North End Plan Concepts are ready for input - have your say!
Residents are invited to provide input on three unique neighbourhood concepts being presented as part of the North End planning process. Engagement is taking place from August 2- October 22, 2023.
To view the draft concept maps, click through the tabs further below on this page - for a deeper dive into the concepts, view the full document.
How to get involved
Complete the survey
After reviewing the concept maps, let us know what you think. Complete the survey below.
Attend an information session
Staff will be hosting three information sessions where you can learn more about the draft concepts and ask questions.
- Wednesday, October 11, 3-6 p.m.
- Okanagan Regional Library, Downtown Kelowna Branch
- Saturday, October 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Knox Mountain Park
- Sunday, October 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Knox Mountain Park
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Key Features Maps
The Key Features Maps offer a snapshot of each of the three draft concepts. For a deeper dive into the concepts, take a look at the land use, transportation and public space maps or the full document
Land Use Maps
Public Space Maps
Transportation Maps
About the project
The North End is evolving – home to an eclectic mix of residential, recreational, industrial and commercial uses, and a popular craft-industrial district, it’s rich with amenities that draw visitors near and far. The North End Neighbourhood Plan will guide growth and redevelopment in the area over the next 20 years and beyond. The detailed strategy will include locations of parks and public spaces, growth and development standards, and transportation solutions among other considerations
Concept Plans: how we got here
- The North End Vision & Objectives were shaped by public input gathered in 2021, our Imagine Kelowna community vision, the 2040 Official Community Plan and technical analysis.
- A "community needs" list for the North End was developed based on the Vision & Objectives for the Plan and endorsed by Council in Aug. 2022.
- Three draft neighbourhood concepts were presented to Council on July 24, 2023
The North End Neighbourhood Plan and public engagement began in 2021. This North End is being prioritized for a neighbourhood plan because the pace of change and the imminent development of the former Tolko mill site will require us to plan this area proactively and holistically – in a way that ensures any new development aligns with our Imagine Kelowna community vision and incorporates residents' aspirations for this unique part of town.
Along with technical analysis and financial considerations, public input is being used to shape the North End Plan in a number of ways.
1) To help develop the North End Plan Vision and Objectives (complete)
2) To help identify a list of community needs to inform draft concepts (complete)
3) To evaluate draft concepts and help inform the development of the preferred concept (in progress)
4) To evaluate the neighbourhood plan (upcoming)
Public input, along with technical considerations, will be used to develop a refined concept and the draft North End Plan, which are expected to be shared in early 2024. The public will have a chance to weigh in on the refined concept before it goes to Council for endorsement.
Following the City's lead, the Mill Site development team will also be engaging with the public for input on complementary concepts for their privately owned waterfront location. To learn about the Mill Site development team's planning process, visit: kelownamillsite.ca
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Past surveys
North End Vision - Resident Survey
CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
North End Plan - Business Survey
CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Expression of Interest - North End Neighbourhood Committee
CLOSED: the last day for submissions was Nov 22.
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Learning Exercise
Learn about neighbourhood growth by selecting amenities
As neighbourhoods like the North End grow, more amenities are needed to serve the growing population. At the same time, there is a direct relationship between the amenities the City is able to afford and the amount of development that takes place - since new development helps pay for new amenities through taxation and development cost charges.
Try this exercise to learn how amenities and neighbourhood growth are related. Select the scale of various amenities you want to see in the North End and find out how much new growth is needed to deliver the amenities you chose. You might be surprised!
Additional resources
If you want to keep exercise instructions and definitions open for reference, click here.
The community needs (amenity) list that this exercise is based on was endorsed by Council in August 2022.