Unveiling the Future: Transformative Revival of Kelowna's Tolko Mill Site

Oct 19, 2023

Kelowna's north end is on the brink of a dynamic transformation, with potential for 3,500 housing units across 40 acres. Holar Developments introduces three concept plans for the former Tolko mill site, offering distinct features while prioritizing a diverse housing mix. Affordable housing, low-impact senior or student units, extensive office and retail spaces, and abundant parkland lie on the horizon. Diverse community spaces such as a "civic wedge," a "great lawn," and 'the workshop' reflect the site's character. Public input is encouraged, marking a pivotal step in shaping a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood.

These concepts, if embraced, pledge to fulfill various community goals, encompassing housing, transportation, waterfront amenity, employment, and sustainability, establishing Kelowna's north end as an iconic mixed-use neighborhood. The Tolko site plan harmonizes with the city's north end neighborhood plan, unveiled earlier this summer. This venture underscores Kelowna's commitment to sustainable and community-focused development.

Don't miss the opportunity to influence the area's redevelopment plan. Join in person on Thursday, October 26th, at the Laurel Packinghouse from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Engage with Holar Developments, the project's architects, and contribute your valuable insights. Your feedback plays a pivotal role in crafting a future aligned with our community's vision.

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Ian Mackay

Nov 28, 2024

This would be some of the highest priced real estate in all of Canada. Mathematically, it cannot work to put low income housing. You cannot take the highest price per square foot of land and rent it out or sell it at the lowest price.

The only way this can be done is other units in the building or property subsidize the low income housing. So people that are going to pay some of the highest prices in Canada for their homes will have them drastically inflated to support low income people living in the same building or the same property.

The city talks about sustainable. That is not sustainable. To have low income housing you need to buy low price property. This fuels and incentivizes do not try and get ahead. You can have the very best and live in luxury at somebody else’s expense.

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