Join us for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program Tour in Guelph on April 7!

The Southwestern Ontario Section of ITE Canada would like to invite you to the Guelph’s Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program Tour happening on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Guelph, Ontario.

The City of Guelph is planning to transform and revitalize how Downtown Guelph looks, feels and functions while still preserving its unique cultural heritage, making it future-ready to support growth to 2051 and beyond. A key part of the transformation is the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP) to improve and upgrade roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, cycling facilities, and the streetscape. The overall design and construction process for DTIRP is likely to last over the next few decades.

This event will present the plans for the Infrastructure Renewal Program, including a walking tour of Downtown Guelph to discuss key design considerations including pedestrian and cycling facilities, transit connections, parking and curbside activity, and construction phasing.

The technical tour will be led by:

• Kate Berry, EIT: Project Manager, Transportation Planning Engineering and Transportation Services, City of Guelph
• Benita van Miltenburg: Project Manager, Transportation Planning, Infrastructure, Development, and Environment, City of Guelph
• Helya Oghabi: Parking and Transportation Policy Advisor, City of Guelph
• Andrew Miller, P.Eng, PMP: Project Engineer, Design and Construction Department, City of Guelph

2.5 PDH credits will be provided to all those who attend the technical tour.

Following the technical tour, take the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, students, and faculty from across Southwestern Ontario at the Royal Electric Bar & Public Eatery.  Share insights, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections over light refreshments (additional food/beverages will be available for purchase).

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Network with public and private sector professionals in the transportation industry; and
• Engage with students and faculty from local student chapters.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Arrival Time: 1:45 PM
• Walking Tour Start Time: 2:00 PM sharp
• Walking Tour End Time: 4:30 PM (approximate)
• Networking/Socializing: 4:30 – 6:00 PM (approximate)
• Location: Throughout Downtown Guelph, Ontario
• Starting Point for Tour: Flagpoles in Market Square, Southeast corner of Wilson Street and Carden Street, outside of Guelph City Hall (map)
• Post Tour Networking/Socializing Location: Royal Electric Bar & Public Eatery (map)

 Schedule:

• 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Technical Walking Tour
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking and Socializing (light refreshments provided; additional food/beverages available for purchase)

Comfortable shoes are encouraged as this walking tour will be approximately 2.6 kilometres in length.

Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. We can’t wait to see you there!

For questions or more information, please contact ITE Southwestern Ontario at southwestontario@itecanada.org.