North End Neighbourhood Plan

Shape the future of the North End!

The North End is quickly 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.

What's happening now

The project is now in its third phase and concept development is underway.

How we got here Last year, a "community needs" list - a list of amenities - for the North End was developed based on the Vision & Objectives for the Plan and endorsed by Council in Aug. 2022. The North End Vision & Objectives were shaped by the previous round of public engagement, our Imagine Kelowna community vision, the 2040 Official Community Plan and technical analysis. These community needs / amenities are being considered for the North End Plan draft neighbourhood concepts.

Between February and March, residents are being invited to take part in a new learning opportunity designed to show how growth and amenities are related.

How to get involved

Take part in a learning opportunity Do you know how neighbourhood growth and public amenities are related – or how much growth is needed to pay for new amenities? Try out a new, interactive new tool to: Build a bundle of amenities from a sample list of North End community needs Discover how much new growth would be needed to support the kinds of items you chose Later, you can use what you learned from this exercise to evaluate draft neighbourhood concepts (coming soon!)

Ask a question Want to learn more about the North End Neighbourhood Plan? Send us your question and we'll get back to you.

Project Background

The 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.

Next steps

Staff will translate the amenities in the community needs list into specific features and projects to be included in the concept plans. Soon you will have the chance to weigh in on preliminary concepts for the neighbourhood and help determine a preferred direction for how the North End will grow.

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