Making Decisions That Matter – November 19 edition
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its November 19, 2025 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Plan for light rail to Cambridge gets final approval from Council
Council has approved extending light rail from Fairway Station to downtown Cambridge, marking a significant milestone toward connecting residents across the entire urban corridor with rapid transit. The decision comes after the Sustainability, Infrastructure and Development Committee voted in favour of the LRT earlier this month. Stage 1 ION led to $5.25 billion in development along the Central Transit Corridor. It also led to more than 22,000 new homes along the corridor. Residents across the region strongly supported extending light rail to Cambridge, with 78 per cent of those surveyed choosing LRT as their preferred option.
Public art supports diversity, development and importance of a home
Public artwork set to go up at a housing redevelopment in Cambridge supports young artists and highlights the importance of a home. “Home is Where the Hearts Is” will be funded by the Region’s public art reserve. The call for submissions required the artist team to include a mentor and mentee, as well as an artist from Black, Indigenous or other racialized groups. Feedback on the submissions from nearly 700 residents was mainly positive, with the community showing excitement for new artwork in the neighbourhood. The Langs Drive redevelopment will include 136 affordable units as well as space for a youth centre.