Speak out on Civic Block

Kelowna residents are invited to provide input into a plan to redevelop an area of downtown referred to as the Civic Block.

This is an area stretching from Okanagan lake to Ellis Street and Queensway to Cawston avenues.

An open house with conceptual drawings of the preferred plan plus the short and long term vision of the area will be held Wednesday, December 2 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Kelowna Community Theatre.

“Over the last eight months, representatives from the arts, culture, business, residents, and community members worked with city staff and consultants to develop a plan for the Civic Block area of downtown,” said planner specialist, Ross Soward.

“They envisioned the Civic Block as a place with dynamic civic spaces for gathering and celebrating, iconic buildings for arts and culture, and active streets for walking and cycling.”

The plan incorporates the area as a complete community where people can live, work and play.

Representatives from the city will be on hand to answer questions.

Those unable to attend can view the drawings and share feedback through getinvolved.kelowna.ca starting November 30 through to Dec. 13.

Feedback from the open house and input from the online engagement tool will be shared with Council when they review the plan in early 2016.