The Grand Trunk
For background, see the City of Stratford’s summary on the Grand Trunk Renewal project, a revitalization of the 18-acre former railroad repair shops just south of the downtown core (The Cooper site)
January 27, 2026 – Grand Trunk Workshop – #1 – no decisions, general process
February 26, 2026 – Grand Trunk Workshop #2, more site specific issues. Opportunities & challenges for development.
April 9, 2026 – Council Workshop #3 on the Grand Trunk site (public, no decisions; overview of previous workshops, long‑term financial planning, shared community facility concept, parking strategy, and market sounding).
April 20, 2026 – Special Council meeting to hear resident delegations and public input on Grand Trunk before final direction is set (no decisions at this meeting).
April 27, 2026 – Regular Council meeting where Council will review a management report, consider a proposed municipal contribution to the shared community facility, and give direction on the next phase of the project.
Letter on GTR Shops
Letter from Lesley Walker-Fitzpatrick to City Council Dear Mayor and Councillors, I am writing to bring your attention to the excellent local plan and vision for the GTR building and Area as put forth by Stratford Architect Robert Ritz. Mr. Ritz has…
GTR Council meeting #3
On April 9, Stratford City Council held its third and final Grand Trunk workshop, where Chief Administrative Officer André Morin walked councillors through what he sees as the practical path forward for the site. Morin’s presentation pulled together earlier work on…
GTR Council meeting #2, February 26
Stratford City Council held its second public workshop on the future of the Grand Trunk/Cooper site to review past investments, explore options for a new community hub, and prepare for key decisions later this spring. No final decisions were made at this meeting. SEE…
GTR Council meeting #1 January 27
See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QL3ToGShHo Council held a special workshop focused on the future of the Grand Trunk rail lands. The goal was to help council understand the costs, risks, and processes involved in redeveloping the site. No decisions were…