The City of Kingston is asking residents how they want to be consulted about new housing projects in their neighbourhoods. From August 19 to September 21, residents can complete an online survey or attend a drop-in session to help shape how the City communicates about housing solutions.
A drop-in information session will be held at the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd, on September 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The feedback gathered will inform recommendations to be presented to Kingston City Council in November 2026.
This review follows a February 3, 2026 Council motion directing staff to examine public consultation and engagement practices related to new and existing supportive housing. The motion was brought forward by Councillor Lisa Osanic and amended by Council to improve communications around shelters and supportive housing sites.
The motion was prompted by public outcry from residents near 1056 Palmerston Crescent, where the City announced supportive housing only after the property purchase had closed. At a February Council meeting, Councillor Ryan Boehme said the City’s communications department had become “very reactive” and that “fear grows with the lack of information.”
JC Kenny, Director of Communications & Customer Experience at the City of Kingston, said the City is seeking input from housing and homelessness service providers, individuals with lived experience, neighbours of recent housing solution projects, and all interested community members. “We want to ensure that any enhanced approaches meet the needs of our community,” Kenny said.
Residents can learn more and complete the survey on the Get Involved Kingston page.
