A recent project in downtown Kingston illustrates this approach. When zoning layers, community concerns, and a tight timeline converged, the team mapped each approval step, maintained ongoing dialogue with city staff, and revised plans strategically until permissions were secured. Nathan recalls how those lessons now guide similar developments: “We learned the importance of addressing concerns before they escalate, and we apply that insight to every new site,” he says. That project’s success reinforced the value of early engagement and clear communication, both with municipal authorities and with neighbors who might be affected. As another recent example of their capabilities, Nathan points to a student housing project near Princess Street, where Patry Group is creating a six-storey building with about 23 units and roughly 75 bedrooms close to the university. Additionally, the company is currently constructing a larger sixstorey, 300-unit wood-frame development, which demonstrates their capacity for substantial multiunit work. On those projects, and other projects, Patry Group has made it an emphasis to anticipate future infrastructure needs. Nathan highlights the decision to install up to around 130 electric vehicle chargers on certain properties despite modest local EV uptake. “We put in chargers even though current demand is low, because we believe it adds long-term value,” he explains. Routine rooftop solar installations have become standard on new builds, and the team investigates solar siding and battery storage options. Although these features may exceed immediate expectations, they align with a belief that tenants and owners benefit over time from lower operating costs and readiness for emerging technologies. Embedding JUNE 2025
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