North End Neighbourhood Plan

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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

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

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    North End Vision - Resident Survey

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    The City of Kelowna is creating a North End Neighbourhood Plan to guide the future of this area. Residents and community stakeholders all have an opportunity to influence the decisions about the key priorities for the North End over the next 20 years.

    Get Involved!

    We are currently in Phase 2 of this project and seeking your ideas and insights to guide the vision and objectives for the North End. After the vision and objectives are presented, residents will have the chance to offer input on neighbourhood concepts and the final North End plan. Survey closes on February 28.

    This survey has six sections:

    • Part 1: Reflection
    • Part 2: Your North End Experience
    • Part 3: Neighbourhood Priorities 
    • Part 4: The Big Picture
    • Part 5: About You
    • Part 6: Participation Feedback

    Estimated time to complete: 30 mins

    Thank you for your participation!

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    North End Plan - Business Survey

    The City of Kelowna is in the process of creating a North End Neighbourhood Plan to guide the growth and evolution of the North End neighbourhood over the next 20 years and beyond. 

    Businesses are a very important part of the North End, and we want to hear from businesses in order to develop draft vision and objectives that guide the future of this area.  Please fill out the survey and make sure your business’ perspective is shared and heard! The survey closes on February 28.

    Once the draft vision and objectives have been established, the community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on draft neighbourhood concepts. 

    The final plan will provide guidance on all of the following:

    • Land use and development
    • Transportation options and infrastructure
    • Utilities infrastructure
    • Housing
    • Parks and open space
    • Recreation and cultural facilities
    • Heritage conservation

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  • CLOSED: the last day for submissions was Nov 22.

    Expression of Interest - North End Neighbourhood Committee

    Do you live, work, or serve within the North End? Would you like to take part in the North End neighborhood planning process?

    We invite you to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the North End Community Liaison Committee (CLC) before Nov. 22, 2021. Committee members will be chosen and notified by the City.

    The purpose of the CLC is to facilitate sustained information sharing and dialogue between the project team and groups within the community, recognizing there are a combination of neighbourhood interests and broader community group interests in how this part of our City grows and changes over time.

    The CLC’s objectives include:

    1. Providing a sounding board on the clarity and content of materials being developed for public engagement in the project
    2. Ensuring diverse voices and perspectives are brought together to shape the plan for this part of our community
    3. Engaging community members who can assist the project team in connecting with and hearing from residents and groups who may have barriers or challenges to participating in general public engagement opportunities

    The Committee will:

    • take part in regular collaborative meetings on the project
    • assist with information sharing and providing feedback to the project team  

    Please review the CLC Terms of Reference before you apply.

    All information you provide is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used to update you on the project. Any questions regarding the collection of personal information should be directed to engage@kelowna.ca, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J4.
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  • Amenity Exercise Feedback

    Thank you for participating in the North End community needs exercise!

    Please complete this survey to tell us what you thought about this new learning opportunity. 

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