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  • Community Facility Partnership Interest Process Intake Now Open

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    The City of Stratford has launched the Partnership Interest Process for the proposed shared community facility at the Grand Trunk site.

    Organizations are invited to identify their interest in the facility, including how they may wish to contribute to or use the facility as planning advances. The process will help the City understand the nature of organizational interest in the facility, determine whether any organizations should be considered for further foundational partner discussions, and identify potential interest in future shared, flexible, or bookable space.

    The intake form is available now and will remain open until August 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Complete the intake form here: https://engagestratford.ca/grand-trunk-renewal/surveys/grand-trunk-community-facility-partnership-interest-form

    After the intake period closes, submissions will be reviewed using the Community Facility Participation Framework. City staff may contact organizations for clarification, additional information, or follow-up discussion as needed. Once the Review Panel has had an opportunity to review submissions, City staff will contact applicants regarding the outcome of the review and next steps.

    The Partnership Interest Process is exploratory and non-binding. It does not select a service provider, award funding, allocate space, grant lease or occupancy rights, or create any capital, operating, governance, ownership, procurement, or partnership commitment.

    Questions about the process can be directed to:

    Emily Robson
    Corporate Initiatives Lead
    City of Stratford
    erobson@stratford.ca
    519-271-0250 ext. 5253

    The City of Stratford has launched the Partnership Interest Process for the proposed shared community facility at the Grand Trunk site.

    Organizations are invited to identify their interest in the facility, including how they may wish to contribute to or use the facility as planning advances. The process will help the City understand the nature of organizational interest in the facility, determine whether any organizations should be considered for further foundational partner discussions, and identify potential interest in future shared, flexible, or bookable space.

    The intake form is available now and will remain open until August 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Complete the intake form here: https://engagestratford.ca/grand-trunk-renewal/surveys/grand-trunk-community-facility-partnership-interest-form

    After the intake period closes, submissions will be reviewed using the Community Facility Participation Framework. City staff may contact organizations for clarification, additional information, or follow-up discussion as needed. Once the Review Panel has had an opportunity to review submissions, City staff will contact applicants regarding the outcome of the review and next steps.

    The Partnership Interest Process is exploratory and non-binding. It does not select a service provider, award funding, allocate space, grant lease or occupancy rights, or create any capital, operating, governance, ownership, procurement, or partnership commitment.

    Questions about the process can be directed to:

    Emily Robson
    Corporate Initiatives Lead
    City of Stratford
    erobson@stratford.ca
    519-271-0250 ext. 5253

  • Partnership Interest Process for Grand Trunk Community Facility Coming Soon

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    Council considered the Grand Trunk Community Facility Participation Framework and Partnership Interest Process at its meeting on Monday, July 13. You can find the report here.

    The City is excited to continue moving the Grand Trunk Renewal Project forward and is preparing to launch a Partnership Interest Process for the proposed shared community facility at the Grand Trunk site. This process will provide an opportunity for organizations to identify their interest in the facility and help the City understand whether any additional organizations should be considered for further foundational partner discussions as planning advances.

    Once the process is launched, this site will be updated with the form, submission details, timelines, and information about how submissions will be reviewed.

    The Partnership Interest Process will be exploratory and non-binding. It will not award funding, allocate space, or create any lease, operating, procurement, or partnership commitment.

    Council considered the Grand Trunk Community Facility Participation Framework and Partnership Interest Process at its meeting on Monday, July 13. You can find the report here.

    The City is excited to continue moving the Grand Trunk Renewal Project forward and is preparing to launch a Partnership Interest Process for the proposed shared community facility at the Grand Trunk site. This process will provide an opportunity for organizations to identify their interest in the facility and help the City understand whether any additional organizations should be considered for further foundational partner discussions as planning advances.

    Once the process is launched, this site will be updated with the form, submission details, timelines, and information about how submissions will be reviewed.

    The Partnership Interest Process will be exploratory and non-binding. It will not award funding, allocate space, or create any lease, operating, procurement, or partnership commitment.

  • Council invests $15m in GTRP (April 27)

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    ✅ City receives the "green light" for the next phase of GTR development work

    On April 27, Councillors directed staff to proceed with the recommended next steps of the Grand Trunk Renewal Project. The recommendations were presented in a detailed report for their consideration, building on three earlier workshops and public feedback. It's a significant milestone met in the long-term revitalization of the site.

