Hello Ward 13,
I hope you had a Happy Canada Day long weekend! I also hope everyone takes the opportunity to enjoy the many events happening in and around downtown this month. Whether it’s at Pride London Fest, Museum London, Harris Park, or a London Majors game, you’ve got a fantastic month of fun waiting for you in Ward 13.
July is here, and music is in the air. I love the sound and excitement of the summer music festivals and arts and cultural events that make our downtown come alive. From Sunfest to Rock the Park, Island Fest, and Carnival London, there’s something for every musical taste.
For more information on newsletters, ward meetings, current city initiatives, and other resources, please visit my website at www.davidferreira.ca.
Warm regards,
David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
519-661-2489 ext. 4013 | dferreira@london.ca
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Enjoy the 30th edition of London’s famous Sunfest 2024, presenting dozens of national and international performers this week, July 4-7 for an all free celebration with 200+ food & artisan vendors!
National Artist Trailer
International Artist Trailer
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| London Pride Festival 2024 |
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| I am looking forward to the London Pride Festival and Parade coming up this July! Check out the posters above for events details, and of course, the parade!Click here for LGBTQIA2+ resources here in London |
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| Ward Boundary Review Public Engagement Session |
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On Tuesday July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall there will be a Public Engagement Session as part of the City of London’s Ward Boundary Review process. Londoners are invited to participate in this important process by providing feedback, and attending our public engagement sessions in person or via zoom. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our city’s governance.
This review will prepare City Council to consider and discuss whether to maintain the existing ward boundaries or pursue an alternative arrangement.
Click the link for more information on London’s Ward Boundary Review
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| City of London seeking input on actions and policies for future mobility system |
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The City is seeking feedback on actions and policies that could be implemented over the next 25 years to support London’s future mobility network and access to transportation options for all Londoners. Goals: to improve walking and cycling conditions, increase use of public transit and manage congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
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| City Council Endorses Community Encampment Response Plan |
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Council has endorsed the Community Encampment Response Plan, part of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, following the previously endorsed plan for highly supportive housing.
The Community Encampment Response Plan is grounded in a human rights-based approach that supports individuals in encampments, and outlines transactional outreach and transformational case-management to support an individual’s pathway out of homelessness and into housing and indoor spaces. The Community Encampment Response Plan – Part of Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
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| Council approves next steps for new 50-unit highly supportive housing project at 46 Elmwood Place |
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Council has approved next steps for a new highly supportive housing project announced earlier this year, which will redevelop a former long-term care home located at 46 Elmwood Place into 50 new highly supportive housing units, through an innovative approach initiated by four of the city’s major developers.
Council has approved the project’s proposed funding sources as well as the proposed service provider, Indwell Community Homes (“Indwell”), meaning work on the building can start as early as this summer, aiming for completion in 2025
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| Clarence St. Closed at York St. for Construction |
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| Please note, there will also be turn restrictions in place at the Wellington and York intersection impacting both east and westbound traffic. |
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Clarence Street is closed at York Street with no access to/from York Street. Lane reductions on York Street between Clarence Street and Wellington Street will remain in place until the road is fully closed in late July 2024.
All traffic will be moved onto the south side of York Street to accommodate construction activities on the north side of the street.
The sidewalk on the south side of York Street will remain open during construction, with the north side of York Street closed for construction. Signage will be used to help guide pedestrians in the area.
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Work beginning on York Street as part of downtown sewer separation
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Construction has begun on York Street, from Clarence Street to Wellington Street to replace aging sewer infrastructure. Installation of temporary signals and lighting will be underway for approximately 1-2 weeks as crews prepare the area for construction and upcoming lane closures.
The following traffic impacts for this year:
- Closure of Clarence Street at York Street with no access to/from York Street
- Reduced lanes on York Street between Clarence Street and Wellington Street from May to July 2024
- Full closure of York Street from west of Clarence Street to Wellington Street from July to December 2024
About the Downtown Sewer Separation
As part of the Downtown Sewer Separation program, this project involves major improvements to underground municipal and private utility infrastructure. This important work is necessary to support a growing population, increase sewer capacity for new development and separate combined storm and sanitary sewers to help improve the health of the Thames River.
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Lane restrictions: Wellington Street between Horton Street East and South Street
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| Starting Tuesday, July 2, weather permitting, lane restrictions will begin on Wellington Street between Horton Street East and South Street to complete surface paving, line painting and other finishing work as part of the Wellington Gateway Phase 1 project, until approximately fall 2024.During this time, people commuting through this area are advised to expect delays, and plan ahead. Local access is being maintained to businesses and destinations within the construction zone. |
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Victoria Bridge Grand Opening
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The Victoria Bridge is nearing completion and is reopening to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. We are thrilled to have this important connection between Downtown and Old South reopened. The bridge includes improved active transportation features and connections to the Thames Valley Parkway.We will be celebrating in the morning, July 4 with music, activities, remarks and a ribbon cutting. Neighbours will be able to walk or role across the bridge, mingle, and celebrate its opening together. There will be music, activities, remarks and a ribbon cutting.The reopening of Victoria Bridge is an important milestone in improving our mobility network and an example of how London is adapting to climate change.
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Location: Victoria Bridge on Ridout Street, just south of Horton Street.
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| London Firefighters Awarded Medals of Bravery |
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At a ceremony at Queen’s Park, Toronto this evening, Her Honour the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario presented 35 London firefighters with one of Ontario’s highest honours for firefighters, the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery.
London firefighters were recognized with Medals for Firefighter Bravery for their life-saving efforts at the partial building collapse at 555 Teeple Terrace on December 11, 2020.
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Congratulations to the New SoHo Neighbourhood Association Board!
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| Big congratulations to the newly elected SoHo Neighbourhood Association Board! I am excited by the enthusiasm and sense of community our new executive holds. I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for SoHo and can’t wait to attend future events! |
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| Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the town hall. We had a packed room and our discussion sparked productive discussions on crucial topics, including construction and infrastructure projects, tips from the LPS and our progress on the whole community system response. |
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| Click the link below for a list of Planning Applications in Ward 13 |
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