Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects
Jim Kelowna about 1580 Water Street
Mar 30, 2024
Absolutely love it! Needs to be expedited for approval and build it faster to replace the empty lot in such a prominent space downtown. It's great to see no podium, which is very different for the city.
btw the application file was apploaded now with details
Jack B about Dilworth Centre
Mar 30, 2024
True, good it's finally moving forward. As for the tenants, it was recently announced JYSK is returning to Kelowna to Orchard Plaza (instead of Rooms + Spaces).
Overall about building sizes, I am sad that a lot of those projects in Kelowna are just 6 storeys. Feels like it's going to be a problem for the city in 20 years, after it will run out of space.
Love to see a strip mall getting torn down (hope the tenants make out alright) but i wish they went bigger with the buildings considering the central location.
Pejamu about Dilworth Centre
Mar 29, 2024
Love to see a strip mall getting torn down (hope the tenants make out alright) but i wish they went bigger with the buildings considering the central location.
Demolition started after a long wait for the development site.
Jack B about Dilworth Centre
Mar 28, 2024
Demolition started after a long wait for the development site.
Demolition of Kelowna strip mall starts to make way for condos - Kelowna News
Construction crews have begun the process of demolishing a large portion of the Dilworth Shopping Centre on Highway 97.
Jack B about 1580 Water Street
Mar 27, 2024
Development Permit application was filed with the city by Mark Anthony Group few days ago: "A 12 storey hotel with 72 roooms, including amenity spa, 11th floor restaurant parking off-site, and rooftop amenity lounge."
This would be a nice addition to the downtown, located on an infamous heritage site, with a brick wall held by metal scaffolding.
Emry Formworks |construction update at Bertram Bernard Block
Mar 23, 2024
We could not have scripted better weather for the final crane dismantle at Bernard block this week.
This has been a great project with a fantastic group of people to build with and strong trade partners.
We wish all the trades continued success as they take this project across the finish line to occupancy.
Jim Kelowna |construction update at UBCO Downtown
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
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
Mar 16, 2024
Wow, that's a big one.
Jim Kelowna about Bertram Bernard Block
Mar 15, 2024
Pejamu
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
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
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
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
Mar 08, 2024
Bertram very prominent from the South. Tree to the left hiding Water Street by the Park, but not for long!
