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 and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Lakeside District.
If you live outside the 150-metre radius and did not receive a near-neighbour invitation, we invite you to attend a webinar on March 4, 2026. During the webinar, operators will introduce the supportive housing program and address concerns through a moderated Q&A session. We also invite you to stay current and updated through Get Involved Kingston, where information and opportunities for input on integration of the supportive housing project will be shared.
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 and City of Kingston staff to learn more about the new supportive housing planned in Lakeside District.
If you live outside the 150-metre radius and did not receive a near-neighbour invitation, we invite you to attend a webinar on March 4, 2026. During the webinar, operators will introduce the supportive housing program and address concerns through a moderated Q&A session. We also invite you to stay current and updated through Get Involved Kingston, where information and opportunities for input on integration of the supportive housing project will be shared.
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167 Braemar Road - Supportive Housing Near-Neighbour Community Meeting Update
The following update was shared on Jan. 21 with community members who had registered for the Jan. 28 public engagement session.
Dear Braemar Road community,We are reaching out today to share an update about the supportive housing meeting planned for Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Centre 70 to let you know we are adapting the meeting format and schedule in response to community feedback about public consultation on this project. Rather than a single large town hall meeting, Ryandale and the City will host two smaller in-person meetings at the Centre 70 and a webinar. We know there is a lot of interest in the project, and these changes increase capacity to meaningfully engage.The near-neighbour meetings are reserved for residents within a 150-metre radius of 167 Braemar Rd. who received the information handout from Ryandale and the City in December. Up to two members from each household are invited to register. The updated form asks you to confirm your address and provides an opportunity to let us know what we can do to help you best participate during the session.If you live outside the 150-metre radius and did not receive a near-neighbour invitation, we invite you to attend a webinar on March 4, 2026. During the webinar, operators will introduce the supportive housing program and address concerns through a moderated Q&A session. We also invite you to stay current and updated through Get Involved Kingston, where information and opportunities for input on integration of the supportive housing project will be shared.Through the engagement process so far, we have heard that having meaningful conversations is important to people who live near to the property, and our goal is that through this adjusted engagement format we can include as many people and perspectives as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience re-registering for the meeting may cause. Please reach out to GetInvolvedKingston@cityofkingston.ca if we can assist.Regards,The 167 Braemar Rd. Supportive Housing TeamRyandale & City of Kingston -
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 HousingRead past newsletters and subscribe on the Ryandale Transitional Housing Website
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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.
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The Lakeside District Supportive Housing Project Team
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January 28 2026
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March 04 2026
How We're Engaging
We use the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation to let you know how feedback on a project will be used. Here's how we are seeking and using your feedback on this project.
Inform: We will keep you informed by providing balanced and objective information to assist you in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions.
Consult: We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision..
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Director, Housing and Social Services
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Commissioner, Community Services
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FAQs
- What is supportive housing?
- What supports will be available to residents?
- How will the City and service providers engage with the neighbourhood?
- Where can I ask questions or leave feedback about supportive housing?
- Has 167 Braemer Road 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 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 security checks take place?
- 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?
- Why is Security monitoring this property?
- What transportation will be available for residents?
- Will there be rules around cannabis use?
- Where do tenants get their food?
- How many bags of garbage will the house be permitted for weekly waste collection?
- Where do tenants go when they move out of supportive housing?
- What is the definition of low and medium risk tenants?
- What is the sobriety requirement for residents of Ryandale Supportive Housing Sites?
- What safety measures will be put in place and will there be physical dividers on the property?
- Where does Supportive Housing fit on the Housing Continuum?
- What is the City's Zoning Interpretation for supportive housing in residential neighbourhoods?
- Are there testimonies from neighbours of other Ryandale properties?
- Who would a neighbour call about an incident at the property?
- What can I do if I do not feel my concern or complaint is being appropriately responded to by the site operator?
- Who works for Ryandale? What experience do they have?
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