Collins-Bayridge District Supportive Housing
Learn more about Supportive Housing in the Collins-Bayridge District!
In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City purchased a property in Collins-Bayridge District to be used for supportive housing. Supporting Housing programs in Kingston have provided essential services to members of the community and supported them in their individual goals and to achieve independent living.
This page houses all information and updates regarding the supportive housing opening in Kingston's Collins-Bayridge District. Projects and resources for engagement will be shared on this page. Subscribe to stay informed and involved in this initiative.
Near-neighbours (residents living within a 150m radius) of 1056 Palmerston Cresent have been invited to join Ryandale Transitional Housing and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Collins-Bayridge District. Space in our meeting room at Lancaster Public School is limited. To help with planning and to ensure space is reserved for near neighbours, registration is required to attend. Near neighbours, please reserve your spot below.
Learn more about Supportive Housing in the Collins-Bayridge District!
In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City purchased a property in Collins-Bayridge District to be used for supportive housing. Supporting Housing programs in Kingston have provided essential services to members of the community and supported them in their individual goals and to achieve independent living.
This page houses all information and updates regarding the supportive housing opening in Kingston's Collins-Bayridge District. Projects and resources for engagement will be shared on this page. Subscribe to stay informed and involved in this initiative.
Near-neighbours (residents living within a 150m radius) of 1056 Palmerston Cresent have been invited to join Ryandale Transitional Housing and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Collins-Bayridge District. Space in our meeting room at Lancaster Public School is limited. To help with planning and to ensure space is reserved for near neighbours, registration is required to attend. Near neighbours, please reserve your spot below.
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Community Connections Newsletter from Ryandale
The intended Collins-Bayridge District Supportive Housing Operator Ryandale Traditional Housing has shared their December Newsletter which shares achievements from the year and current initiatives.
Read the letter from Operations Director, Patti Ridlon, below and the entire newsletter linked above.
Letter from Ryandale Operations Director, Patti Ridlon
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at Ryandale Transitional Housing. This year has been one of growth, resilience, and community. We’ve continued to provide safe, structured, and supportive housing for individuals navigating the challenges of homelessness, and the desire to remain clean and sober in their journey to start again.
I’m proud to share that 12 residents moved into their own homes this year, a milestone that speaks to the strength and determination of those we serve. Even more inspiring, we are already on track for 6 additional residents to move into their own places in January and February of 2026, continuing the momentum of hope and progress into the new year.
Our Resident Advisory Committee played a vital role in building community spirit this year. They organized a Halloween Decorating Contest that brought joy and creativity to our homes, coordinated holiday meals that ensured everyone felt included and celebrated, and hosted our Christmas party, which was filled with warmth and connection. Most notably, they led our first-ever Toy Drive, which was a resounding success and brought smiles to children and families across Kingston with the help of Loving Hands Kingston who delivered the toys to agencies in Kingston.
None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our community partners and donors like you! Thank you so much and thank you to the City of Kingston, organizations such as KCCU, Skyline, Utilities Kingston, KAREA, theRotary Clubs of Kingston, United Way, OTF, CFKA, theDavies Foundation, and so many more have stood alongside us, offering resources, encouragement, and unwavering commitment. Their generosity and collaboration have been vital in helping our residents take meaningful steps toward independence.
As we look ahead, we remain focused on creating spaces where individuals can heal, learn, and grow.
Thank you for being part of our Ryandale family and for helping us make a positive impact in the Kingston community.Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to 2026.
With gratitude,
Patti
Operations Director, Ryandale Transitional HousingRead past newsletters and subscribe on the Ryandale Transitional Housing Website
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Frequently Asked Questions now available!
In response to community feedback following our update regarding a new supportive housing property at 1056 Palmerston Cres., near-neighbours have reached out seeking more information and clarity about the intended operator, community engagement and the site selection process. We've compiled a list of these questions, along with answers there on Get Involved Kingston. For near neighbours who have additional comments or questions, please reach out to us in the comment form in the Engagement Opportunities section, or email us. The project team will continue to read and compile questions and share back responses on the project page.
