Preliminary Market Analysis

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1 Preliminary Market Analysis The preliminary market analysis is used to inform the Vision and opportunities to be explored in the next phase of the secondary plan. It will continue to guide strategies to implement the Vision. Tell us what you think! Which market opportunities, and constraints, are important to you Neighbourhood Housing Market Employment Next Steps for Demographics Characteristics Characteristics Implementation By 2041, it is forecast that the Residential development in North North King s Town struggles to From a market perspective, one City of Kingston will increase King s Town is generally of a compete with other parts of the of the challenges to implement in population by nearly 19,500 higher density, with a range of city for investment in employment the Vision will be to foster a new residents, reaching a total single- and semi-detached units land/uses due to potential site sustainable pattern of growth population of 142,850. Given that on narrow lots to low- and mid- remediation costs and other across multiple land uses. The the City has chosen not to expand rise apartment buildings. Higher constraints. Although this can next phase of the secondary plan its urban growth boundaries, much density infill development would slow growth in the study area, will consider, in greater detail, of this forecast population growth be in keeping with the established it means that lease rates tend to the areas where development will need to be accommodated and emerging character in some be lower than other parts of the may be expected and what through infill residential of these areas. Higher density city, providing affordable rents opportunities there are to foster development. development would also help to budget-conscious tenants, growth. This may include, as part With its supply of vacant sites and proximity to both the downtown and other employment opportunities, North King s Town is likely to attract some of this forecast residential demand. mitigate the costs associated with cleaning soil on former industrial sites. Population forecasts estimate a need for an additional 4,500 higher density residential units between 2011 and 2041 in the city. Some of this growth could be accommodated in the study area, potentially in the form of higher particularly small businesses, and start-ups. Having this affordable space has great value amongst the City s broader economic framework. Improving the street network within the study area can foster economic growth providing better access for businesses to ditribute their goods and services, and to attract workers. As the city of a financing and implementation plan, establishing priorities for public investment that will support development and growth in key areas, susch as around major streets/corridors and nodes. Specific land uses and policies may also be restructured to support a pattern of growth that is in keeping with the Vision. density infill development. grows there are opportunities to accommodate a variety of employment uses in the study area. City of Kingston Population Growth: Historic and Projected (Source City of Kingston and Kingston CMA Population, Housing and Employment Projections) Share of Residential Housing Stock by Type, North King s Town: 2% 19% LEGEND Single-Detached Town & Row Houses Apartment Other City of Kingston Employment Projections: Historic and Projected (Source City of Kingston and Kingston CMA Population, Housing and Employment Projections) 48% 1%

2 An Emerging Vision The following Vision statement builds on input from the public and stakeholders, received during previous engagement events for this project. We want to know what you think! Does this statement reflect your aspirations for North King s Town Does it express a compelling and desirable picture of the area s future on a post it note below, or speak to a member of the project team. North King s Town is at the heart of Kingston s 21st century community, building on a legacy of providing great places for people to live, work, and play, and fostering innovative growth that continues to diversify the city s economy. It is a place for industry, both new and old; a hub for recreation and community services, supporting active and accessible daily life; and home to walkable neighbourhoods, with strong connections to jobs, and amenities, so families can grow, thrive, and age in place.

3 Guiding Principles The following Planning Principles identify some preliminary objectives that inform the Vision, emerging Big Moves, and recommendations for the next phase of the Secondary Planning process. Moving forward, these Planning Principles will continue to evolve and be refined as the Secondary Plan is developed. Which principles resonate, why Which ones do not CREATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE PLACE OF GATHERING ENHANCE OPTIONS FOR MOVEMENT IN AND AROUND NKT CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE HUBS OF ACTIVITY & INVESTMENT DIVERSIFY THE ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT BASE RESPECT INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS AND USE OF THE LAND SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CONSERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OTHER...

