Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects

Feb 03, 2024

No demolition of the single-family homes occurred at the site yet. Multiple reports suggest it is a victim of frequent squatters.

Today's news report was about a fire in one of those homes.

Kelowna fire crews respond to small fire at vacant Gordon Dr. home - Kelowna News

Firefighters responded to a small fire at a vacant home on Kelowna's Gordon Drive Saturday morning.

Jim Kelowna about 1448 Gordon

Feb 03, 2024

Lime Architecture has initiated plans for this new apartment complex on Gordon Drive, with rezoning and development permit applications submitted on January 18 for addresses 1095 Martin Ave and 1443, 1444, and 1448 Gordon Drive. The proposal aims to transform the current RU4 – Duplex Housing zone into an MF3 – Apartment Housing zone, accommodating a six-storey building with 33 units comprising a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments.

39 parking spaces with 48 long-term and six short-term bicycle parking spaces. While details on amenity spaces are still in the early stages, the project promises a rooftop amenity space and 241.5 square meters of common amenity area.

Jim Kelowna about Muse

Feb 03, 2024

A new article on Castanet about the lawsuit, apparently, a second one, both Mayor Tom Dyas and the city of Kelowna are sued. No updates on the first lawsuit filed in September 2023.

Key point in the case made by 350 Doyle Avenue Holdings and Centurion Appelt, is that Tom Dyas is a member of Kelowna Legacy Group (KLG). The group has different vision for the development site, and it's a conflict of interest. The city is confident that mayor and council acted in the best interest of the city and will defend it's position in court.

Developer sues City of Kelowna, mayor over scuttled project - Kelowna News

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas is being accused of using his position to torpedo an attempt to redevelop the former RCMP site on Doyle Avenue.

Jack B |construction update at Caban

Feb 01, 2024

Second tower topped out, Movala is seen on the background.

Jack B |construction update at Alma on Abbott

Feb 01, 2024

The Crane is up at Alma on Abbott, and some digging is happening. So it seems like the construction officially started.

Jack B |construction update at 1605 GORDON DRIVE

Jan 31, 2024

Gordon Dr facing facade is on level 3 already, however the rest of the building still seem to be on the ground level.

Jim Kelowna about Prospera Towers

Jan 26, 2024

I am wondering how it's all going to unfold. The city is looking for a new operator for Prospera Place, as the leasing contract expires in 2029. GSL Group is not ready to give up. The future of the Prospera Place and the towers is unclear.

UPDATE: City of Kelowna will find new operator for Prospera Place

(UPDATE: Jan. 25 @ 2:10 pm) - GSL Group doesn't seem ready to give up on Prospera Place. In a statement provided to KelownaNow, GSL

Dayana L. about Sutton Place

Jan 26, 2024

It was announced yesterday for development of the Hotel and Parkade across from the new terminal expansion. Sounds great, but it has already been announced in 2022 and didn't happen, I hope it's not the same fate as the Downtown Hotel.

Big money is in the parkade at Kelowna's new airport hotel

A private company will build a 1,000-stall, seven-storey public parkade at Kelowna’s airport because they’ll share in the lucrative revenues it will generate.

Jack B about UBCO Downtown

Jan 21, 2024

Another building deemed unsafe around the construction site is School District 23. According to the school, there have been significant shifts and cracks identified, so they were forced to move out.

It is worth mentioning the building at 580 Doyle Avenue has been owned by UBC Properties Trust since the end of 2022, but was leased to the online school staff.

Out of the four structures impacted so far, two buildings were supposed to shut down for redevelopment anyway and one wanted to sell to UBC. Only the affordable housing building - Hadgraft Wilson Place is truly worth the worries, in my opinion.

Jack B about Delano

Jan 20, 2024

The same developer as the buildings next door - Nolita. Weird they didn't develop the whole site right away or in phases with the same design.

The neighbourhood will be full of 6-storey buildings pretty soon.

Jim Kelowna about Delano

Jan 14, 2024

85-unit condo building proposed for Kelowna's North End

A Kelowna-based developer is eyeing five properties in Kelowna’s North End for a proposed apartment building project. MGA Archi...

Jack B about Landmark 7, Bertram Bernard Block and UBCO Offices

Jan 13, 2024

The building is 40% occupied and on target to be at 70% by the end of 2024. There is a new article about the office space in Kelowna, especially the new Landmark 7 and The Block office towers. Talking about the slow market that prompts cancellation of office development near future UBCO tower by Mission Group. But the overall outlook by both companies for the future is positive.