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Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines

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In 2020, the Region of Waterloo's Regional Official Plan projected that Woolwich Township would reach 51,000 residents by 2051. To prepare for this growth, the Township applied for the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) in 2023 and secured funding in 2024. As a result of this funding, the Township engaged MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited (MHBC) to develop Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines, scheduled for completion in 2025.

These guidelines will shape the future of urban development in key mixed use areas such as Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Breslau. Once completed, they will provide a comprehensive framework to guide the design of mixed-use communities, ensuring they are vibrant, functional, and sustainable. The guidelines will focus on creating walkable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods that balance residential, commercial, and public spaces, and will help developers integrate best practices for urban design, green building techniques, and public amenities.

For ongoing updates and more information on the Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines, please subscribe to this page!


In 2020, the Region of Waterloo's Regional Official Plan projected that Woolwich Township would reach 51,000 residents by 2051. To prepare for this growth, the Township applied for the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) in 2023 and secured funding in 2024. As a result of this funding, the Township engaged MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited (MHBC) to develop Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines, scheduled for completion in 2025.

These guidelines will shape the future of urban development in key mixed use areas such as Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Breslau. Once completed, they will provide a comprehensive framework to guide the design of mixed-use communities, ensuring they are vibrant, functional, and sustainable. The guidelines will focus on creating walkable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods that balance residential, commercial, and public spaces, and will help developers integrate best practices for urban design, green building techniques, and public amenities.

For ongoing updates and more information on the Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines, please subscribe to this page!

  • Virtual Open House 1

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    Township of Woolwich Invites Public to Virtual Open House on Mixed-Use Urban Design Guidelines

    Event Details:

    📅 Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
    ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    📍 Location: Online (via Zoom)

    The event will include a 30-minute presentation introducing the draft vision and goals, followed by interactive polls and a Q&A session. Your participation will help shape key design objectives for Woolwich.

    How to Participate:
    Pre-registration is required. Contact April Broomer at abroomer@mhbcplan.com to register. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event.

    For additional information, please view the Open House Poster or contact April Broomer.

Page last updated: 15 Jan 2025, 10:58 AM