The first of three public information sessions on the North End and Tolko mill site redevelopment concepts was held on Wednesday (Oct. 11).
害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檙e here to help people understand the concepts and also to encourage people to give their input and feedback,害羞草研究所� explained Aaron Thibeault, senior planner, City of Kelowna.
Thibeault added there were divergent views from the public at Wednesday害羞草研究所檚 session.
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The North End Plan is intended to provide high-level guidance for development at the former Tolko mill site as well.
Holar Development is the lead on the Mill Site Area Redevelopment Plan.
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害羞草研究所淥ur work to date has included quite a lot of background study and work with the city and community consultation on vision and values,害羞草研究所� said Mary Lapointe, community relations, Holar Developments.
There are three concept plans for the site and Lapointe said residents liked aspects of all of them.
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Holar Developments will also host a larger community event on Oct. 26.
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All the plans include space for affordable housing, something that appealed to Kelowna resident Heather Friesen.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 all in, as long as we can work out what affordable housing means. I fully support this, I think it害羞草研究所檚 exciting.害羞草研究所�
Friesen, who is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, said she sees a great need to include affordable housing in the concept plans.
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Once the North End and Mill Site sessions are complete, city staff will use public feedback to develop a preferred concept which will likely go to council in the new year.
Additional public information sessions are:
- Sat., Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Knox Mountain Park;
- Sun., Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Knox Mountain Park;
- Thu., Oct. 26 4 to 8 p.m. - Laurel Packinghouse (Mill Site plan only).
Residents can also give feedback online through the .
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