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Guelph buying 100 Norfolk St. library site for housing

The City of Guelph is purchasing the main Guelph Public Library property with the goal of turning it into housing, including below-market affordable units.

The City of Guelph is purchasing the main Guelph Public Library property at 100 Norfolk Street, with the goal of transforming the public asset into future housing, including below-market affordable housing options.

The city is using $3.69 million received through Ontario's Building Faster Fund toward the purchase, according to the City of Guelph.

The city announced the acquisition on Sept. 25, 2026.

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  1. City of Guelph Housing coming to main site of the current Guelph Public Library, following City acquisition Municipality Retrieved 26 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC · published 25 Sep 2026

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