Downtown & Harbour Area Architectural Guidelines
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For more information on the Downtown and Harbour Area Architectural Guidelines Study, contact:
City of Kingston
Planning & Development Department
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 3180
The following introduces the Downtown and Harbour Area Architectural Guidelines Study. The full document can be downloaded using the link at right.
The Downtown and Harbour Architectural Guidelines Study was a City initiated study undertaken by Baird Sampson Neuert Architects. The study was intended to guide building design within the Downtown and Harbour Area Study Area as shown on the map attached as Exhibit 'A'. It generally includes Princess, Queen and Brock Streets from Division Street to the harbour and the area generally expands from Bay Street to William Street including the waterfront area. The historic Market Square District and City Hall are within the study area.
The study was undertaken in accordance with the detailed Terms of Reference for the project. Components of the study include:
- an Architectural Character Statement intended to provide a snapshot of the architectural and streetscape character of the study area which was assessed based upon five sub-areas namely the Market Square Heritage Conservation District; the Historic Area Adjoining the Market Square Heritage Conservation District; Lower Princess Street; the Harbour; and North Block and Environs area;
- an Architectural Character Plan to document how old and new buildings could co-exist in a respectful manner and how the unique character of the Downtown and Harbour Area could be respected and also developed based on the five sub areas;
- Architectural Guidelines containing standards designed to be compatible with the historic architecture and unique character of the Study Area which was designed with guidelines for the entire Study Area and then with specific guidelines for the various sub areas;
- an Implementation Plan identifying the Consultant recommended means of implementing the study's findings; and
- the study's recommendations.
The findings of the Downtown and Harbour Architectural Guidelines Study, including the proposed land use policy framework, will be used as background information for the Comprehensive Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review.
