A transformative redevelopment is on the table for the Metro grocery site at Princess and Barrie Streets. The proposal calls for two residential towers, 20 and 25 storeys, connected by a multi-storey podium, adding more than 450 residential units to Kingston’s downtown core. The ground floor would retain and expand the existing Metro, creating a modernized anchor retail space.
From a commercial real estate perspective, the project represents a rare large-scale infill opportunity in a constrained urban market. It blends high-density residential with essential retail, improves pedestrian and delivery infrastructure, and adds structured parking, supporting both residential demand and retail viability. If approved, the development could redefine the block’s role in downtown Kingston’s retail and residential mix.