4 DIVISION ST What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Emerging Big Moves Big moves are strategic initiatives that build upon the Vision for North King s Town. The diagram below illustrates some of the emerging big moves that will be further tested and analyzed in the next phase of the secondary plan. In particular, where potential roads are shown on private property. Tell us what you think! For instance, which big moves resonate with you DAY ST RIDEAU HEIGHTS ELIOTT AVE MAPLE ST HARVEY ST G R E AT C A T A R A Q U I R OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA CASSIDY ST KIRK PATRICK ST 2 8 HICKSON AVE 7 BELLE FAIRWAYS 1 KINGSCOURT 7 I V E R BELLE ISLAND (CATARAQUI ) SEVENTH AVE RAILWAY ST 5 DUFF ST PATRICK ST FRASER ST JOSEPH ST RUSSELL ST Legend Strengthen connections between the waterfront and a network of public realm destinations. CONCESSION ST KINGSTON MEMORIAL CENTRE WILLIAMSVILLE DIVISION STREET THOMAS ST STEPHEN ST BAGOT ST JAMES ST CHARLES ST JOHN ST MARKLAND ST RAGLAN ROAD RIVER ST ORCHARD ST RIDEAUCREST HOME CATARAQUI ST Extend and enhance a finer grain network of streets and blocks. Plan for compact mixed use intensification around nodes and corridors. Cultivate a new hub for entrepreneurial, craft, and knowledge-based employment. Protect Belle Island from development and conserve it as a naturalized area sacred to Indigenous peoples. Shape character areas to guide appropriate growth and change. (Appears on panel titled: Land Use and Development). MACK ST VICTORIA YORK ST REDAN ST MCBURNEY SYDENHAM ST REET BAY ST ORDNANCE ST NORTH ST WELLINGTON ST PLACE D ARMES LA SALLE CAUSEWAY 7 8 Continue to intensify the Division Street and Montreal Street corridors. Sustain a vibrant industrial employment area, anchored by greater access and connections. Walking Radius around Pedestrian- Oriented Community Node. Potential Wellington Street extension: Subject to further study during next phase of the Secondary Planning process. JOHNSON S UNIVERSITY AVE QUEEN ST BARRACK ST Potential Collector Road Connection (subject to further study) Trails & SUP (existing and potential) Potential Pedestrian Priority Roads (subject to further study) QUEEN S SYDENHAM Pedestrian Priority Connections Public Parks and Open Spaces EARL ST This diagram is intended for conceptual purposes, to illustrate an aspect of the Vision. Future changes or improvements will be confirmed during the next phase of the secondary plan. Wetlands EARL ST

5 What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Emerging Big Moves The emerging Big Moves are strategic initiatives that build upon the vision for North King s Town, and should be considered and be subjected to further testing during the next phase of the secondary plan. Tell us what you think! For instance, which big moves resonate with you WATERFRONT & THE STREETS AND COMPACT MIXED USE CULTIVATE A PUBLIC REALM BLOCKS NODES NEW HUB STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS AND ENHANCE DESTINATIONS. SHAPE A MORE FINE GRAINED, MULTI-MODAL NETWORK. CREATE WALKABLE PLACES TO FOCUS INTENSIFICATION AND GROWTH. FOR ENTREPRENEURS, CRAFT/ MAKER-BUILDERS, AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED BUSINESSES. Strengthening streetscape and trail connections between parks, other public destinations, and the waterfront, can support greater public use, walkability, and active living. Wider sidewalks, slower vehicle speed limits, new and extended multi-use trails, enhanced lighting, and related pedestrian amenities, streetscapes, and the waterfront will continue to draw people and cultivate a sense of vibrancy, for North King s Town and the city as a whole. Support walkable, pedestrianoriented blocks, optimize the efficient use of land and development potential, and improve access and movement throughout North King s Town. Introduce pedestrian-priority streets to support a safe, comfortable and convenient walking environment. Strengthen connections to open space amenities, the waterfront, and other destinations, to support the active use of the public realm. Modest, mixed-use growth and intensification, with retail and community