Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects
Jim Kelowna |construction update at Harvey Heights
Community Voice, Jul 02, 2024
Parkade levels seem to be completed.
Jack B about 1355 St Paul
Urban Legend, Jul 01, 2024
Was it? On the application it says garden is at level 5, and units are 5-39. So 4 levels of podium? Maybe I am reading it wrong.
Happy Canada Day everyone!
The podium was lowered from 4 stories to 3
Pejamu about 1355 St Paul
Local Enthusiast, Jul 01, 2024
The podium was lowered from 4 stories to 3
New revisions submitted:
- Amount of units lowered from 462 to 384
- Podium lowered to 4 levels
- All units are rentals now!
- Heights 117.4, a bit lower, than the original proposal.
Also new drawings are uploaded :)
Izzy about 1355 St Paul
Newcomer, Jun 30, 2024
I don't like that podium, very industrial-looking from the drawings, maybe better in real life. It looks like the amount of units dropped, but podium is the same size.
Maybe if the first floor (retail) had higher ceilings, massing would not stand out as much. I feel like it helps in Water by the Park case.
New revisions submitted:
- Amount of units lowered from 462 to 384
- Podium lowered to 4 levels
- All units are rentals now!
- Heights 117.4, a bit lower, than the original proposal.
Also new drawings are uploaded :)
Jack B |construction update at The Anacapri
Urban Legend, Jun 30, 2024
Still at ground level.
Jack B |construction update at Aqua
Urban Legend, Jun 28, 2024
Aqua second phase is steadily progressing.
Jack B about 1355 St Paul
Urban Legend, Jun 28, 2024
New revisions submitted:
- Amount of units lowered from 462 to 384
- Podium lowered to 4 levels
- All units are rentals now!
- Heights 117.4, a bit lower, than the original proposal.
Also new drawings are uploaded :)
Jim Kelowna |construction update at Movala
Community Voice, Jun 28, 2024
Level 8 poured on the south tower, cladding to level 6. North tower is at level 6.
Jack B |construction update at KOVO
Urban Legend, Jun 22, 2024
Framing reached level 6 on the first building. Some first windows are being installed.
Jim Kelowna about 1064-1084 Glenmore Drive
Community Voice, Jun 22, 2024
Thank you for sharing this, Rhonda. It makes a bit more sense now, I didn't know they were selling the "project" and not actually planning to develop it.
Not surprised at all. One of the developments makes sense the other doesn’t. You actually need to drive through this community to understand. There was a reason council turned this site down 3 years ago and said townhomes. This developer should have done due diligence. He is just upset he lost his cash cow. He is trying to sell it for 8 million based on the approval of the city permits he expected. Development needs to be about what is right not about developer profits. https://macdonaldcommercial.com/listings/381493...
Rhonda Jarvis about 1064-1084 Glenmore Drive
Newcomer, Jun 22, 2024
Not surprised at all. One of the developments makes sense the other doesn’t. You actually need to drive through this community to understand. There was a reason council turned this site down 3 years ago and said townhomes. This developer should have done due diligence. He is just upset he lost his cash cow. He is trying to sell it for 8 million based on the approval of the city permits he expected. Development needs to be about what is right not about developer profits. https://macdonaldcommercial.com/listings/381493...
Everyone is the same surprised as we are
Rhonda Jarvis about 1064-1084 Glenmore Drive
Newcomer, Jun 22, 2024
Did you know the developer has the property listed for sale at a significant profit boasting on the sales listing of permits to build in August. Does the greed change your opinion at all , he is composing as he lost his cash cow. He should have done his due diligence and would have known this site was declined for this type of development in the past. Development has to be smart and fit the community, one of the sites no one was against as it works and fits the community. https://macdonaldcommercial.com/listings/381493...
Good on the developer for calling out the inconsistency with a similar unit being approved a block away. Hopefully they reconsider, and as the article states, can work out the fine details during the development permit instead of this rezoning request.
Rhonda Jarvis about 1064-1084 Glenmore Drive
Newcomer, Jun 22, 2024
It actually was declined previously as well 3 years ago and the developer at that time was told to come back with townhomes. He sold it instead at a large profit citing the future OCP. The 2 locations are vastly different even though close together.
Wow what, so weird. I don't see what is so different about this proposal compared wit other approved housing, especially as we need more rentals. It is for sure a "rare decision".
Dayana L. about 1580 Water Street
Local Enthusiast, Jun 20, 2024
This is an absolutely beautiful and unique design! It's a shame that they are limited to 4 storeys.
Jim Kelowna about 1580 Water Street
Community Voice, Jun 20, 2024
And a new proposal is here, the design looks good. But I still preferred the hotel...
