The Old University Residents’ Neighbourhood Association is incorporated as a non-profit community organization... (read more)
WHO WE ARE
OUNRA was established in 1982 and is the oldest incorporated neighbourhood association in Canada. Our boundaries are from the Speed River to the north, to College Avenue to the south, to Cutten Fields on the east and Edinburgh Road to the west, including all of the streets off Edinburgh to the west. We provide a framework for dealing with change in hopes of enhancing the quality, safety, and stability of the community...
WHAT WE DO
OUNRA is engaged in various community activities aimed at making it a great neighbourhood that is welcoming, caring and interested in sustainable urban design. We try to stay close to local issues as a voice and advocate for achieving positive outcomes regarding housing, zoning, relations with the City, etc. The Committee of Adjustment is one example of an adjudicative body of the City we interact with on a regular basis...
EVENTS
Meetings and other events of interest are announced through our newsletter, our Facebook page and on this website. Annual meetings feature a guest speaker on a topic related to the Association. Our Ward 5 city councilors also attend to present updates on behalf of the City of Guelph. OUNRA is often represented at public events held to deal with issues and opportunities pertinent to the neighbourhood and its residents...
OUNRA BOUNDARIES
Our boundaries are from the Speed River to the north, to College Avenue to the south, to Cutten Fields on the east and Edinburgh Road to the west, including all of the streets off Edinburgh to the west. Much of the area is historically significant for the city. It's a fairly old neighbourhood of Guelph. Properties in the area boast some of the best examples of masonry and stone carving in the city. A large portion of the neighbourhood, including green spaces, is designated as a heritage conservation district.
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