Regeneration Forum Regenerating Kingston s Rideau Heights. Presented by Michel Trocmé February 10, 2014

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1 Regeneration Forum Regenerating Kingston s Rideau Heights Presented by Michel Trocmé February 10, 2014

2 Today s Presentation 1. Rideau Heights Background and Context 2. Consultation: What we ve Heard So Far 3. Market Overview 4. What is the Right Mix for Rideau Heights?

3 1. Background and Context Kingston context Rideau Heights Queens University Downtown Royal Military College Former Kingston Penitentiary

4 1. Background and Context Study area context

5 1. Background and Context Rideau Heights by Numbers Quarry, site of future Walmart Study Area Focus Area 29 hectares (72 acres) of land 2,000 residents 25% of community members are under 15 years old 501 units operated by KFHC 56 buildings 73% row houses 27% apartment buildings 4 Bus routes serve the neighbourhood 3 Schools within walking distance 2 parks totaling 10 hectares (25 acres) 1 Community Centre

6 1. Background and Context Timeline 2010 Municipal Housing Strategy recommends development of neighbourhood renewal strategy for Rideau Heights public housing sites City of Kingston Strategic Plan recommends that a neighbourhood renewal plan be prepared. Shannon Park community centre 2013 Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC) Strategic Plan supports partnership with the City for public housing renewal June 2013 City and KFHC engage Urban Strategies team to lead the master planning for Rideau Heights regeneration November 2013 Council approves budget for detailed design & construction of Shannon Park/new community centre.

7 Main path in Shannon Park Wally Elmer Community Centre Shannon Park splash pad Entrance to Shannon Park from Wilson St.

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9 2. Consultation: What We ve Heard So Far

10 3. What we ve heard so far Consultation so far Summer events Discussions with community animators Small group meetings Community Open Houses

11 3. What we ve heard so far What do you value in your community? Grass and trees Close to amenities, shopping, schools Services like the community centre Splash pad Our neighbours Activities for kids Park equipment Sense of community Parks and green space Community services

12 3. What we ve heard so far What would you like to change in your community? Garbage, dirty and unclean Not enough activities for kids Better and more play structures Drug dealing Lower utility costs Parks are blank Better environment More stores close by Building repairs Frequency of bus service More activities for teens

13 4. Principles Draft Principles Developed based on the conversations with residents over the past couple months The principles will guide any development and change in the neighbourhood 1 Create an affordable, safe and healthy community 5 Get the little things right 2 Connect the community 6 Build trust through visible success 3 Support the community 7 Achievable, realistic planning 4 Enhance parks and public spaces

14 3. Market Overview

15 3. Market Overview Rideau Heights Residential Market Planned public investments in Parks & Community Centre will improve marketability A variety of ownership, ground-related housing has been marketed successfully in recent years Demand for semi-detached and row housing projected to average of units per year Demand for market rental apartments projected to average of units per year due to considerable competition Demand for new condominium apartments is expected to be very limited. Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting

16 3. Market Overview Supply and Demand for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing Percent of Units 70 RGI Units in Kingston Service Area Households on RGI Waiting List in Kingston Service Area (July 2011 to July 2013) KFHC Social Housing Units in Core Study Area Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from the City of Kingston

17 3. Market Overview Recent Duration of Social Housing Tenancy Percent yrs 28.3 < 1 or Vacant 6-10 yrs 1 to < 2 Vacant or < 1yr 2 to < 3 3 to < yrs 2-3 yrs 1-2 yrs to < or More 13.3 Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from the City of Kingston

18 6. Shannon Park Improvements Building Conditions Our analysis has shown some blocks are in better shape than others 80 Daly Street 1130 Montreal Street

19 4. What is the Right Mix for Rideau Heights?

20 4. Mixed-income Regeneration Comparisons Tenure Mix Building Types Regent Park 7,477 Units Market 5,386 units 72% Non Market 2,091 units 28% Towers Mid-rise Stacked town homes Alexandra Park 2,468 Units Market 1,743 units 57% Non Market 725 units 43% Towers Townhomes Back to back towns Lawrence Heights (Phase 1) Market 824 units 77% Non Market 233 units 23% Towns Mid-rise High-rise 1,057 Units Don Mount Court Market 187 units 45% Non Market 232 units 55% Stacked townhouses Townhouse condominiums Low-rise apartment 419 Units

21 Questions: How do you spark development in a part of the city where development hasn t typically occurred? What policy levers or measures could be used by the city? What is the right income mix where none has existed in the past?

22 How do you spark development in a part of the city where development hasn t typically occurred? Investment in community facilities Invest in public realm Invest in improving connectivity Short term neighbourhood fix ups

23 How do you spark development in a part of the city where development hasn t typically occurred? Investment in community facilities Invest in public realm Invest in improving connectivity Short term neighbourhood fix ups What policy levers or measures could be used by the city? Support private investment by making sites available Leverage the overall asset value

24 How do you spark development in a part of the city where development hasn t typically occurred? Investment in community facilities Invest in public realm Invest in improving connectivity Short term neighbourhood fix ups What policy levers or measures could be used by the city? Support private investment by making sites available Leverage the overall asset value What is the right income mix where none has existed in the past? Don t focus on a magic income formula, focus on diversity of offerings Be opportunistic with market housing Move towards smaller units Plan for incremental regeneration in order to learn from the phasing.

25 Thank you! Michel Trocmé