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Collins-Bayridge Supportive Housing Update
Today we are sharing an update on the location and potential operator of the Supportive Housing project in the Collins-Bayridge District. An overview is below:
- We can now announce that 1056 Palmerston Crescent is the recently acquired Collins-Bayridge District Supportive Housing site.
- Ryandale Transitional Housing is the potential site operator. Ryandale operates multiple supportive housing sites, and you can learn more about Ryandale Transitional Housing at their website
- A near neighbour meeting will be hosted by Ryandale on February 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lancaster Public School (1020 Lancaster Drive).
- As there is a strong need for Supportive Housing in our community, Ryandale and the City are looking to have this site open and operating before March 31, 2026.
- Renovations are needed on the property, and work will start in early January 2026.
In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City has purchased 1056 Palmerston Cres. to be used as supportive housing. The funding for supportive housing acquisitions initiative was approved by Council on Aug. 12, 2025. To protect the confidentiality of property owners, the address was not shared until after property transactions were closed.
Ryandale is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization that has been supporting the Kingston community for more than 40 years with multiple locations in the City. To secure operators for each site, the City issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for operators that have demonstrated experience and expertise in operating supporting housing properties.
These supportive housing units are intended for individuals who have been staying in shelters for an extended period and are ready to transition to more stable housing but have been unable to do so due to a shortage of appropriate options. While these units are not designed for people with high needs who typically reside in encampments, they will help ease pressure on the shelter system by creating additional capacity without the need to add new shelter locations or beds.
The next steps for this project are property renovations and community engagement. Renovations will begin in January 2026. Invitations to a near-neighbour meeting run by Ryandale Transitional Housing have been delivered to houses within a 150-metre radius of 1056 Palmerston Cres. and shared on this Get Involved Kingston page. This community Outreach by the operator will allow those living closest to the property to ask questions, learn about residents and understand the kinds of care and tenancy that will happen at the site.
Supportive housing plays a crucial role in the housing continuum, offering stable accommodations and essential support to individuals who fall between emergency shelter services and independently managed affordable housing. Kingston currently has more than 235 supportive housing units spread across 28 locations. Further information about supportive housing properties in Kingston can be found in Council Report 25-218 from Sept. 2, 2025.
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The Collins-Bayridge District Supportive Housing Project Team
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February 11 2026
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Director, Housing and Social Services
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Commissioner, Community Services
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FAQs
- Has 1056 Palmerston Crescent been purchased by the city for supportive housing?
- Why weren't residents given the opportunity to comment on this project before the City purchased the property?
- Why did the City wait until Dec. 19 to tell neighbours about the purchase?
- How was Ryandale chosen as the operator for this site?
- Were technical studies needed to establish supportive housing at this location such as zoning, traffic, servicing or other assessments?
- Is this a confirmed site or is there still opportunity for this to change? Will neighbours have a say in whether this project moves forward or has that already been decided?
- How many people can be accommodated in this location?
- What is the timeline for construction and opening, and how will residents be informed?
- How can community get involved moving forward?
- What experience does the intended site operator have?
- How will supportive housing residents be chosen?
- What rules are in place and what happens if the rules are broken?
- What security measures will be in place for residents and the surrounding community?
- Will there be on-site staff or case managers available 24/7?
- How does Ryandale structure its program and support residents to be successful?
- Is there a plan for regular reporting on the program’s outcomes and neighborhood impact?
- How does Ryandale approach its work?
- What is the difference between unsheltered homelessness, emergency shelters and transitional/supportive housing?
- Will there be regular turnover of Supportive housing residents?
- Why is Security currently monitoring this property?
- What transportation will be available for residents?
- Will there be rules around cannabis use?
- Where do tenants get their food?
- Where do tenants go when they move out of transitional housing?
- What properties were considered in the District?
- Was the proximity to schools taken into consideration?
- Will nearby schools be informed?
- What safety measures will be put in place and will there be physical dividers on the property?
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