City of Kelowna seeking feedback on North End neighbourhood plan – Okanagan | 24CA News

When Tolko Industries shuttered its lumber mill close to downtown Kelowna three years in the past, hypothesis instantly sprouted as to what the lakefront space, plus the encircling neighbourhood, would appear to be within the years to come back.

Will it’s tower-filled, an extension of the constructing increase within the downtown space? How tall will the towers go? How a lot inexperienced house will there be?

On Wednesday, the City of Kelowna issued an announcement saying it was inviting residents to have their say on three ideas for the North End.

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“The draft concepts are the culmination of earlier public engagement, detailed technical analysis, our Imagine Kelowna community vision, and the 2040 official community plan,” reads the assertion.

Notably, town says the North End plan will embody “high-level guidance” for the previous lumber mill web site, a 16-hectare property that’s anticipated to be redeveloped via a separate course of.

Still, in keeping with town, residents will have the ability to weigh in on the preliminary ideas both in particular person at three info classes or on-line.

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“We’re excited to bring concepts to the community which reflect the vision and objectives established for the North End and consider a variety of needs such as parks, transportation and housing,” mentioned Aaron Thibeault, undertaking lead.

“Residents helped shape these concepts and now have the opportunity to review, give us feedback, and inform a refined concept.”

The on-line survey will run till Sept. 3, whereas the in-person info classes will run:

• Sunday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to three p.m., on the Kelowna Farmers’ Market at Kerry Park
• Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3 to six p.m., downtown Kelowna library
• Sunday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to midday, Knox Mountain Park

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“At this stage of the project, we want to learn what people like about each of the draft concepts, what could be improved, and what might be missing,” mentioned Thibeault.

“This will help us understand which elements of different concepts we should consider moving forward along with any adjustments needed before a more complete concept and the final plan are presented.”

The metropolis says a refined idea is anticipated later this yr and the ultimate plan concerning the North End is anticipated to be accomplished in early 2024.

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