    The next phase of planning and analysis has three key areas of work:

    1. Shared Community Facility: Council approved a municipal capital contribution of up to $15 million toward a shared community facility estimated to cost approximately $55 million in total. The project is being advanced in partnership with the YMCA of Three Rivers and the Stratford Public Library, with the remaining costs anticipated to be funded through contributions from those partners, grants, fundraising, and development charges.

    2. Market Sounding: Council directed staff to initiate a market sounding process to assess potential developer interest in the site. This process will help determine what types of mixed-use and residential development are viable and inform future development options, including considerations related to the existing above-ground structure on the site (the former CNR shops building).

    3. Parking Strategy: Council directed that Grand Trunk parking be addressed through the upcoming Downtown Parking Study, ensuring a system-wide approach. Recommendations will be brought back to Council once that work is complete.

    Moving forward, staff will continue working with project partners to determine the common principles for building and operating the shared recreation and learning space. Planning for the community facility and the market sounding process will happen over the next few months, with updates expected to return to Council later in 2026.

    • This approach fits with the vision for the GTR. It falls in a budget that has a limited impact on property tax, while balancing other municipal priorities like roads and infrastructure.
    • Updates will be shared publicly as key milestones are reached. Any future development opportunities will be subject to Council direction and appropriate procurement processes.
    • These decisions build on earlier recommendations in the 2018 Master Plan, the 2025 Feasibility Report, and from the Grand Trunk Ad Hoc Committee.

    During the workshops, Council explored the project needs, including development approaches, financial considerations, and long-term investment strategies. A Special Council meeting was held on April 20 to hear public feedback on the proposed directions. This input, along with the technical analysis and Council discussions, informed the decisions made on April 27.


    Reference documents:

    April 27 agenda package with:

    1. Management Report: Details the project’s status, financial context, and the details of the recommendations [PDF]
    2. Consultant findings on building options and budget estimates:
      The Grand Trunk Costing Report: Community Facilities and Grand Trunk Building” [PDF]

    See also the staff presentation from Workshop #3 for an overview of the project's considerations and budget.

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    ✅ City receives the "green light" for the next phase of GTR development work

    On April 27, Councillors directed staff to proceed with the recommended next steps of the Grand Trunk Renewal Project. The recommendations were presented in a detailed report for their consideration, building on three earlier workshops and public feedback. It's a significant milestone met in the long-term revitalization of the site.

    The next phase of planning and analysis has three key areas of work:

    1. Shared Community Facility: Council approved a municipal capital contribution of up to $15 million toward a shared community facility estimated to cost approximately $55 million in total. The project is being advanced in partnership with the YMCA of Three Rivers and the Stratford Public Library, with the remaining costs anticipated to be funded through contributions from those partners, grants, fundraising, and development charges.

    2. Market Sounding: Council directed staff to initiate a market sounding process to assess potential developer interest in the site. This process will help determine what types of mixed-use and residential development are viable and inform future development options, including considerations related to the existing above-ground structure on the site (the former CNR shops building).

    3. Parking Strategy: Council directed that Grand Trunk parking be addressed through the upcoming Downtown Parking Study, ensuring a system-wide approach. Recommendations will be brought back to Council once that work is complete.

    Moving forward, staff will continue working with project partners to determine the common principles for building and operating the shared recreation and learning space. Planning for the community facility and the market sounding process will happen over the next few months, with updates expected to return to Council later in 2026.

    • This approach fits with the vision for the GTR. It falls in a budget that has a limited impact on property tax, while balancing other municipal priorities like roads and infrastructure.
    • Updates will be shared publicly as key milestones are reached. Any future development opportunities will be subject to Council direction and appropriate procurement processes.
    • These decisions build on earlier recommendations in the 2018 Master Plan, the 2025 Feasibility Report, and from the Grand Trunk Ad Hoc Committee.

    During the workshops, Council explored the project needs, including development approaches, financial considerations, and long-term investment strategies. A Special Council meeting was held on April 20 to hear public feedback on the proposed directions. This input, along with the technical analysis and Council discussions, informed the decisions made on April 27.


    Reference documents:

    April 27 agenda package with:

    1. Management Report: Details the project’s status, financial context, and the details of the recommendations [PDF]
    2. Consultant findings on building options and budget estimates:
      The Grand Trunk Costing Report: Community Facilities and Grand Trunk Building” [PDF]

    See also the staff presentation from Workshop #3 for an overview of the project's considerations and budget.

