Build With Us Not Over Us
250 Lincoln Matters
The City of Waterloo has purchased the St. Columba property at 250 Lincoln Road, and planning for its future development over the land, just over an acre, will begin soon.
Residents of Lincoln Heights want to be part of the conversation.
Decisions made here will shape our neighbourhood for decades.
Lawn Signs! – Click below
What our community supports
Appropriate Height
Development that fits the scale of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Family-Oriented Housing
Homes that support families in a neighbourhood with an elementary school just steps away.
Community and Longevity
Housing that encourages long-term residents and a strong multigenerational community.
Why Community Voices Matter
Planning decisions are influenced by many factors, including resident input. Neighbours understand the daily realities of the area including:
- school traffic safety considerations
- neighbourhood character
- long-term community needs
The earlier residents participate, the stronger our voice becomes.
Get involved!
Regularly visit this community website
Learn about the planning process and stay informed as discussions move forward. Want to see what this is all about?
Check the What’s News page. (like… Lawn Signs, or the Engage Waterloo site)
Sign-up for email updates on the Contact page
Email City Council
Share your perspective about future development at 250 Lincoln Road – council@waterloo.ca
Speak at Council
City Council welcomes residents who delegate and speak directly at meetings. We especially encourage younger residents and families to share why Lincoln Heights matters to them.
Donations
You can make a donation at any time to cover the cost of lawn signs, or flyers, via Interac e-Transfer, through your bank to contribution@buildwithus.org
Build With Us - Not Over Us
Spread the word
If your friends and neighbours aren’t aware of what is going on with the land at 250 Lincoln – tell them. Get them to check this website for updates.
Sitting down on the job?
We won’t be doing that. And you shouldn’t either.
We will work to ensure the Media and fellow residents (like you)are aware of what has transpired, and what the official plan is. We believe we can have a positive influence on the land at 250 Lincoln Rd. and we want to keep that message positive.
Being Positive
Let’s be clear – since the City’s acquisition – this land was always going to become housing, and Waterloo needs housing. Let’s be a positive force in positioning good, mixed housing that works for everyone!
Lawn Sign?
Show your solidarity with your neighbours by putting a lawn sign on your lawn. To help recover costs of signs we are asking for a $10 contribution (since they actually cost us a bit more than that).
Contact eyesonwaterloo@gmail.com for more info.
Note:
If you follow the City on the Engage Waterloo Region site, you will see there have been no written updates since late January.
Sign up for yourself to get the latest info when it comes.