Councillor Ron Cannan wants the city to pressure the province to preserve Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) from development.

91裸聊视频淎re we going to allow the province to destroy it, I don91裸聊视频檛 think they want to do that either,91裸聊视频� he said at council91裸聊视频檚 May 13 meeting.

Cannan brought up the issue during a staff update of the HCA including management options and public consultation.

Staff emphasized the importance of preserving heritage values while accommodating the needs of a growing population.

However, new provincial legislation mandates three to four dwelling units when redeveloping a single-family lot, including in the HCA.

Director of planning and development, Ryan Smith, told council that staff have had several discussions with the province regarding the easing of density in the HCA.

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Cannan pointed out that this is a provincial election year.

91裸聊视频淚 think this is a time where we have some leverage to push back on them.91裸聊视频�

He also noted Kelowna is a leader in densification and infill, pointing out this is a provincial election year.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e not going to build our way out of this affordability crisis,91裸聊视频� Cannan added. 91裸聊视频淲e need to preserve some of the heritage and character of our community.91裸聊视频�

A portion of a public hearing this afternoon (May 14) will deal with addressing densification in the HCA.

It begins at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.

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