NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have announced the City of Guelph is receiving $349,550 from the Green Municipal Fund to support the completion of studies related to the Baker District redevelopment and the Our Food Future initiative. The Green Municipal Fund is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.
With $174,550, the City and Windmill Development Group will conduct a study later this summer to determine the feasibility of constructing a net-zero energy library within the zero-carbon Baker District, a new and unique mixed-use development in downtown Guelph. This landmark city-building initiative will incorporate best practices in environmental design and provide affordable housing for a range of household types and incomes.
The remaining $175,000 is being awarded to Our Food Future to support the second phase of a comprehensive Food Waste Flow Study in Guelph-Wellington. The study measures avoidable and unavoidable food waste in the region to best determine where investments, resources and education should be directed to reduce food waste “hotspots” and greenhouse gas emissions. Our Food Future will be releasing an update on this study later today.
“These two studies will help Guelph advance two key projects: the Baker District redevelopment and the Our Food Future circular food economy initiative. Environmental sustainability is at the heart of both projects, and this funding will help us raise the bar in creating a sustainable future for Guelph. On behalf of City Council, I want to thank the Government of Canada and FCM for their investment,” said Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.
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