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  • April 27 - Council Meeting for GTRP

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    🤔 Council discusses recommendations for 2026 work


    📅 Council meeting: Monday, April 27, starting at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber


    Stratford’s Council and senior staff will consider three main recommendations on the priority work for the GTR project this year.

    1. Invest $15 million in a shared community facility, anchored in partnerships with the YMCA of Three Rivers (Stratford location) and the Stratford Public Library. Other partner opportunities, location, and long-term operations will be assessed later.
    2. Integrate the Grand Trunk site into the Downtown Parking Study, starting soon.
    3. Launch a “market sounding” process to assess potential developer interest in the site’s desired features, including housing. This step gathers critical information needed before inviting full development bids through open, competitive procurement.

    The recommendations reflect the Ad Hoc Committee’s direction over the past two years.


    How to attend:

    Residents are encouraged to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom. Can’t catch the meeting? The session’s video and minutes will be available on the meeting page afterward.


    Reference documents:

    1. Management Report: overview of the project’s status and the details of the recommendations [PDF]
    2. Consultant findings on building options and budget estimates:
      The Grand Trunk Costing Report: Community Facilities and Grand Trunk Building” [PDF]

    🤔 Council discusses recommendations for 2026 work


    📅 Council meeting: Monday, April 27, starting at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber


    Stratford’s Council and senior staff will consider three main recommendations on the priority work for the GTR project this year.

    1. Invest $15 million in a shared community facility, anchored in partnerships with the YMCA of Three Rivers (Stratford location) and the Stratford Public Library. Other partner opportunities, location, and long-term operations will be assessed later.
    2. Integrate the Grand Trunk site into the Downtown Parking Study, starting soon.
    3. Launch a “market sounding” process to assess potential developer interest in the site’s desired features, including housing. This step gathers critical information needed before inviting full development bids through open, competitive procurement.

    The recommendations reflect the Ad Hoc Committee’s direction over the past two years.


    How to attend:

    Residents are encouraged to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom. Can’t catch the meeting? The session’s video and minutes will be available on the meeting page afterward.


    Reference documents:

    1. Management Report: overview of the project’s status and the details of the recommendations [PDF]
    2. Consultant findings on building options and budget estimates:
      The Grand Trunk Costing Report: Community Facilities and Grand Trunk Building” [PDF]

  • Council Workshops: Summary

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    City Council and staff attend the first Grand Trunk workshop on January 27, 2006. Councillors are seated at their desks in the Chamber watching a presentation by a staff member. Photo by Melanie Reasbeck, investStratford. Used with permission.City Council and staff attend the first Grand Trunk workshop on January 27, 2006. In early 2026, Councillors attended three comprehensive, open workshops to deepen their understanding of municipally led development projects and explore options for advancing the Grand Trunk redevelopment. Topics covered included:

    • General land development practices
    • How communities define desired outcomes for major building sites and balance community benefit, feasibility, and risk
    • Brownfield redevelopment
    • Overview of the project vision and guiding principles
    • Updates on the shared facility partnerships with the Stratford Public Library and YMCA
    • Costing for superstructure options
    • A long-term city financial plan update
    • Partnership modelling for the shared community facility
    • Parking and housing options for the site

    The material and recordings of the public series are available for review. Note that no decisions are made at these sessions.

    The information shared in these workshops will inform decision-making and help the Council confidently move from a conceptual/visioning phase to the next phase of this project.

    City Council and staff attend the first Grand Trunk workshop on January 27, 2006. Councillors are seated at their desks in the Chamber watching a presentation by a staff member. Photo by Melanie Reasbeck, investStratford. Used with permission.City Council and staff attend the first Grand Trunk workshop on January 27, 2006. In early 2026, Councillors attended three comprehensive, open workshops to deepen their understanding of municipally led development projects and explore options for advancing the Grand Trunk redevelopment. Topics covered included:

    • General land development practices
    • How communities define desired outcomes for major building sites and balance community benefit, feasibility, and risk
    • Brownfield redevelopment
    • Overview of the project vision and guiding principles
    • Updates on the shared facility partnerships with the Stratford Public Library and YMCA
    • Costing for superstructure options
    • A long-term city financial plan update
    • Partnership modelling for the shared community facility
    • Parking and housing options for the site

    The material and recordings of the public series are available for review. Note that no decisions are made at these sessions.

    The information shared in these workshops will inform decision-making and help the Council confidently move from a conceptual/visioning phase to the next phase of this project.

