Community Benefits – 525-555 Princess St.
Consultation has concluded.
The City of Kingston is seeking input on proposed community benefits related to the development proposal for 525-555 Princess St. (City File Number D35-001-2019).
Community benefits can form part of the approvals process for a project under the Planning Act. In exchange for height or density that exceeds a property’s zoning permission, municipalities may receive community benefits.
This proposed building project has yet to be approved by the City. This is a consultation to ask for feedback from the community on possible community benefits. The development must meet the tests of good planning for community benefit agreements toContinue reading
The City of Kingston is seeking input on proposed community benefits related to the development proposal for 525-555 Princess St. (City File Number D35-001-2019).
Community benefits can form part of the approvals process for a project under the Planning Act. In exchange for height or density that exceeds a property’s zoning permission, municipalities may receive community benefits.
This proposed building project has yet to be approved by the City. This is a consultation to ask for feedback from the community on possible community benefits. The development must meet the tests of good planning for community benefit agreements to be established.
Offer your input on possible community benefits
The Planning Act and the Official Plan (OP) provide the parameters for how communities may negotiate community benefits. The estimated approximate value of the community benefit contribution for this development is $300,000 (updated from a previously estimated range of $100,000 to $150,000). The following categories of possible community benefits are derived from a listing found in Section 9.5.25 of the OP:
- Providing public art
- Providing parkland dedication beyond what is already required
- Providing community and open space facilities
- Providing street greening of Alfred St. in accordance with the Williamsville Main St. Plan and Schedule PS-1
Community benefits are finalized through a Council-approved, site-specific amending zoning bylaw that implements a proposed development.
This is the first in a multi-step process:
- Staff will collect and assess all suggestions, and will present them to the Planning Committee, while making recommendations based on feasibility. Council is the approval authority.
- Should Council approve community benefits for 525-555 Princess St , the specific design details are expected to undergo additional community engagement with residents, the district councillor and interested community groups.
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Public Art
about 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Share your thoughts on public art below. For example, how can art be included as part of the development or within the general vicinity of the development site? What sort of art projects could be included that have some significance or relation to the area and its history? Offer your input by Tuesday, March 8.
Please note that, by participating in this Ideas tool, you will receive an email update as part of the reporting our on this project, in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.
npabout 2 years agoMake developers hire creative architects
Princess St has gone from looking run-down and ugly, to claustrophobic and just as ugly. All these buildings have changed Williamsville, but not improved it. And with all these *hundreds* of new units, how is it possible we still have such a terrible lack of rental space?
1 comment1lpowderabout 2 years agoInvest in Pedestrian and Bicycle infrastructure
Create more shared use paths for bikes and pedestrians, more protected bicycle lanes
0 comment1Lori Adamabout 2 years agoIndigenous multi purpose art Indigenous made sculpture that can be interactive: play, climb, seating...
0 comment1Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoGiant Rubber Duck
We would like to see a giant rubber duck placed in the community as a permanent art piece. We think this would be a great addition, so people who see it can smile and laugh!
0 comment01mqabout 2 years agoArt installations as transitional space between pedestrian-realm and transit corridor
Art like beautiful bollards can provide both pragmatic and aesthetic benefits to everyone in the area, but especially to more vulnerable road users like people outside of cars
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Parkland dedication
about 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Share your thoughts on parkland dedication below. For example, how can additional funding be allocated for existing parkland capital improvement projects in nearby neighbourhood parks? Offer your input by Tuesday, March 8.
Please note that, by participating in this Ideas tool, you will receive an email update as part of the reporting our on this project, in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.
Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoDog Park
We would love to see less concrete and pavement, and more green space dedicated to a dog park! It would be great to also add a safe water-drinking station, meant for people and any dogs nearby.
0 comment0Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoFamily & Friends
More dedicated spaces for friends and family to spend time together! <3
0 comment0inverarymaryover 2 years agoUrban Little Forest
In partnership with Little Forests Kingston
0 comment41mqabout 2 years agoMake a linear park connecting to nearby parks
Use parkland dedication to secure a route between nearby sites and the property, connecting from the Memorial Centre to KGH, enabling active transportation users of all ages and abilities to travel away from motor vehicles. (Example: UQTR through-campus linear park and trail)
0 comment0Joan Bowieabout 2 years agoPocket Park
This infographic was developed by the Williamsville Community Association. It is apparent with the large increase in our population that we do not have enough green spaces. We ask the city to purchase some land along Princess St. to create more parkland.
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Community and open space facilities
about 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Share your thoughts on community and open space facilities below. For example, what sort of facilities, including day care centres, community centres, recreation facilities or cultural facilities could be included as part of the proposed development? Offer your input by Tuesday, March 8.
Please note that, by participating in this Ideas tool, you will receive an email update as part of the reporting our on this project, in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.
1mqabout 2 years agoTake inspiration from Aldo van Eyck in Amsterdam, and make room for play!
The city is currently unfriendly to children, especially outside of the dispersed parks or schoolyards, so we need to be intentional in welcoming play /in/ the city. Lots of parks, lots of play streets, lots of physical traffic calming, and lots of bike parking are all needed, especially at key intersections like Princess St crossroads.
0 comment0Fccharlesabout 2 years agoMake sure community services are included. Each new building should have 1 of: ambulance, fire, daycare, school, community ctr, supermarket.
0 comment1Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoObstacle Course
We would love to see a huge, fun, obstacle course! Friends and families can have fun, and people can have a chance to meet new friends.
0 comment0Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoSoccer Field
A soccer field so people can play together. (7 days a week, from 10am-4pm). Next to the soccer field, there should be an open area dedicated to smaller activities and/or soccer lessons.
0 comment0davidjlamontabout 2 years agoCustomer Parking for the main floor retail
You can already see that most of the main floors on these high rises in Williamsville are vacant. Thats because businesses cant survive $30/sq foot rents without parking for customers. Kingston will never have Toronto level density. The side streets only provide community zoned parking so Williamsville will have less parking than the downtown area. This isn't conducive to businesses being able to succeed in that area. Have developers provide some areas for customer parking.
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Street greening of Alfred St.
about 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Share your thoughts on the street greening of Alfred St. in accordance with the Williamsville Main Street Plan and Schedule PS-1 of the Official Plan. Offer your input by Tuesday, March 8.
Please note that, by participating in this Ideas tool, you will receive an email update as part of the reporting our on this project, in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.
Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoHanging Comfy Seats
We would love to see several hanging seats with pillows/cushions, because people will get tired and this is a space where they can rest.
0 comment0Gr.1/2s from Lancaster Drive PSabout 2 years agoTrees & Plants
We would love to see more trees and plants, because there is almost none or a very small amount currently.
0 comment1Fccharlesabout 2 years agoReduce speed limit to 40 kph & add centre median with trees and native plants.
0 comment0Fccharlesabout 2 years agoEnsure sufficient setback of building for cafe patio space.
0 comment01mqabout 2 years agoCreate greenery / tree-buffered two-way path
Use greenery installations as buffer between motor vehicles and people; with opportunities for seasonal installations of planters and permanent installation of shade-providing street trees
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Key dates
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February 15 → March 08 2022
Who's listening
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Phone 613-546-4291 ext 2176 Email llambert@cityofkingston.ca -
Phone 613-546-4291 ext 3223 Email tpark@cityofkingston.ca
Project timeline
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Feb.-March 2022
Community Benefits – 525-555 Princess St. has finished this stageEngagement open
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May 2022
Community Benefits – 525-555 Princess St. is currently at this stageResident input presented to Planning Committee for consideration
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