amenities focused around nodes and major corridors. Support walkable connections to adjacent neighbourhoods, and create a concentrated sense of community activity at several key areas. Focused growth will leverage existing city infrastructure to support more sustainable use of community resources, services, and transit. Build on recent momentum to provide a setting that inspires synergies between co-located entrepreneurial, craft, and knowledge-based businesses. Attract new and diverse employment to North King s Town by providing a home for emerging enterprises, supported by physical infrastructure, serviced development sites, a desirable waterfront setting, and a range of transportation connections to adjacent neighbourhoods SUSTAIN A VIBRANT PROTECT BELLE SHAPE CHARACTER INTENSIFY INDUSTRIAL ISLAND AREAS CORRIDORS EMPLOYMENT AREA FROM DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVE IT AS A NATURALIZED AREA SACRED TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. TO GUIDE APPROPRIATE GROWTH AND CHANGE. TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH ON DIVISION STREET AND REET. ANCHORED BY IMPROVED ACCESS AND CONNECTIONS. The Vision honours the spirit and terms of the Belle Island Accord; supporting a future for Belle Island that is free of development, and sustains its natural character and sacred value to indigenous peoples. Recognize the role of established and emerging character areas throughout North King s Town in guiding how and where change should take place. Division Street will continue to play an important role as a focus for commercial activity, and a primary transportation corridor, with access between industrial areas, Highway 401, the downtown, and areas beyond. Montreal Street will continue to accommodate a range of higher density residential, mixed use, and retail uses, supporting its role as a vibrant main street through the North King s Town study area The Old Industrial Area will continue to serve as a focus for employment in North King s Town, sustained by new development sites created in conjunction with an expanded network of multi-modal streets, including the Wellington Street extension, between Railway Street and John Counter Boulevard, and new east-west roads to facilitate access to Division Street, Highway 401 and other destinations

6 BAGOT ST What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase The Public Realm (1 of 2) The Vision for the public realm is of a vibrant and active environment that is well used by North King s Town residents and visitors alike. This drawing illustrates a range of opportunities for consideration and testing during RIDEAU HEIGHTS the next phase of the secondary planning process. For instance, further analysis is required where potential roads are shown, and in particular, on private property. Tell us what you think! For instance, which opportunities resonate with you RIDEAU HEIGHTS DAY ST G R E AT C AT A R A Q U ELIOTT AVE MAPLE ST HARVEY ST CASSIDY ST OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA KIRK PATRICK ST I R I V E R HICKSON AVE BELLE FAIRWAYS KINGSCOURT BELLE ISLAND (CATARAQUI ) RAILWAY ST SEVENTH AVE DUFF ST PATRICK ST FRASER ST JOSEPH ST RUSSELL ST Legend THOMAS ST RIVER ST ORCHARD ST Potential Wellington Street extension: Subject to further study during next phase of the secondary planning process. CONCESSION ST STEPHEN ST CATARAQUI ST Potential collector road connection (subject to further study) Trails & SUP (existing and potential) KINGSTON MEMORIAL CENTRE JAMES ST CHARLES ST JOHN ST DIVISION STDIVISION STREET YORK ST MARKLAND ST RAGLAN ST REDAN ST SYDENHAM ST REET NORTH ST RIDEAUCREST HOME Potential Pedestrian Priority Streets (subject to further study) Pedestrian Priority Streets Public Parks and Open Spaces WILLIAMSVILLE Wetlands Belle Island MCBURNEY BAY ST MACK ST VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AVE QUEEN ST ORDNANCE ST WELLINGTON ST PLACE D ARMES BARRACK ST LA SALLE CAUSEWAY JOHNSON S This diagram is intended for conceptual purposes, to illustrate an aspect of the Vision. Future changes or improvements will be confirmed during the next phase of the secondary plan.

