Hello Ward 13,
Welcome to the June 2024 newsletter with news and events from Ward 13.
As we step into June, the sun is shining brightly, bringing with it the warmth of summer. With temperatures rising, it’s crucial to stay sun safe. Remember to wear protective sunscreen and clothing, stay hydrated, and take cooling breaks as needed to ensure your outdoor activities are both enjoyable and safe. Three of our city’s pools are open early, providing a perfect spot for families to cool off.
We have some exciting renewal infrastructure work being carried out and it will prepare for the new downtown developments coming our way. This will ensure our community is equipped to handle future growth and provide improved services to all residents.
We’ve seen our first successful office-to-residential conversion begin at Dundas and Richmond. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to revitalize downtown and provide more housing options.
Additionally, we’re expecting the release of our encampment strategy and updates to the pathways to housing for our unhoused as part of the whole community system response on June 18th. This strategy will play a crucial role in addressing homelessness in our city.
In other news, the Soho Neighbourhood Association is being reignited, and residents of the neighbourhood are requested to attend the first meeting on June 7th. Your participation is vital in shaping the future of our community.
I also have a town hall scheduled for June 20th, where we’ll discuss various issues and initiatives impacting our ward.
Lastly, let’s come together to support our London Knights as they play in the Memorial Cup tonight. Please cheer our Knights on and show your community spirit!
For more information on newsletters, ward meetings, current city initiatives, and other resources, please visit my website at www.davidferreira.ca.
Happy June!
Warm regards,
David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
519-661-2489 ext. 4013 | dferreira@london.ca
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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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Construction Update: Cavendish Crescent Construction Project
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UPDATE: After careful consideration, the City has been determined that five additional trees are required for removal due to size of the equipment necessary to install the project’s new large sanitary sewer pipes.
About this project
The City of London is planning a construction project to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle and to reroute municipal underground infrastructure to accommodate the future reconstruction of the West London Dyke.
This project includes:
- Water-main replacement
- Water service replacement to property line
- Sanitary sewer replacement and rerouting of trunk sanitary sewer
- Storm sewer replacement
- Partial replacement of existing private drain connections (PDC)
- Tree removals
- Sidewalk replacement
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement
- New asphalt road surface
These pipes are replacing infrastructure that has reached the end of its life cycle and need to be installed at significant depths.
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| Enwave – London District Energy, will be decommissioning low pressure steam-line May 31, 2025 |
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| Enwave, owner of London District Energy has determined that portions of the steam system have become unreliable and has made the decision to decommission parts of the steam network affecting 17 properties as of May 31, 2025. |
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Thursday, June 6, 2024, marks three years since the horrific and devastating act of terrorism that took the lives of four members of Our London Family.
In commemoration of their memory, and to support the community in its journey to heal, members of the London Muslim community are hosting several events open to all members of the public.
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| June: National Indigenous History Month in Canada |
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| June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. |
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| June is also Pride month here in London! Join me in celebrating the LGBTQIA2+ community here in the Forest City! |
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| Three of London’s outdoor pools opening early for weekends only |
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| The City of London is excited to announce that three of its outdoor pools are opening for weekends only in the month of June. |
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NOTICE OF PLANNING APPLICATION & PUBLIC MEETING: 267 York Street
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File: OZ-9736
Application type: Notice of Planning Application and Zoning By-Law Amendment:
Applicant: Citi Plaza London Inc.
Location: 267 York St
For inquiries, please contact: Catherine Maton, Planning & Development at cmaton@london.ca
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City of London approves first application to new Office-to-Residential CIP Incentive Program
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June 7th – SoHo Neighbourhood Association Meeting!
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| Want to get involved in your community? Register and sign up to be a Board member of the SoHo Neighbourhood Association ahead of the June 7th meeting at 5:30 p.m., being held at 260 Colbourne St, London. |
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June 20th – Ward 13 Townhall Meeting
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- Date: Thursday, June 20
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: Central Library – Lawson Foundation Room, Citi Plaza, 251 Dundas St
- We’d like to indicate that parking is free for 2hrs with validation at the Library
- Agenda topics:
- Health & Homelessness
- Police Operations/Traffic Enforcement
- Construction & Infrastructure
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Proposed plan for pathways from encampments to housing
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Whole of Community System Response for pathways from encampments to housing:
A key component of the proposed plan is transformational outreach, in which case management is provided to individuals living with complex needs.
