Trent’s housing strategy was developed to further align the residence program to the University’s strategic objectives, meet growing residence demand, enhance the student experience, and respond to housing pressures in the Peterborough community.
The strategy was developed after extensive engagement and dialogue with key stakeholders in the Trent community, including over 3,000 students. In February of 2019, the Housing Strategy was submitted to the Trent University Board of Governors, where it received approval.
The strategy has three broad recommendations for implementation by 2028:
- Engage in capital development to build 700 beds in Peterborough
- Renovate the university owned residences in Peterborough, and
- Continue to provide a strong residence program and services.
Supporting Resources
Housing Strategy Executive Summary
Housing Strategy Consultation Summary
Action
Since the submission of the housing strategy, and despite delays related to COVID-19, Student Housing has made progress in each of the key recommendations. Please see below for updates on our progress:
Capital Development
| Date | Milestone |
| April 17, 2023 | NRFP Submission deadline. |
| August 23, 2022 | RFP for new college residence and Otonabee College replacement released |
| May 19, 2022 | RFPQ submissions are due |
| April 21, 2022 | RFPQ for a partner on the new college residence and Otonabee College is released |
| January 2022 | The Scion Group completed an updated market and demand analysis |
| March 2021 | Trent University receives the completed financial feasibility for new capital development from Ernst & Young |
| March 2020 | Trent University receives the completed Facilities Development Plan from Brook McIlroy |
| October - November 2019 | Housing Strategy Town Halls and consultations |
| September 2019 | Ernst & Young and Brook McIlroy are selected as consultants for the financial strategy and facilities development plan respectively |
Renovations
| Date | Milestone |
| May 2023 | 2023-24 renovations begin. A series of 23 renovations projects are scheduled to be complete by April 2024. |
| November 2022 | The Scion Group delivered the Residence Renovations Facilities and Finance Plan. |
| March 30, 2022 | Facilities Plan Visioning session (conducted on zoom) |
| December 2021 | The Scion Group and Hanbury begin to conduct a space analysis and develop a facilities and financing plan for renovations. |
| September 2019 | Champlain College Residence consultation |
| June 2019 | Lett Architects is selected to conduct a feasibility study on a Champlain College renovation |
Programs & Services
| Date | Milestone |
| June 2023 | Student Housing develops a plan for a new community housing program in Peterborough and Durham GTA, to support students securing off campus housing. |
| June 14 - 15, 2023 | Consultation meetings for the best practices analysis of the residence life and education program. |
| May 2023 | Student Housing secures Scion to conduct a student housing market & demand analysis for off campus housing in Peterborough and Durham. |
| March 2023 | Student Housing hires expert practitioners Chad Nuttall (UTM), David Kim (UofT), and Clayton McCourt (WLU) to conduct a best practice analysis of the residence life and education program. |
| September 2022 | Student Housing establishes a committee to develop a Smudging Policy in Residence policy. |
| September 2022 | Student Housing receives the business process review report from KPMG. |
| January 2022 | Housing Services partners with KPMG on a business process review to improve student services. |
| April 2021 | Housing Services partners with KPMG on a business process review to improve student services. |
| March 2020 | Housing Services announces the development of 4 new academic clusters to support student success. |
| October 2020 | Housing Services establishes an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Task Force. |
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Watch for housing strategy updates on here and on myTrent. Questions about Trent’s housing strategy? Email us at residence@trentu.ca.