  • Raise your voice on April 20

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    Colour, exterior photo of the heart on the Grand Trunk structure in Stratford, Ontario (2025). The heart is glowing in red LED light. The sculpulture is mounted to the front of the building under the windows. The heart was on loan from Destination Stratford.
    Destination Stratford's LED "heart" on the GTR structure.

    Share your project ideas and opinions with Councillors

    A special Council meeting will be held on April 20 to hear public delegations. Speakers must register online and review the instructions for appearing as a delegation.

    Formal recommendations will be considered at the April 27 Regular Council meeting.




    Colour, exterior photo of the heart on the Grand Trunk structure in Stratford, Ontario (2025). The heart is glowing in red LED light. The sculpulture is mounted to the front of the building under the windows. The heart was on loan from Destination Stratford.
    Destination Stratford's LED "heart" on the GTR structure.

    Share your project ideas and opinions with Councillors

    A special Council meeting will be held on April 20 to hear public delegations. Speakers must register online and review the instructions for appearing as a delegation.

    Formal recommendations will be considered at the April 27 Regular Council meeting.




  • Grand Trunk Site Update - July 2025

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    Here is a brief update on the City of Stratford's Grand Trunk Renewal Project, which aims to revitalize the 18-acre former industrial property just outside of the downtown core (also known as the Cooper site) that once housed locomotive repair shops.

    1. Council’s Recent Decision and Why It Matters

    • On July 14, 2025, Stratford City Council endorsed Scenario Two – “Keep Part” for the Grand Trunk Renewal Project.

    • This approach retains a meaningful portion of the former Shops building as open-air space, preserving its heritage character while allowing flexibility for future development

    • The decision aligns with the recommendation made by

    Here is a brief update on the City of Stratford's Grand Trunk Renewal Project, which aims to revitalize the 18-acre former industrial property just outside of the downtown core (also known as the Cooper site) that once housed locomotive repair shops.

    1. Council’s Recent Decision and Why It Matters

    2. Role of the Ad Hoc Grand Trunk Renewal Committee
    • The Committee, made up of community representatives, experts, and partner organizations, serves as an advisory body to City Council

    • Its role is to wade through technical details, weigh options, and provide clear recommendations on the site’s development potential

    • Through its working groups (e.g., Vision, Planning and Architecture), the Committee has reviewed high-level development scenarios, analyzed trade-offs, and helped shape the guiding principles for the project

    • Council’s recent decision reflects the Committee’s June recommendation, showing the important role the group plays in informing Council’s direction

    • The decision is also in line with recommendations in the 2018 Grand Trunk Master Plan

    3. Work Completed to Date
    • Since 2023, the City and the Ad Hoc Committee have explored potential uses for the Grand Trunk site, including housing, a shared community facility, parking solutions, and public spaces

    • Technical studies have evaluated the condition, costs, and potential adaptive reuse of the superstructure

    • Community and stakeholder engagement—through workshops, surveys, and working groups—has been a key part of shaping the project vision

    • Partnerships with the YMCA and Stratford Public Library have informed planning for a shared community facility, a central feature of the redevelopment vision

    4. What Comes Next
    • Staff and consultants will now conduct detailed costing and feasibility studies for a shared community facility, evaluating:

      • A potential renovation of the existing YMCA, and
      • A new build on the Grand Trunk site
    • The Vision, Planning, and Architecture (VPA) Working Group, in collaboration with other working groups, will lead the next phase of work to update the 2018 Grand Trunk Master Plan, including:

      • Reviewing the site plan based on Council’s direction and partner contributions
      • Identifying “early works” and studies needed to unlock redevelopment
      • Proposing phasing and timelines for the Grand Trunk site
    • Key upcoming milestones:
      • August 25, 2025: Ad Hoc Committee meeting – Discussion on Master Plan revisions
      • September 15, 2025: Ad Hoc Committee meeting – Finalize Master Plan recommendations
      • October 14, 2025: City Council meeting – Review and consider Master Plan updates

    5. Building a Generational Project
    • The Grand Trunk Renewal is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform 18 acres of downtown Stratford into a vibrant mix of housing, community amenities, and public spaces

    • The advisory work of the Ad Hoc Committee, combined with technical studies and Council’s oversight, ensures this project balances heritage preservation, community needs, and benefits

    • Council’s decision on Scenario Two provides the foundation for progress, with phased development and ongoing community input as the project advances

    • The retention of a part of the structure allows for early work to begin, while still allowing for possible creative future planning and uses
  • Thank you for your feedback on the Vision & Guiding Principles

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    Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the Grand Trunk Renewal vision and guiding principles. Hundreds of you participated in the community pop-up events and through online activities. The committee reviewed insights from the community and prepared revised vision and guiding principles for the project.

