FAQ updates and Community-led town hall

FAQ updates

City staff and community partner agencies continue to work together to create an operational model for transitional housing, health care clinic and community uses at 309 Queen Mary Road. As the project evolves, staff will update the project page and FAQ accordingly. The FAQ, published in March, is currently unavailable while it is being updated.

Staff presentation at community-led town hall

On April 25, 2024, City staff were invited to a community-led town hall in the Polson Park neighbourhood to bring project updates and answer questions about the project. A staff presentation will be posted in its entirety in the coming days. Key project updates from the presentation include:

Potential uses (Slide 8 of 13)

Health Care Services:

  • City working to accommodate space for a primary care clinic which could serve thousands of residents. This is still in feasibility stage. Could occupy about 50% of the building.
  • Potential complementary health care services and professionals.

Transitional Supportive Housing:

  • 30 to 35 residents aged 55+ years and individuals discharged from the hospital requiring accessible dwelling & health supports. Accommodate aging couples.
  • City staff will be working with KHSC doctors to explore health care support options.
  • Potential of partnership with SLC for student placements.
  • 24/7 on-site support services.

Community Uses:

  • Kitchen and community room space could be available for various programs.

Potential uses (Slide 9 of 13)

floor layout of 309 Queen Mary Road shows housing, clinic and community use areasFloor layout: 309 Queen Mary Road Potential Uses

Next steps (slide 10 of 13)

  • Refine architectural feasibility for the medical clinic.
  • Continue to work with health care partners and institutions to develop health care supports.
  • Continue to work with housing providers to develop a 24/7 supportive transitional housing model.
  • Continue to work with community services providers to develop a model for community uses.
  • Continue to meet with residents to obtain feedback.
  • Next engagement will be planned for late Spring/early Summer. This will be the 4th engagement meeting.

Community members are asked to sign up for project updates to stay informed on engagement opportunities.