The first of three public information sessions on the North End and Tolko mill site redevelopment concepts was held on Wednesday (Oct. 11).
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Thibeault added there were divergent views from the public at Wednesday91裸聊视频檚 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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91裸聊视频淥ur work to date has included quite a lot of background study and work with the city and community consultation on vision and values,91裸聊视频� 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.
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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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