7 What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase The Public Realm (2 of 2) OPEN SPACE TYPOLOGIES OPEN SPACE CONNECTIONS Woodland in North King's Town Precedent: Mid-block Connection The enhancement and expansion of North King s Town s network of open spaces plays an important role in supporting a broad range of uses that contribute to an inclusive, accessible, and active community. The key open spaces include publicly-owned parks with a variety of recreational opportunities and facilities. Some publicly-owned lands have been designated as Environmental Protection Areas and are intended for long-term conservation. Provide a diversity of open spaces to meet different needs. These include: formal parks with an emphasis on passive recreation; sports fields and/or trail head parkettes that facilitate active recreation; and, pocket parks that serve as public gathering spaces in more densely developed areas. Design open spaces to have strong planting and trees that support a beautiful and green character of place. Design open spaces to align with the character area they are located in. Enhance the natural capital of parks and open spaces in North King s Town and the protect their tree canopy and habitat. Open space connections such as streets, paths, and trails connect open spaces, destinations, and activity nodes, contributing to an overall green character and supporting an active quality of life in North King s Town. Identify pedestrian-priority streetscapes as a focus for supporting a walkable environment. Distinguish these streets through enhanced streetscaping, lighting, and other pedestrian oriented improvements. Create, extend and/or enhance multi-use trails to support cycling, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and other active modes of movement. Design pedestrian-priority streetscapes to reinforce neighbourhood character and functional requirements of the road. Design multi-use trails to be universally accessible for all users. Identify and cultivate a variety of open space connections to meet different objectives relative to each character area. For example: a pedestrianoriented retail street; and, green mid-block connections to facilitate pedestrian movement across blocks. NATURAL HERITAGE PUBLIC REALM DESIGN Great Cataraqui River and Wetlands Precedent: Pedestrian-oriented Streetscapes Natural heritage resources in North King s Town include the Great Cataraqui Marsh and Environmentally Protected Areas. The Great Cataraqui River and its banks are also recognized as a significant riparian habitat. These natural heritage resources should be conserved while also exploring opportunities to align land use zoning, conservation policies, and natural heritage designations. Continue to conserve significant natural heritage resources in keeping with the Official Plan. Develop a conservation strategy for natural heritage resources that rationalizes land use designations, natural heritage designations, and the Vision, and that sets out mitigation measures where private lands that have become overgrown and naturalized may be redeveloped. The banks of the Great Cataraqui River are significant wildlife habitat and should be protected from development or landscape interventions. New buildings or structures developed along the river s edge or in proximity to natural heritage resources should abide by setbacks that mitigate development s negative ecological impact. Continue to include local Indigenous Peoples in planning for the sustainable conservation of natural heritage areas. Design of the public realm, including the types of planting, paving treatments, lighting, streetscape furnishings and other amenities, all contribute to a distinct sense of place, aid in wayfinding, and encourage active and frequent use of the public realm. Lighting should be designed to create a sense of security and safety while minimizing light pollution and supporting a sense of place in unique to each character area. Plantings in North King s Town should be native non-invasive species suitable for a southern Ontario environment. Plantings should contribute to a sheltered and pedestrian-friendly environment along streetscapes and facilitate the intended use of parks and open spaces. Provide additional bicycle parking around key public realm destinations, such as parks, trail heads, and areas along the waterfront. The approach to streetscape design, in terms of planting, furnishings, and lighting, should be to minimize clutter on the street and to cluster and integrate those elements to the extent feasible. Streetscape designs should also align with and support the character of streetscapes and open space connections to be identified in the Secondary Plan.

