Guelph Baker District
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Bone fragments found under Guelph’s Baker Street parking lot ahead of redevelopment projectThe site once served as an all-faith cemetery from 1827 to 1853, so the discovery of human remains does not come as a complete shock.CanadaOct 22, 2021
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Designs for new downtown Guelph library unveiledThe Guelph Public Library board of directors has approved the schematic design for the new main branch in the Baker District redevelopment project.EconomyOct 12, 2021
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Guelph city council to vote on new plans for Baker District redevelopmentCity staff are asking councillors to delay construction of the library in the Baker District by one year, until 2022.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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Change of plans for new library in downtown Guelph’s Baker District redevelopmentThe alternative plan for the Baker Street redevelopment would see the library move out of the base of a residential tower and into its own building.CanadaSep 10, 2020
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Guelph’s proposed $67-million library will not receive government funding: mayorCity council approved the library project and its cost in September 2019 with the hopes additional funding would come through.CanadaAug 18, 2020
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Guelph halts discussion on new library plans as projected costs growThe city said staff were surprised to learn this week that the forecasted cost is $14.4 million higher than anticipated.PoliticsJul 19, 2019
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Archaeological dig of Guelph parking lot could unearth human remainsFrom 1827 to 1853, the site of the Baker Street lot in downtown Guelph was an all-faith cemeteryCanadaJul 10, 2019
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Guelph residents invited to Baker District open houseThe City of Guelph has been hosting a number of open houses on the Baker District redevelopment plan in recent months.CanadaMay 27, 2019
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City survey seeks feedback on services, programs for new Guelph libraryGuelph's 10-year forecast suggests construction of the library in the Baker District will begin in 2021.Feb 12, 2019
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