Cataraqui Town Centre Redevelopment
The Cataraqui Centre and northwest quadrant study area is located along Princess Street, approximately 10 km from Kingston City Hall, and spans about 5.2 km².
The proposed development envisions transforming the car-oriented mall and surrounding low-density lands into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, and sustainable mixed-use neighbourhood. A site visit and mapping analysis revealed extensive underutilized space characterized by surface parking lots, large setbacks, big-box stores, and isolated building footprints within three segregated land uses: commercial, industrial, and residential.
Role: Project Manager and Designer
Lead Designer: Nvar Jaf
Team: Nvar Jaf, Jennifer Rodriguez, Myles Fox, Patrick Brown, Max Jia
Guiding Design Principles:
Connectivity: Introduce new street networks and break up superblocks to create a human scale and improve mobility for all users.
Placemaking: Creating a sense of community through engaging public space.
Housing and Mixed-Use Development: Provide a diverse range of housing types and sizes to meet the needs of different households and income levels.
Sustainability: Integrate green roofs, sustainable rainwater systems, and protect wetlands and natural heritage features.
Active Transportation: Reduce car dependence by prioritizing public transit, walking, and cycling.