8 DAY ST What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Land Use & Development (1 of 2) This diagram outlines character areas that should inform a tailored approach to policy and guideline development in the next phase. During the next phase the boundary for the Secondary Plan will be considered in greater detail in light of area- and site-specific policies for Downtown. For instance, based partly on public feedback, the Visioning Exercise has considered a wider area that follows the rail corridor as its northern edge, and Division Street south to Queen Street as its southern edge. Tell us what you think! For instance, which opportunities resonate with you RIDEAU HEIGHTS ELIOTT AVE MAPLE ST G R E A T C A TA R A Q U I R I V E R HARVEY ST OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA CASSIDY ST 4 KIRK PATRICK ST DIVISION ST HICKSON AVE KINGSCOURT 1 BELLE FAIRWAYS 8 RAILWAY ST BELLE ISLAND (CATARAQUI ) SEVENTH AVE DUFF ST PATRICK ST FRASER ST JOSEPH ST RUSSELL ST 2 Legend 5 THOMAS ST RIVER ST 1 Old Industrial Area CONCESSION ST STEPHEN ST ORCHARD ST BAGOT ST CATARAQUI ST 2 Innovation Hub Montreal Street Corridor KINGSTON MEMORIAL CENTRE JAMES ST CHARLES ST 7 RIDEAUCREST HOME Division Street Commercial Corridor Patrick Street Neighbourhood McBurney Park Neighbourhood WILLIAMSVILLE DIVISION STREET YORK ST 6 MCBURNEY JOHN ST MARKLAND ST REDAN ST SYDENHAM ST REET RAGLAN ROAD NORTH ST BAY ST 7 8 Inner Harbour Waterfront and Belle Park ORDNANCE ST LA SALLE CAUSEWAY MACK ST VICTORIA QUEEN ST PLACE D ARMES BARRACK ST JOHNSON ST UNIVERSITY AVE WELLINGTON ST ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA EARL ST SYDENHAM QUEEN S This diagram is intended for conceptual purposes, to illustrate an aspect of the Vision. Future changes or improvements will be confirmed during the next phase of the secondary plan.

9 What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Land Use & Development (2 of 2) The following character area descriptions and relevant opportunities correspond to the Land Use and Development map. The Vision for North King s Town is that it should sustain a range of uses, including light industrial, office, small business, retail, institutional, entertainment, and residential. A mix of uses, including retail and higher density development, will be focused to major corridors to be identified through the land use review of the next phase. Tell us what you think! For instance, which opportunities resonate with you 1 OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA The Old Industrial Area is a key employment hub and will continue to sustain a range of light industrial and related employment uses. Continue to accommodate light industrial and similar employment uses. Encourage the co-location of complementary or synergistic uses, such as restaurants for workers in this area. Support the remediation of brownfields to facilitate use of under-utilized lands. Encourage less intensive uses at the edges of the Old Industrial Area that are compatible with the character of adjacent areas. 2 INNOVATION HUB The Innovation Hub is a modern live-work district that provides flexible and adaptable space for new, knowledge-based, and craft or production employment uses. Encourage the adaptive re-use of vacant industrial buildings. Support the growth and development of start-ups, knowledge-based, craft, and light production related uses, with a balance of residential uses through live-work units. Consider potential grants or tax incentive programs in the next phase of the secondary plan that could support key sectors or industries. Investigate partnership opportunities with the private sector and universities. Encourage the co-location of sectors, industries, and uses with complementary sets of expertise. Implement environmental protection policies to conserve habitat along the waterfront. Guide development to implement best practices in urban design, in particular to address all areas of the public realm and the waterfront. 5 REET CORRIDOR The Montreal Street Corridor is a mixeduse corridor that provides access to some commercial amenities while accommodating residential uses and employment related development. Support a broad mix of land uses along Montreal street. Structure their location so as to reduce potential conflicts with adjacent industrial uses. Shape development to support a walkable community, discourage auto-oriented uses such as drive-through restaurants. 