Kelowna residents will be asked for their thoughts about the future of the city91裸聊视频檚 Capri Landmark urban centre at one of three drop-in 91裸聊视频渃ommunity conversation sessions91裸聊视频� to be held next week.
The Capri Landmark neighbourhood (the area between Gordon Drive, Spall Road and Highway 97 (Harvey Avenue) and Springfield Road) is one of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 major employment hubs and is growing to be an attractive location for apartment living, says the city.
Development interest in the area is high, which is why a plan for growth in the area is needed.
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The drop-in sessions will be held:
91裸聊视频� Sunday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Parkinson Recreation Centre lobby
91裸聊视频� Monday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Landmark 6 building91裸聊视频檚 lobby
91裸聊视频� Wednesday, April 12 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Capri Centre Mall near the entrance to the Independent Grocer store.
Also, between April 4 and April 17, those who want to submit their views online can do so at getinvolved.kelowna.ca/capri-landmark
Organizers say topics the public engagement process will touch on will include strengths and opportunities of,and in, the area, transportation, public spaces, neighbourhood identity and wishes for the future of the area.
After this first phase of engagement is complete, concept plans for the area will be drafted. The public and area stakeholders will have further opportunity this summer to narrow the choices down to a preferred option.
A final round of public consultation will see the preferred plan refined and finalized.
The final plan will be presented to city council for endorsement near the end of 2017.
For more information and to get involved in the planning of the growing urban centre, visit kelowna.ca/planningprojects > Capri Landmark Urban Centre.
