Lakeside District Supportive Housing

Learn more about Supportive Housing in the Lakeside District!

In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City purchased a property in Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 167 Braemar Road have been invited to join Ryandale Transitional Housing and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Lakeside District. Space in our meeting room at Centre 70 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 Lakeside District!

In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City purchased a property in Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 167 Braemar Road have been invited to join Ryandale Transitional Housing and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Lakeside District. Space in our meeting room at Centre 70 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.


  • Community Connections Newsletter from Ryandale

    The intended Lakeside District Supportive Housing Operator Ryandale Transitional Housing has shared their December Newsletter which shares achievements from the year and current initiatives.

    Read the letter from Operation 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 Housing

    Read past newsletters and subscribe on the Ryandale Transitional Housing Website

  • Lakeside Supportive Housing Update

    We are excited to provide the following update on the Operator and location of the Supportive Housing project in the Lakeside District. An overview is below and details follow:

    • We can now announce that 167 Braemer Road is the recently acquired Lakeside District Supportive Housing site

    • Ryandale Transitional Housing will be operating the site

    • Ryandale operates multiple supportive housing sites, and you can learn more about Ryandale Transitional Housing at their website Ryandale Transitional Housing

    • A near neighbour meeting will be hosted by Ryandale on Jan. 28, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Reddendale Hall in Centre 70 (100 Days Road).

    • 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.

    • Minor renovations are needed on the property, and contractors will be on site starting the work Monday, Dec 8, 2025.

    In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City has purchased 167 Braemar Road to be used as supportive housing. The funding for supportive housing acquisitions initiative was approved by Council on Aug. 12, 2025, and Council approved submitting conditional offers for this property and one other at its meeting on Oct. 21, 2025. To protect the confidentiality of property owners, the address was not shared until after property transactions were closed.

    Ryandale Transitional Housing will be operating the unit at 167 Braemar Road. 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 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Invitations to a near-neighbour meeting at the end of January run by Ryandale Transitional Housing will be delivered to houses within a 150-metre radius of 167 Braemar Road and shared on this Get Involved Kingston page. This community Outreach by the operator will allow those living closest to 167 Braemar 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.

    Through public engagement with Ryandale, this supportive housing project will become another success story in our community that promotes the comfort, safety, and dignity of all.

    Subscribe for email updates from this page to stay informed.

    The Lakeside District Supportive Housing Project Team

Page last updated: 05 Jan 2026, 01:49 PM