Campus Planning and Real Estate

Campus Planning and Real Estate plans campuses and all spaces within to be welcoming, accessible, inclusive, and supportive of the people who use these spaces, so everyone can thrive, excel and feel they belong.

 

What We Do

Our team ensures that new development and changes to the built environment align with the principles and goals of the Campus Master Plan, and that campus planning is conducted through an integrated approach that ensures the long-term sustainability and management of the University’s architectural, environmental, and cultural resources.

Campus Planning and Real Estate is committed to undertaking land use assessments and strategic space planning, assessing the long term needs based on programmatic and enrollment changes and optimizing space utilization on Queen’s Campus.

Services

Campus Planning and Real Estate offers strategic planning services to all sectors of the University.

Our goal is to help create and maintain a quality learning and work environment, and to do so with important long term planning issues in mind.

Campus Planning

The updated Campus Master Plan (CMP) establishes a vision and framework to guide how the university will physically change over the next 10 to 15 years to accommodate Queen's evolving programs and activities, and in support of the initiative of our faculty, staff and students that makes Queen's a world-class university.

Learn more about the Campus Master Plan.

Accessibility, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Facilities is always working toward improving the accessibility of our campus. In support of this, our building directory allows for targeted searches of accessibility features in buildings on campus and provide the most information possible to make navigating and planning easier for Queen's students, staff and visitors.

View our Building Directory

Planning of the Interior Built Environment

We create functional and beautiful design solutions in a collaborative process to fit your vision, function, and budget. We find creative design solutions for interior environments while supporting the health, safety, and the well-being of the people who use those spaces. Designs must adhere to code and regulatory requirements and encourage the principles of environmental sustainability and accessibility.

Learn more about Design Standards and The Built Environment Advisory Group

Campus Map

Our team, in collaboration with University Relations, oversees the development and administration of Queen's interactive campus map. Learn about all our university has to offer - in Kingston and beyond. 

Have feedback to share? Let us know

View the Queen's Map

Signage and Wayfinding

Signage and Wayfinding are a part of the visual identity of Queen’s and consistency helps in establishing a sense of unity across campus. It is also important that signage is presented in a clear and accessible manner 

All new signage must follow the updated signage templates and conform to the Queen's Signage Policy

Learn more about Signage and how to order new or replacement signs.

Real Estate & Leasing

Campus Planning and Real Estate advises senior leadership of the University on the acquisition and disposition of properties. The department also works with University clients to address their off campus space or residential leasing requirements.

Leases and licenses for Queen's University must follow the Real Property Acquisition, Disposition, and Leasing Procedures.

For questions regarding real estate or leasing please contact: CPRE@queensu.ca