Mayor's Task Force on Housing
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The Mayor's Task Force on Housing will provide council with evidence-informed and action-oriented recommendations to increase the supply of a diverse range of housing.
Bringing community stakeholders together to increase housing options
The Feb. 19, 2019 council motion that created this Task Force stated that the need for more housing has been clearly identified as a priority in Kingston. The Task Force was forged with the intent of bringing community stakeholders together to explore all possible tools and incentives the City can offer to enable developers, non-profits and community agencies to build more housing in general – and more affordableContinue reading
The Mayor's Task Force on Housing will provide council with evidence-informed and action-oriented recommendations to increase the supply of a diverse range of housing.
Bringing community stakeholders together to increase housing options
The Feb. 19, 2019 council motion that created this Task Force stated that the need for more housing has been clearly identified as a priority in Kingston. The Task Force was forged with the intent of bringing community stakeholders together to explore all possible tools and incentives the City can offer to enable developers, non-profits and community agencies to build more housing in general – and more affordable housing in particular.
The Task Force is specifically focused on increasing the supply of all types of housing, including affordable options, but not on the issue of homelessness. Interested in what the City is doing to end chronic homelessness? See our 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan and visit our Housing page for service and program details.
Our goal
By the end of 2019, the Mayor's Task Force on Housing will present a coordinated and practical set of recommendations designed to guide council as it makes decisions to address Kingston's housing supply.
See the "Scope" section for more details on the scope of the Task Force.
The Task Force will rely on:
- Local experience and knowledge in collaboration with key partners,
- Relevant policies and studies such as the Population, Housing & Employment Projections Study, the Official Plan, and other identified information sources
- An analysis of the economics of building both market rate and affordable housing in Kingston, commissioned by the Task Force and conducted by a third-party expert.
- The application of best practices and principles from other cities.
Our work
The work of the Task Force will be to:
- Establish a good understanding of the current state of housing in the City of Kingston (housing needs assessment and environmental scan, current and projected housing development, roles and responsibilities of the municipality, developers, not for profits, community agencies and residents)
- Examine and determine the barriers to the development of housing in Kingston. This analysis should identify hindrances leading up to approval from City Council, as well as hindrances to construction following City Council approval.
- Examine tools and incentives available to the City to stimulate investment in housing from inside and outside our community, enabling developers, not-for-profits and community agencies to build more housing at a faster pace in general and more affordable housing in particular
- Focus on recommendations that are applicable across the community, rather than on those specific to intensification in the downtown.
- Establish recommendations to increase the supply of a diverse range of housing and complement the 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan.
- Establish a process to engage and consult the public. The Task Force will consult with business, labour and community groups. The Task Force will also seek input from a broad cross section of the community with a variety of lived experiences seeking housing in Kingston, such as seniors, students, vulnerable populations, immigrants, and young professionals.
- Present a final report to Kingston City Council no later than the end of 2019.
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Your Experience with Housing in Kingston
almost 5 years agoPlease add any comments you wish to communicate to the Housing Task Force regarding your experience with Kingston's housing situation, how it affects your life and work, and any suggestions you have for increasing the supply of housing.
If you can, we would welcome your bringing to our attention any details, references to studies or data.
Sarah792over 4 years agoOffer tax incentives
Some kind of teir of tax benefits for builders/developers that increases with the need for the type of housing they are building. Eg. Give the best rebates/credits/whatever for building affordable housing or high density housing (apartments)
0 comment0lydia ackleyover 4 years agovettting- i have shared my idea about having people put in temporary housing for a year while being vetted for permanent housing.
This would ensure that people would be able and responsible enough to take care of an apartment. During the vetting process all involved would be able to access any help that they may need: medical, drug related, psychological, or even getting a GED. This process is not to segregate people but to bring communities together and bring all into an even playing field so that we all can be a resourceful working community. While in Temporary Housing volunteer opportunities will be available and education. Access to resources that otherwise would not be taken advantage of if people were not taken off the streets and helped, in a non-condesending way.
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Key dates
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June 06 2019
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June 12 2019
Who's listening
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Phone 6135464291 Email mayorstaskforce@cityofkingston.ca -
Phone 6135464291 Email mayorstaskforce@cityofkingston.ca
Project timeline
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April 29 - August 2
Mayor's Task Force on Housing has finished this stageInformation / Input Gathering - The Task Force will gather as much information and input as possible to contribute to the recommendations to council.
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August 5 - August 30
Mayor's Task Force on Housing has finished this stageProcess Information / Input - After gathering a the data, the Task Force will sift, categorize and prioritize information and sources that will lead to the best recommendations to council.
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September 1 - October 31
Mayor's Task Force on Housing has finished this stageFormulate Recommendations - The Task Force will apply the vetted information / input into recommendations.
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November - December
Mayor's Task Force on Housing has finished this stageDraft Report
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January - February
Mayor's Task Force on Housing is currently at this stageReview / Refine Report
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March
Mayor's Task Force on Housing has finished this stageSubmit report to Council
Follow Project
Related documents
Links
- MTFH Document Repository
- Mayor's Task Force on Housing
- Official terms of reference
- City's Housing webpage
- Housing and Homelessness Committee
- 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan
- 2018 Vacancy Rate Report (19-065) - Council information report
- Population, Housing and Employment Growth Forecast - final draft
- CMHC Rental Market Report - Kingston CMA
- 10 year Kingston and Frontenac Housing and Homelessness Plan
- City's Urban Growth strategy
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