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91ƵFlagship for province91Ƶ: Kelowna council praise BC Housing project

The 20-storey, 176-unit rental-only building is planned for 1451 Bertram Street

Kelowna council was thoroughly impressed with a BC Housing development during an Aug. 14 public hearing.

The 20-storey, 176-unit rental-only building is planned for 1451 Bertram Street.

Councillor Luke noted the development contains a significant number of three-bedroom suites, perfect for families.

91ƵTo have 43, 3-bedroom units is outstanding in the downtown core," he added. "I think it will be a flagship for the province of British Columbia.91Ƶ

Council was also impressed with the building91Ƶs design, amenity space and a 39 space childcare facility.

91ƵThis is a project for me that hits it out of the park and to make it affordable is amazing,91Ƶ Coun. Loyal Wooldridge said.

BC Housing allotted 114 units in the building as below-market rentals. It also includes townhomes at street level. 

Coun. Gord Lovegrove pointed out that the development is the right place to put density.

91ƵIt91Ƶs got excellent biking, walking and transit alternatives, it91Ƶs convenient,91Ƶ he said.

Council is familiar with the project. A redevelopment plan for the property was approved in October 2021. However, the development permit expired in September 2023. A new application was submitted in November.

Council was told by a BC Housing representative that 91Ƶupper-level ministry approvals91Ƶ were the cause of the delay.
 



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