Rideau Heights, Kingston

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Rideau Heights is a 32-hectare area in northern Kingston, Ontario consisting primarily of row-housing and low-rise apartment buildings. The area is physically isolated and economically disadvantaged. [1] Kingston's Housing Authority has identified Rideau Heights as a pilot project for improving the area with the intent of applying the lessons learned to other social housing sites throughout the city. [2]

A regeneration strategy is being developed for Rideau Heights. The project incorporates a public and stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure that residents have opportunities to contribute. [3]

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References

  1. "Rideau Heights Regeneration - City of Kingston". cityofkingston.ca. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  2. "Welcome to Rideau Heights Regeneration Online | Rideau Heights Regeneration". rideauheights.com. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  3. "Rideau Heights Regeneration - Community Engagement Update & Recommended Design Directions for Shannon Park". City of Kingston. Retrieved 2015-08-10.

Coordinates: 44°15′32″N76°29′17″W / 44.259°N 76.488°W / 44.259; -76.488