About SPEAKingston

 
 

Smart growth for Kingston

SPEAKingston was formed in 2019 to support smart growth for Kingston and its communities. We want to make Kingston an outstanding place to live, work, play and invest. SPEAKingston is supported by over 100 Founders and has nearly 500 members who are engaged and committed to creating a livable city where we can all grow and thrive.

We are committed to:

  • strengthening our city’s physical, technological and cultural infrastructure

  • growing the economic base by expanding employment and housing options, and maintaining competitive tax rates

  • 
fostering attractive, vibrant, walkable and safe urban core and neighbourhoods

  • protecting historical assets and natural environment in responsible ways


SPEAKingston is actively engaged with community members, industry, local business associations and City council. Our activities include:

  • monthly member newsletters with information about current city issues, council news and smart growth initiatives

  • member engagement events, including webinars and social events

  • member surveys to understand priorities and concerns

  • engagement with city councillors and municipal elections to advocate for smart growth

Become a SPEAKingston member! Get involved with your city and help us bring smart growth to Kingston!

Questions about SPEAKingston? Contact us at: speakingston@gmail.com