Overview
The Baker District is a unique mixed-use brownfield redevelopment project being undertaken in partnership with the City of Guelph to help revitalize the City’s historic downtown centre. The development will deliver a new central library, two urban squares, retail space and approximately 300 residential units, including affordable housing.
OPL Highlights
Zero Carbon Energy
Baker District is key to achieving the City of Guelph’s goal of becoming a net zero carbon city by 2050. Targets include reducing embodied carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and passively reducing building cooling and heat loss.
Local and Sustainable Food
Local and sustainable food is a priority principle, as it aligns with the City’s Smart City goal to create Canada’s first circular food economy. The project will leverage the resources and energy from Guelph’s dynamic food community to make the Baker District a hub for urban agriculture and food responsibility.
Travel and Transport
Strategically located downtown and within walking distance of the GO/VIA station, Baker District will support many of the city’s transportation goals, including promoting active transportation, encouraging the use of public transit, reducing traffic congestion and providing parking infrastructure adapted to the future growth in electric vehicles.
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