Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca As the seasons shift and the village blooms with new energy, I’m excited to see you all at the Gathering on the Green. Whether you’re strolling through a local park, chatting with a shopkeeper, or discovering a new hidden gem, there’s always something special happening right here in Wortley. I’ve included a few City Hall items I wanted on your radar as well. Urban Growth Boundary
Thames Park – Design Engagement Resident feedback will help inform the proposed three design options for park improvements. A feedback form can be com- pleted on the project’s web page: getinvolved.london.ca. Thames Park Construction is currently planned for 2026 after design and The land at 96 Ridout Street South, owned by Tricar, will be moving forward with construction this year. Expect to see a 18-storey residential building, with the first three floors looking like townhouses. Ontario Renovates This program provides financial assistance to low to moderate- income households, with a focus on seniors aged 60 or older and individuals with disabilities. Administered by the City of London Municipal Housing and Industrial Development, the program extends support to homeowners and landlord/tenant rental units in London and Middlesex County. engagement are completed. Development on Ridout Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. We encourage you to apply early to secure your chance for financial assistance. Find out more at london.ca/living-london/building-renovating/ontario-renovates. Take care, Skylar
London is set to expand its urban growth boundary by 1,476 hec- tares for community use (and an- other 88 hectares for industrial needs). This is essentially three areas the size of Byron being added into the urban growth boundary. I have been sharing concerns throughout this process at Council
regarding protecting agricultural land and the high cost of urban sprawl. While we need to continue providing housing to the community, growing inwards and upwards is the better option, financially, environmentally and socially. You can provide your input on the proposed expansion area (see in pink in map) by emailing pec@london.ca before June 19th at 9 am to share thoughts or con- cerns. Read more at getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-review.
See you at Gathering on the Green June 7
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