Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects
Jim Kelowna |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Community Voice, Mar 23, 2024
Long time without photos of the hole, here it is. It seems like they almost filling it in, not sure.
No news on the plans after pausing the digging, even when promissed in "upcoming weeks".
Only rumors on internet that parkade being cut from planned 4.5 storeys to 2.5, but no official information.
Jack B |construction update at Harvey Heights
Urban Legend, Mar 18, 2024
Crane installed, foundation work in progress. With parkade slab being poured.
Exciting to see another 163 rental housing units coming up near donwtown.
Jim Kelowna about Burtch & Harvey Redevelopment
Community Voice, Mar 16, 2024
Wow, that's a big one.
Jim Kelowna about Bertram Bernard Block
Community Voice, Mar 15, 2024
Pejamu
Local Enthusiast, Mar 14, 2024
Fantastic! I was just thinking the other day that a map would be great for this site!
Finally the map is available for the projects :)
https://developkelowna.ca/map
Jack B
Urban Legend, Mar 14, 2024
Finally the map is available for the projects :)
https://developkelowna.ca/map
Jim Kelowna about Westrich Bay, One Varsity and Shelter Bay
Community Voice, Mar 13, 2024
Great article by Infotel.
- Westrich Bay is applying for an increase in their condo tower from 8 to 12 storeys to add another 60 units for sale. Total units from the condo and townhomes will rise to 271, plus the 600-700 from rental buildings above.
- One Varsity is paused, but still pushing for a development permit. Has problems with sales.
- Mission's Group two highrise projects proposed downtown will not be on the market until at least 2025.
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Jack B |construction update at Water Street by the Park
Urban Legend, Mar 10, 2024
Level 12 of Eli, Tower One at level 8. Also first windows are being put in on the level 6-7. It's growing so fast now.
Sheener |construction update at Bertram Bernard Block
Local Expert, Mar 08, 2024
Bertram very prominent from the South. Tree to the left hiding Water Street by the Park, but not for long!
Emry Formworks |construction update at Aqua
Observer, Mar 08, 2024
Spring is just around the corner. The views at Aqua in Kelowna’s lower mission are pretty increadible.
Jack B about Nancee Way
Urban Legend, Mar 07, 2024
This newly planned development also promises to have a daycare on the first floor.
Overall, Tsinstikeptum 10 reserve is getting so much development action, crazy! At least 7 different developments are planned/constructed right now. Ariva, Westrich Bay, Westbrook, Shelter Bay, and The Bluff, looks like more than 3,000 units for the area, huge.
Dayana L. |construction update at Bertram Bernard Block
Local Enthusiast, Mar 07, 2024
The Bernard Block is almost complete. The pool has been lifted yesterday to the top floor of the Bertram Tower, and they'll probably dismantle the crane next month.
Water feature was installed at the corner of the Office Block, and it looks amazing! Doesn't seem like the office is completed yet, but was promissed for Q1.
Jack B about One Varsity and Downtown Hotel
Urban Legend, Mar 07, 2024
The last 6 months' cancellations of the projects put Kelowna back at least 2,000 units. Most of the big developers in Kelowna adjusted their plans for the projects in the works.
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TMB Okanagan about UBCO Downtown
Newcomer, Mar 06, 2024
Hi Jim. I think that rendering is taken from Bertram & Doyle Ave, and the brick buildings you are seeing are placeholders for the existing buildings adjacent to UBC (the old school building & the legion).
That's sad, I am wondering how deep they have dug so far, in terms of full levels for parking, 3 out of 4? Looks pretty deep.
On another note, the new rendering of the tower is very confusing, what is happening on the ground level? Does anyone know? Was nicer to see grand open facades with public spaces on the previous renderings.
Jim Kelowna about UBCO Downtown
Community Voice, Mar 01, 2024
That's sad, I am wondering how deep they have dug so far, in terms of full levels for parking, 3 out of 4? Looks pretty deep.
On another note, the new rendering of the tower is very confusing, what is happening on the ground level? Does anyone know? Was nicer to see grand open facades with public spaces on the previous renderings.
Construction has been paused briefly as recommended from engineers due to problems with the surrounding buildings. UBC is making changes, estimated opening of the building in is still the same (Fall 2027).