4 DIVISION STREET CORRIDOR The Division Street Corridor is a commercial corridor that accommodates a range of uses, including commercial, residential, and public and community facilities. It serves as the main northsouth transportation route and connection point for areas within the Old Industrial Area. Support the growth of commercial and mixed-use developments along the Division Street Corridor, and encourage uses that are complementary to those in the Old Industrial Area. PATRICK STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD The Patrick Street Neighbourhood is a residential neighbourhood with some commercial uses, near the centre of North King s Town. Its land uses should be guided to support its generally residential character with compatible or complementary uses. Support residential infill and modest intensification in appropriate areas. Take steps over time to rationalize the neighbourhood s land use pattern and guide industrial uses to cluster in the Old Industrial Area. 6 MCBURNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD The McBurney Park Neighbourhood is a residential neighbourhood in the south of North King s Town. It has strong connections to adjacent neighbourhoods, including the Patrick Street Neighbourhood, the Inner Harbour, and Downtown. It has a generally residential character with some mix of institutional and commercial uses. Explore opportunities to support denser residential intensification and infill development where appropriate, in particular closer to Downtown and Division Street. 7 INNER HARBOUR The Inner Harbour is a mixed-use neighbourhood adjacent to Downtown and the Waterfront. Future development should be accommodated in the form of infill residential and mixed use intensification, in keeping with the character, and scale of the area, with the potential for higher density development along the waterfront. Plan for intensified residential development in proximity to the waterfront, and guide it to respect the neighbourhood s character. Explore opportunities to strengthen connections to the waterfront and the public realm when, and if, waterfront properties redevelop. Encourage the growth of new neighbourhoodrelated commercial amenities and services. Encourage a broad mix of uses, including community facilities and public facilities, to locate in the Inner Harbour. 8 WATERFRONT & BELLE The Waterfront & Belle Park are publicly-owned open spaces, and the land use for these areas is not anticipated to change. Their character is addressed as part of the public realm.

10 What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Movement (1 of 2) The Vision for movement in North King s Town is of a highly active, interconnected, and accessible environment that supports a broad range of movement options. This drawing aims to identify opportunities to: create walkable streets; improve pedestrian connections between open spaces and the waterfront; and, improve multi-modal and goods movement access to, and within the Old Industrial Area. MOVEMENT NETWORK The drawing shown on this panel is subject to further testing and analysis during the next phase of the Secondary Planning process. In particular, where potential roads are shown on private property. Tell us what you think! For instance, which opportunities resonate with you Precedent: Encouraging active transportation The Movement Framework prioritizes pedestrians, while clarifying the role, character, and capacity of all streets within North King s Town. New local and collector streets are proposed, with connections to Arterial roads (Division Street and John Counter Boulevard), to provide greater choice for users to reach their destination. RIDEAU HEIGHTS More detailed analysis on transportation needs and opportunities will be undertaken during the next phase of the secondary plan is being developed. Any potential road connections are subject to further feasibility testing and design. G R E AT C A T A R A Q U I R DAY ST ELIOTT AVE Designate and design Division Street and John Counter Boulevard to accommodate high volumes of commuter and goods movement. KIRK PATRICK ST DIVISION ST HARVEY ST HICKSON AVE OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA MAPLE ST CASSIDY ST I V E R Develop new local and collector streets to improve access and connectivity throughout the Study area, in particular in the Old Industrial Area. Design Pedestrian Priority streets to support a safe, convenient, and comfortable walking environment. KINGSCOURT BELLE FAIRWAYS BELLE ISLAND (CATARAQUI ) Consider further opportunities to enhance the movement network in North King s Town in line with the Vision during the development of the Secondary Plan in the next phase of the project. SEVENTH AVE RAILWAY ST DUFF ST FRASER ST JOSEPH ST PATRICK ST RUSSELL ST Road Network: Legend The northern portion of the Wellington Street Extension could boost connectivity and access through the Old Industrial Area, but the need for the southern portion should be re-evaluated through a vision-oriented analysis that considers a range of factors beyond transportation needs. CONCESSION ST STEPHEN ST THOMAS ST BAGOT ST CATARAQUI ST RIVER ST ORCHARD ST Potential Wellington Street extension: Subject to further study during next phase of the Secondary Planning process. Arterial Road KINGSTON MEMORIAL CENTRE JAMES ST CHARLES ST Potential collector