The Kent Street Activity Centre is a valued community facility but is aging and requires significant re-investment. Together with the Kent Street Seniors Executive Committee, the City is conducting a study to determine programming and activity space needs of older adults (55+) in the city. The options for re-investment could include renovation, replacement, expansion, and/or relocation.
The study will explore:
The activity needs of older adults (55+) in the community;
Trends;
Resident preferences and perceived needs; and
Best practices.
The project team is engaging directly with stakeholder groups and service providers, including conducting a community survey.
The survey is now closed.
The study is scheduled for completion in early 2024.
The Kent Street Activity Centre is a valued community facility but is aging and requires significant re-investment. Together with the Kent Street Seniors Executive Committee, the City is conducting a study to determine programming and activity space needs of older adults (55+) in the city. The options for re-investment could include renovation, replacement, expansion, and/or relocation.
The study will explore:
The activity needs of older adults (55+) in the community;
Trends;
Resident preferences and perceived needs; and
Best practices.
The project team is engaging directly with stakeholder groups and service providers, including conducting a community survey.
The survey is now closed.
The study is scheduled for completion in early 2024.
The Kent Street Activity Centre Needs Assessment Study conducted by RC Strategies was completed in the Spring of 2024.
228 Community Surveys were completed, 11 discussion sessions with over 75 participants were held, and 61 public comments were received.
Trends and best practices, a jurisdictional scan of seniors programming, population and demographics, and a review of current programming and facility utilization were researched and analyzed in finalizing the Needs Assessment Study. The recommended approach from the Needs Assessment Study is for the City to work with service delivery partners towards meeting the identified core space needs for Seniors at an integrated community “hub” facility.
A corporate report dated April 29, 2024 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled “Kent Street Activity Centre Needs Assessment Study” was presented to Mayor and Council.
Motion Number: 2024-144 was moved and seconded that Council:
Receive for information, the report dated April 29, 2024, from the Director of Recreation and Culture, titled “Kent Street Activity Centre Needs Assessment Study;” and
Direct staff to share this corporate report as well as the accompanying needs assessment report, with the Community Hub Steering Committee for their consideration.
Kent Street Activity Centre Community Survey has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Survey Opens
Kent Street Activity Centre Community Survey has finished this stage
Survey launches November 3, 2023.
Survey Closed
Kent Street Activity Centre Community Survey has finished this stage
Survey closes Monday, November 27, 2023.
Under Review
Kent Street Activity Centre Community Survey has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
January 2024
Kent Street Activity Centre Community Survey is currently at this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
