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: 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.

In response to the evolving healthcare needs of the community and due to the unique zoning and facility, the City of Kingston is exploring the feasibility of locating health care services, including a primary health care clinic, at 309 Queen Mary Road.

Kingston, like many communities, is experiencing a demographic shift with a growing aging population, compounded by a significant shortage of physicians and other primary care providers. Recognizing the unique healthcare requirements of this demographic, staff are actively working with community partners to explore the potential of the space at 309 Queen Mary Road.

While transitional supportive housing will remain the primary use for the facility, the City has always intended to incorporate health care services at this location. A primary care clinic could provide critical access to care to thousands of people within the community, including those who may reside on the property in the future. It is intended that this health care model would include professionals like doctors and nurse practitioners, as well as complementary health care services.

Purchased by the City of Kingston last December, the property at 309 Queen Mary Road has the necessary zoning and physical design to allow for transitional supportive housing with complex social and health care services to be provided on site. The Consumption Treatment Services and Integrated Care Hub located at 661 Montreal St. will not be located at 309 Queen Mary Road.

Public engagement regarding the future use of the site began in early February, and staff remain committed to hearing from interested and affected community members. To learn more and to sign up for project updates visit GetInvolved.CityofKingston.ca/309-Queen-Mary-Road

Last week, the City initiated pre-engagement on 309 Queen Mary Road. This early work in public engagement allows us to hear concerns, support, ideas and questions before formal public engagement begins later this spring. So far, we have received more than 400 completed surveys and emails, and have identified common themes and questions from that input. Please visit the project page's Frequently Asked Questions section for more information and sign up for project updates to stay up to date on future engagement opportunities.