Sydenham Heritage Area Designation
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The Final Report on the Old Sydenham Heritage Area Conservation District Study.
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Cultural Heritage Resource Inventory of a number of buildings within the HCD Study area.
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PDF 6.9MB]
Executive Summary of the Old Sydenham HCD Study.
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PDF 234KB]
MAP
Map outlining the Sydenham Heritage Area.
RELATED LINKS
How to obtain a Heritage Permit.
Learn about the Kingston Municipal Heritage Committee.
Browse Ontario's Heritage Act.
The Ontario Ministry of Culture's website offers a Heritage Tool Kit that explains how Heritage Conservation Districts are designated.
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Known for its beautiful historic homes and buildings, Sydenham Heritage Area consists of about 550 properties bordered roughly by Johnson Street, Barrie Street and Lake Ontario. This charming neighbourhood is home to notable properties such as McIntosh Castle, the Frontenac County Courthouse and the Martello Tower housing the Murney Tower Museum.
The City has now completed a report on the possible designation of the area as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD). Such a designation would allow the City to guide future change in the district with a plan, policies and guidelines focused on conserving, protecting and enhancing the district's historic character.
During the preparation of the report, more than 60 residents attended a May open house and a July drop-in session at City Hall. A third public meeting was held at Newlands Pavilion in September.
In addition, citizens could also offer their thoughts on the proposed HCD designation through an Online "Your Opinion" comment form.
The HCD designation is achieved under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation could be use to preserve vistas and space within the area in addition to its buildings and streets. Kingston's Market Square and Barriefield Village areas enjoy this designation.
At the open houses, heritage consultant Carl Bray explained why the Sydenham Heritage Area might qualify for the designation and how citizens could be involved in shaping the elements of an HCD plan and the designation bylaw that would manage the area.
PROJECT CONTACT:
Marcus Letourneau, Heritage Planner, 613-546-4291, ext. 1386.
