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Parking: ensuring access to driveways during construction was highlighted. Another commenter was disappointed to see parking on both sides of Frontenac Street.

Active transportation: A concern was raised about a lack of active transportation options available on Frontenac Street, as well as concerns that the pathway through the Frontenac Street Parkette would encourage conflict between micromobility and people enjoying the parkette.

Stormwater: Questions were asked about the age of the stormwater system on Frontenac Street and whether that would be replaced. Concerns were expressed about street elevation, curb bump-outs and how that would impact stormwater flow.

Construction management and impact: There was some focus on the construction phase of the project, suggesting lessons could be learned from the previous big dig along Princess by engaging the construction industry. As well as concerns about impacts during construction, specifically access to services located along Princess Street.

Design comments: Comments pointed out that some buildings in the area already have bus stops and benches. While others focused on signal timing, requesting longer pedestrian crossing times and consideration of a two-stage pedestrian crossing at Frontenac Street.

Parking: Reducing parking was suggested to support active travel options.

In 2026 a portion of Princess Street in Williamsville from Division to Albert Street as well as Garrett Street will be completely rebuilt. Ahead of that work the City will be hosting two drop-in information sessions this fall to share project details and impacts, present the conceptual design for the Frontenac Street Green Street Initiative, and give community members the opportunity to learn more and ask questions.

Both Information Sessions will be drop-in from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Memorial Centre in the southeast hallway (near Culligan Water Park). The first one will take place on Sept. 25 and the second one will take place on Nov. 20. For those unable to attend in person, information and project updates will also be shared on Get Involved Kingston.

“This stretch of Princess Street is scheduled for reconstruction to support the City’s ongoing growth and to renew infrastructure,” said Melanie Knowles, Project Manager with Engineering Services at the City of Kingston. “Once completed, it will help create a vibrant, active, and connected corridor through Williamsville.”

The reconstruction is being driven by underground infrastructure upgrades, needed to support growth in the area and separate sanitary and storm water sewers into separate systems. Since this underground work will involve digging up the corridor, the City will use this opportunity to implement portions of the Williamsville Main Street Transportation Plan. Once completed, this stretch of Princess Street will include:

This will be an exciting upgrade for the Williamsville Neighbourhood and we look forward to sharing updates throughout the project and construction. To learn more about the project and stay connected with all future updates please visit the project’s homepage on Get Involved Kingston and subscribe for updates.