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Kelowna residents will get one final chance to provide input into what the city will look like in 20 years, and how we get there through the 2040 Official Community Plan.
Over the next few months, the community will have a chance to give its feedback on the draft plan before that information is sent to council in the spring.
While prior public engagement focused on overall policy items, the final phased of public interaction will focus on specific policy areas, including:
- Urban Centre development and residential infill
- Stopping sprawl and protecting agriculture
- Climate change and the environment
"Building on these earlier engagement efforts, we'll be offering a variety of engagement opportunities to demonstrate what we've heard, share how earlier feedback shows up in the draft plan, and to understand perspectives on the new policy directions in order to fine-tune the draft," said OCP planner Robert Miles.
He says online tools should be available within the next few weeks, with an interactive display ready in February.
Miles says the 2040 OCP, when complete, will follow 10 pillars around urban, not suburban growth, housing diversity, strengthening the city as a regional economic hub, prioritizing sustainable transportation and shared mobility, environmental protection, agriculture and taking action on climate.
"Today we're asking, did we get it right," added policy and planning manager Danielle Noble-Brandt, "and making adjustments to finalize the plan over the coming months.
"As a community, we will continue to deliver on what makes for a safe and livable city as part of our gift to future generations.
"However, we are cognizant that cities are constantly evolving and responding to a changing world around us. Through this plan, we have the opportunity to proactively alter our path forward. And, this plan comes to life through the many new directions and intentions that collectively will help us adapt and respond to these changing conditions."
