrastructure to support additional housing. Key actions include: Allowing taller buildings in key growth areas through the…