Charles Street Terminal Redevelopment

 The Charles Street Terminal has been a foundational element of the downtown Kitchener community for more than 30 years. Bus service ended at the site in 2019 and the site is currently under contract, serving the community as a COVID-19 testing facility. With the contract set to come to an end in the coming months, the Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener are eager to begin conversations with the community about the potential redevelopment of the site.

Located at 15 Charles Street West, the property occupies a key location in downtown Kitchener with close proximity to the new King Victoria Transit Hub and ION LRT. With a footprint of 10,470 square meters (1.047 hectare / 2.59 acres in size), the size and location of the property make the future use of this site an important discussion point for the community. 

Based on the strategic plans of the Region of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener, four initial areas of consideration have been created to help guide the site redevelopment process. They include:

1. Affordable housing options
2. Climate action
3. Equity, diversity and inclusion
4. A thriving economy

With these areas in mind, we would like to invite you to participate in a brief 5-10 minute survey on the values that will drive the redevelopment of the site. This survey will close for public feedback on December 31, 2021. 

Thank you for taking the time to help shape the future of our community!