road (subject to further study) WILLIAMSVILLE DIVISION STREET YORK ST JOHN ST MARKLAND ST REDAN ST SYDENHAM ST REET RAGLAN ROAD NORTH ST RIDEAUCREST HOME Potential Pedestrian Priority Streets (subject to further study) Pedestrian Priority Streets PEDESTRIANS MCBURNEY BAY ST MACK ST JOHNSON S VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AVE QUEEN ST ORDNANCE ST WELLINGTON ST PLACE D ARMES BARRACK ST LA SALLE CAUSEWAY ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA Precedent: Accessible public realm design EARL ST QUEEN S SYDENHAM The comfort and safety of pedestrians of all degrees of mobility is critical to sustaining a healthy community. This diagram is intended for conceptual purposes, to illustrate an aspect of the Vision. Future changes or improvements will be confirmed during the next phase of the secondary plan. Design pedestrian connections (sidewalks, trails) to comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. Install sidewalks on both sides of all public streets. Install new, or retrofit existing sidewalks to be wide enough to accommodate people using wheelchairs and moving in opposite directions.

11 What Should Be Considered During the Next Phase Movement (2 of 2) The drawing shown on this panel is subject to further testing and analysis during the next phase of the Secondary Planning process. In particular, where potential roads are shown on private property. Tell us what you think! For instance, which opportunities resonate with you RIDEAU HEIGHTS PUBLIC TRANSIT G R E AT C A T A R A Q U I R DAY ST Kingston Public Transit. Credit: Matthew Manor KIRK PATRICK ST ELIOTT AVE HARVEY ST OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA MAPLE ST CASSIDY ST I V E R As North King s Town develops, public transit will play an increasingly important role in managing transportation demand and connecting the neighbourhood with other parts of the city. As an employment hub, public transit will be a key option for commuters to reach their workplaces. DIVISION ST HICKSON AVE KINGSCOURT BELLE FAIRWAYS During the next phase of the secondary plan, consider options to improve transit service as part of the City s ongoing transit planning initiatives. SEVENTH AVE RAILWAY ST DUFF ST FRASER ST PATRICK ST BELLE ISLAND (CATARAQUI ) Multi-Modal Corridors: Legend Design key stops along nodes and corridors to include enhanced transit infrastructure, such as shelters and benches, to provide protection for riders. JOSEPH ST Existing Transit Service RUSSELL ST THOMAS ST RIVER ST ORCHARD ST Existing and Planned Cycling Routes (on street) STEPHEN ST BAGOT ST Existing and Planned Transit + Cycling Corridors CONCESSION ST KINGSTON MEMORIAL CENTRE JAMES ST CHARLES ST CATARAQUI ST RIDEAUCREST HOME Potential Cycling and/or Transit Corridors Existing + Potential Shared Use Path / Trail WILLIAMSVILLE DIVISION STREET YORK ST JOHN ST MARKLAND ST REDAN ST SYDENHAM ST REET RAGLAN ROAD NORTH ST Potential Wellington Street extension: Subject to further study during next phase of the Secondary Planning process. MCBURNEY BAY ST MACK ST JOHNSON S VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AVE QUEEN ST ORDNANCE ST WELLINGTON ST PLACE D ARMES BARRACK ST LA SALLE CAUSEWAY ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA TRAILS AND EARL ST CYCLING QUEEN S SYDENHAM This diagram is intended for conceptual purposes, to illustrate an aspect of the Vision. Future changes or improvements will be confirmed during the next phase. Precedent: Integrated multi-modal network Degree of Sustainability Transportation Demand Management Diagram Transportation Demand Management (TDM) includes measures and strategies to decrease vehicular use and increase the proportion of trips made by transit or active transportation modes. Support design measures and programs to encourage a shift in modal split, including cycling infrastructure and streetscaping improvements. Encourage the growth of walkable and pedestrian-oriented nodes, corridors, and growth centres. Carefully manage parking supply and pricing to encourage other transportation options than personal automobiles. Cycling is an important part of a comprehensive multi-modal network. It can be both a travel option for commuters and a recreational activity. The Vision aspires to expand and further integrate cycling infrastructure with key travel routes, transit services and destinations. The City is currently undertaking an Active Transportation Master Plan. Considerations for the placement of Active transportation facilities is being reviewed from a network perspective via the ATMP project. During the next phase of the secondary plan, consider opportunities to separate bike lanes along arterial or collector roads from adjacent vehicle lanes, as part of the detailed transportation review. Consider including cycling infrastructure (bike racks, shelters) at key transit stops and other busy destinations.

