Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects
Jack B about 1110 Lawson Ave
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
Jack B |construction update at Alma on Abbott
Feb 01, 2024
Jack B |construction update at 1605 GORDON DRIVE
Jan 31, 2024

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
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.

2024 looks good for highrise office space in Kelowna
What a difference a year makes. In 2023 demand for highrise office space in Kelowna all but dried up. Stober Group, which developed and owns the.
Jack B about 1864 Gordon
Jan 09, 2024
Approved now with the huge support from the council

Kelowna council approves rezoning for two residential buildings - Kelowna News
Kelowna city council was busy Monday moving a number of development applications to the next step.

Jim Kelowna about Sole Bernard
Jan 09, 2024
Approved for development, also the application adjusted the amount of living units to 95 from the original 101, so no variances were seeked.
Jack B about Sole Bernard
Jan 07, 2024