This type of outreach works to help the highest acuity individuals access services and navigate the larger system within London, allowing them to move out of encampments and into shelters, hubs, or highly supportive housing.
These intentional interactions can include: problem-solving barriers to housing, securing identification, navigating income supports, mediating past conflicts with family/friends in the hopes of reunification, connecting people into city-wide programs and services effectively, and advocating within health and justice systems.
Londoners are invited to ask questions, provide comments, and speak with representatives from the City of London and partner organizations.
A final encampment strategy and implementation plan is expected to be presented to Council at the June 18th meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
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| The 28th annual London Cares Curb Hunger Campaign begins |
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The London Cares Curb Hunger campaign, in partnership with the London Food Bank, to collect food for individuals and families in need are requesting Londoners, if they can, to donate fresh food, non-perishable food, or make a financial donation during the summer months – a traditionally slower period for donations.
The London Cares Curb Hunger campaign is the longest running partnership of its kind in Canada. In 2023, residents, businesses, and community partners participated in another successful Campaign to support the London Food Bank, collecting a total equivalent of 86,880 pounds of food, with even more fresh produce grown through the Campaign’s Grow-a-Row and Adopt a Plot.
How you can participate:
Between Now and June 8 Londoners can help in the following ways:
- Fresh Food Donations
- Both fresh and non-perishable foods continue to be accepted at the Food Bank, located at 926 Leathorne Street.
- Non-Perishable Food Donations
- Non-perishable food donations can be left at your local fire hall or at participating grocery stores. Store locations can be found at londonfoodbank.ca/donate-food.
- Financial Donations
- Online donations at www.londonfoodbank.ca are the quickest way to help the London Food Bank acquire fresh food. Financial donations give the Food Bank the necessary resources to help reach London’s most vulnerable, including individuals and families living unsheltered.
- Plant a Row, Grow a Row
- Londoners can sign up to help Grow-a-Row for the Food Bank in their backyard or community gardens. Growing your own produce at home is a great activity for families and households, and any extra produce from your garden can be donated to the Food Bank.
- Adopt a Plot
- The London Food Bank now has on-site garden beds to grow vegetables for use in client hampers. Groups are welcome to sign up to adopt a plot of these gardens to help plant, raise, and harvest vegetables. Visit londonfoodbank.ca/adopt-a-plot for more information about this program.
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| North Talbot’s Neighbourhood Association |
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| Thank you to North Talbot’s Neighbourhood Association for the invitation to attend. |
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| London-Middlesex County Housing |
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Site tour at 85 Walnut St., of newly renovated CMHC Accessible Units by LMCH CEO Paul Chisholm and the Capital Team.
In 2021 LMCH entered into an agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to receive funding as part of their Renovation, Repair, and Renew funding program.
Between 2022 and 2027, the CMHC program will be providing funding to LMCH to complete units across all sites.
The intended outcomes from this program include increasing accessibility in common areas, retrofitting 20% of units in the selected buildings to meet accessibility requirements, and also achieving 25% energy savings and GHG reductions by December 2027.
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| I had a great time visiting the Grand Theatre and seeing the set for Million Dollar Quartet. Check out their website for their latest productions! |
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| Riverview Public School Reunion at London Children’s Museum |
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| Riverview Public School Reunion at London Children’s Museum |
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| Micro tunneling Downtown Siphon |
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| The City of London has brought in a massive drilling machine to tunnel under Wharncliffe Road. to increase the trunk sewer size that goes between the Downtown and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant. this work is part of the Cavendish Crescent Construction Project |
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Tonight, the 2024 Memorial Cup winner will be decided in Saginaw as the London Knights will play the host Spirit.
The City of London, in partnership with the London Knights, Downtown London, and Tourism London is hosting free, live coverage of the London Knights action.Join Dundas Place tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. as the street transforms into “Knights Court” to support the team in the Memorial Cup Final game.
Cheer our Knights on!
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| Click the link below for a list of Planning Applications in Ward 13 |
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