12 Next Steps for the Secondary Plan The study has identified a number of opportunities to inform the creation of a Secondary Plan for North King s Town, and in doing so, through conversations with community members and stakeholders, confirmed the need for a Secondary Plan in the Study Area. Moving forward, there will be several steps in undertaking the completion of a Secondary Plan for North King s Town. Community Visioning & Preliminary Market Analysis Secondary Plan Reconnaissance & Public Launch Analysis & Opportunities Vision & Directions for Secondary Plan Prepare Secondary Plan April - May 2016 May - June 2016 July - December 2016 Future Phase Background Review Stakeholder Interviews Project Launch Site Analysis Market Analysis Identify Directions for Secondary Plan Finalize Directions for Secondary Plan Deliver Final Visioning Report Undertake supporting studies Prepare Secondary Plan based on Vision Continue to engage the community in developing the secondary plan PREPARING THE SECONDARY PLAN The City of Kingston Official Plan specifies a number of supporting studies for Secondary Plans. The Visioning Report will provide specific recommendations to guide these studies, a brief synopsis of the recommendations is provided below. Transportation Plan The transportation plan should reflect the Vision for a walkable, pedestrian-oriented, and multi-modal movement network, and specify recommendations to reflect this Vision. It should be completed as part of the secondary planning process and under the supervision of the Planning, Engineering, and Transportation Departments. It should reconsider the need for the Wellington Street Extension south of Railway Street. Land Use Plan The land use plan should reflect the Vision for a diverse community with a variety of housing and employment options, including industrial areas. Complementary urban design guidelines should also be developed to foster a comfortable and safe public realm. The land use review should also investigate the development potential of key sites, such as the Davis Tannery and the Outer Station. Pending proposals, such as those to move the Outer Station, should also be considered as the secondary plan is being developed. Servicing Plan The servicing plan should investigate sustainable development options including district energy and stormwater management features to enable on-site water treatment and capture. Financial and Implementation Plan The financial plan should investigate additional options to support development, beyond the City s brownfields tax incentive program. It could also identify pilot projects and specific programs that can kick-start development in key areas. As a general principle, it should examine both capital and operational/life-cycle costs. Heritage Properties Study A study should be completed to determine options for conserving properties in North King s Town that are identified as having cultural heritage value but are not yet protected. Re-branding Old Industrial Area The next phase of the secondary plan should consider options for rebranding the Old Industrial Area. NEXT STEPS Following today s event, your input will be used by the consultant team to inform updates and revisions to the draft Visioning Report. The revised report will be released for public review and comment following the event. Notification will be provided by once the report is online and available for download from the project website. You will be able to provide comment on the draft report up to two weeks after it is available for download. Once have been received, the consultant team will consider them in completing revisions and preparing the final draft Visioning Report. Planning Committee will be presented with the final report and will have an opportunity to review and endorse its findings, including the preparation of a Secondary Plan. Stay tuned to the project website for further updates on the project process as the Visioning Report is finalized and the project moves into the secondary planning phase. (Project Website: