West Kelowna squeezed

[Frisk]

https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-200136-101-.htm#200136

West Kelowna doesn’t have enough land, and that’s hampering efforts to build new recreation facilities, city hall, and more.

“Land is a big challenge,” Mayor Doug Findlater told members of the Greater Westside Board of Trade at a state of the city address, Thursday.

Time for skyscrapers?

[gman313]

there is lots of land - they just won't lease it from the OKIB

[Fancy]

The point is West Kelowna doesn't have the land - no surprise there.

[Not PC]

So, the soccer association gave their support, but... did they give monetary support? I'll bet they're happy to collect fees though.

Westbank, like Kelowna has *bleep* poor planning when it comes to space. Kelowna didn't even leave room for a frontage road, which would alleviate the cluster f**k that Harvey Ave. has become. Sexsmith to Paynter Rd. is just one massive strip mall. But yea, get more people to move here.

[beancounter]

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So, the soccer association gave their support, but... did they give monetary support? I'll bet they're happy to collect fees though.

Westside Youth Soccer Assn is putting up $650,000 to get this started

[fluid power]

West Kelowna is already too big for it's infrastructure. Stop allowing West Kelowna too grow until roads and other needs catch up.

[Fancy]

Where has West Kelowna really grown?

[Zanie57]

West Kelowna being squeezed
or
squeezing too many people into land West Kelowna already own

How many more people can be squeezed onto land that is already subject to water shortages and contamination, where the transportation routes are obviously not working the way they should

Decide how much land West Kelowna owns, talk to a planner that can tell you how many people per square acre the City can handle without undue pressure on resources.

Bring in some family doctors for the residents that are already here

Bring in a medical facility that can deal with non life threatening emergencies on this side of the bridge.

Attract specialists to West Kelowna for the residents that already live here.

Clean up our water systems
Clean up our streets
Look and act like a City

[Not PC]

Clean up our water systems
Clean up our streets
Look and act like a City

Good luck with that. I don't think council gives a damn, really. Just bring your money, spend it, and shut up.

Too many politicians on both sides of the bridge that want to look good, and yet, do nothing meaningful. I'm surprised we don't have rainbow crosswalks yet.

[kumazatheef]

I'll vote for anyone here that is willing to put their name on the ballot come next election.

[voice of reason]

I'll vote for anyone here that is willing to put their name on the ballot come next election.

unfortunately no one else wants rhe job so we are stuck with mayor mc cheese,rosalind neice and rusty forever

[Ken7]

https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-200136-101-.htm#200136

West Kelowna doesn’t have enough land, and that’s hampering efforts to build new recreation facilities, city hall, and more.

“Land is a big challenge,” Mayor Doug Findlater told members of the Greater Westside Board of Trade at a state of the city address, Thursday.

Time for skyscrapers?

The WBFN will likely build the necessary facilities and rent them back!! Just wait and see.

[fall]

Where has West Kelowna really grown?

Rose Valley, Smith Creek, Glenrosa, Boucherie, Vineyard estates, and then all the native land , West Harbour and whatever else they have going on, don't pay attention to lease land.
Pretty much the size of Penticton without the amenities.

[fall]

I'll vote for anyone here that is willing to put their name on the ballot come next election.

Yup. Couldn't be any worse.

[fall]

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