PRINCESS STREET RECONSTRUCTION

The foot of Princess Street is being reconstructed as part of the Downtown Action Plan. The 2010 reconstruction project runs from Princess Street below Ontario Street up to King Street. The work will start in Spring of 2010 and should be completed by July 1, 2010. MORE ...

RECOMMENDED PLAN
FOR ALMA, BALACLAVA

The Class Environmental Assessment process has resulted in a preferred approach to the reconstruction and realignment of Alma and Balaclava streets in the vicinity of McBurney Park. MORE ...

Court Dismisses Developer's Appeal
In Four-Year-Old Block D Lawsuit

Feb 25/10 > A decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has brought an end to a four-year-old lawsuit filed by Kingston 2000 Developments Ltd. against the City of Kingston. The original lawsuit, filed in 2006, sought $47.5 million in damages against the City.  MORE ...

Princess & King Streets Work Begins March 1

Feb 04/10 > The reconstruction of lower Princess Street and King Street and will begin March 1 and end June 30. Shops will remain open and accessible in the reconstruction area. The City and its contractors, Corcoran Excavating, will have public liaisons working with businesses and the public throughout the project.  MORE ...

Workshops Focus On Urban Design Guidelines

Jan 19/10 > Urban design guidelines for both low and medium density residential intensification and new communities will be the focus of a couple of February 3 public open houses/workshops. The two sets of guidelines are expected to be completed in June.  MORE ...

Ravensview Makes Kingston A Global Leader

Oct 09/09 > The City of Kingston's largest municipal capital project ever is now completed. Originally constructed in 1957, the plant never once shut down during extensive upgrades. This state-of-the-art facility makes Kingston a global leader in wastewater treatment and may also make Kingston a leader in the re-use of this treated water for irrigation — a use that is currently being researched.  MORE ...

Shoreline & Pathway Improvements Planned

Jun. 16/09 > The City is developing designs to restore Kingston's shoreline and improve its waterfront pathway from the foot of Simcoe Street to the vicinity of the West Street boat launch and the back of 33 Ontario Street. A public information session on the plans is scheduled for June 22.  MORE ...

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILED

Community Development Services has announced that the new City of Kingston Neighbourhood Profiles are now available for the public to access and use. The Neighbourhood Profiles were created to provide demographic information that can be used to assess the needs of Kingston communities, improve planning and deliver services as effectively as possible. The  LEARN MORE ...