    Stratford City Council considered the vision and guiding principles at its September 23, 2204 meeting and has endorsed this work. You can find the report here: https://pub-stratford.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6893

    Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the Grand Trunk Renewal vision and guiding principles. Hundreds of you participated in the community pop-up events and through online activities. The committee reviewed insights from the community and prepared revised vision and guiding principles for the project.

    Stratford City Council considered the vision and guiding principles at its September 23, 2204 meeting and has endorsed this work. You can find the report here: https://pub-stratford.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6893

  • Grand Trunk Building Virtual Tour

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    If you have not been able to see inside of the Grand Trunk Building, then you now have a way of being in the building from almost anywhere.

    Artas Engineering & Design made a virtual tour of the building, and now it’s available to the public. You can find it here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=VPiAPBnXURA

    Once the page loads, you will find yourself hovering over the Grand Trunk Building, then you will zoom in and find yourself directly on the building on the second level.

    From that point, you can use your mouse or other navigational tools to move around the entire building.

    In this way, you can experience and understand the building and the space – without actually physically being there.

    We want you to see it and experience it because – like the entire Grand Trunk site – so much can happen in this place. As you move around in the virtual space, you can get a sense for the size, height and possibilities of the building.

    The building, which is an unique historic building superstructure that was used for steam locomotive repair from the 1870s to the 1960s – tells the story of Stratford’s industrial growth and prosperity.

    Although it looks very old and worn, the Grand Trunk Building was inspected by structural engineers and found to be in very good condition. The steel frame of the building will last for a very long time and meets the standards for a stand-alone building of its type.

    The building and the larger site presents unprecedented opportunities for Stratford and its residents. It is the biggest undeveloped site in the downtown – by a considerable amount.

    The City prepared the 2018 Master Plan for the Grand Trunk Renewal Site which provides a framework for phased reinvestment of the building and the site. The Master Plan calls for the building to be adapted for new uses and not be demolished.

    For answers to frequently-asked questions about the Site and its future, you can access the FAQs here: https://engagestratford.ca/grand-trunk-renewal/widgets/165911/faqs

    If you have not been able to see inside of the Grand Trunk Building, then you now have a way of being in the building from almost anywhere.

    Artas Engineering & Design made a virtual tour of the building, and now it’s available to the public. You can find it here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=VPiAPBnXURA

    Once the page loads, you will find yourself hovering over the Grand Trunk Building, then you will zoom in and find yourself directly on the building on the second level.

    From that point, you can use your mouse or other navigational tools to move around the entire building.

    In this way, you can experience and understand the building and the space – without actually physically being there.

    We want you to see it and experience it because – like the entire Grand Trunk site – so much can happen in this place. As you move around in the virtual space, you can get a sense for the size, height and possibilities of the building.

    The building, which is an unique historic building superstructure that was used for steam locomotive repair from the 1870s to the 1960s – tells the story of Stratford’s industrial growth and prosperity.

    Although it looks very old and worn, the Grand Trunk Building was inspected by structural engineers and found to be in very good condition. The steel frame of the building will last for a very long time and meets the standards for a stand-alone building of its type.

    The building and the larger site presents unprecedented opportunities for Stratford and its residents. It is the biggest undeveloped site in the downtown – by a considerable amount.

    The City prepared the 2018 Master Plan for the Grand Trunk Renewal Site which provides a framework for phased reinvestment of the building and the site. The Master Plan calls for the building to be adapted for new uses and not be demolished.

    For answers to frequently-asked questions about the Site and its future, you can access the FAQs here: https://engagestratford.ca/grand-trunk-renewal/widgets/165911/faqs

  • Grand Trunk Draft Guiding Principles Endorsed by Council

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    Draft guiding principles for the Grand Trunk Renewal Project were presented to Stratford City Council on Monday, April 22nd. The Ad Hoc Grand Trunk Renewal Committee prepared the draft guiding principles and aim to set out the high-level outcomes for the project. You can read the Council report here on the Council Calendar here: https://pub-stratford.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=5723

    Draft guiding principles for the Grand Trunk Renewal Project were presented to Stratford City Council on Monday, April 22nd. The Ad Hoc Grand Trunk Renewal Committee prepared the draft guiding principles and aim to set out the high-level outcomes for the project. You can read the Council report here on the Council Calendar here: https://pub-stratford.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=5723