St. George-Grosvenor Neighbourhood Association (SGGNA)
A member of the Urban League of London
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About SGGNA
The St. George-Grosvenor Neighbourhood has long been identified as an area of outstanding architectural, historical and natural characteristics that are linked through a history dominated by residences, institutions, and Gibbons Park.
Institutions such as Huron College, Matthews Hall and Western Fair District all had origins in the St. George-Grosvenor Neighbourhood and some, such as St. Josephs Health Care and Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, continue to maintain a presence in the area to this day.
In 1926, the City of London acquired a gift of substantial park land in honour of a worthy local family; Londoners from across the City have been enjoying Gibbons Park ever since. Originally consisting of about 13 acres, the City has continued to add additional lands to the park until in 1964 the area had grown to 60 acres. It was at that time the third largest park in London after Springbank Park and the Thames Valley Golf Course.
Our History
(SGGNA) was formed in 1980 as a non-profit, member-run, volunteer organization dedicated to:
- Retaining the residential nature and composition of the neighbourhood;
- Conserving its inherent beauty and character;
- Preserving its historical importance within Old North London;
- Representing the common interests of its residents.
SGGNA has continually reached out to residents of the neighbourhood, the Civic Administration of the City of London and property developers by responding to issues such as:
- Redevelopment of the Grosvenor Gate lands;
- Expansion of the St. Joseph Health Care facilities;
- Efforts to re-purpose housing stock on Richmond Street;
- Housing intensification proposals;
- Heritage Conservation District studies;
- Land severances and site plan approvals;
- Ensuring inclusion of the 1985 St. George-Grosvenor Area Study policies in the London Plan.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Association is to:
- To be non-partisan and inclusive;
- To promote a strong, liveable community and empower residents of the neighbourhood through community involvement;
- To be a forum and an opportunity for residents to be involved with preserving and improving the area’s present characteristics as a liveable neighbourhood;
- To consider all subjects tending to promote the welfare of the area and to preserve and improve its present characteristics;
- To consider, recommend, and promote such legislative, municipal and other measures as may be deemed wise and expedient to the long-term interests of the area;
- To be a credible, powerful, and representative voice for the area, neighbourhood and community.
