MoveKelownaForward.com is a group of citizens who have decided to provide a voice to the people of Kelowna who want responsible development to happen.
We want to make sure that developers know that this city will welcome their plans and ideas. We also want to make sure that Kelowna City Council knows that
there are people out here who want revitalization developments to take place and we will support them in this venue.
About Us:
This group was formed in August 2004 with Duane Tresnich taking the lead role.
Tony D'Andrea joined us later as our Public Relations member. We are always looking for more like-minded people who feel like us and want to join this committee.
Lawson Landing is the first project the Move Kelowna Forward committee has decided to voice their approval for as a group. We will review other upcoming major developments
for consideration of our support.
In that consideration we take into account our five directives that we encourage of a developer. We like to see development that:
- Proposes a mixed use, high density plan that creates a positive revitalization of an area and establishes a visionary precedent for future developments
- Positively contributes to the economic and social welfare of Kelowna in terms of community services and recreation, new jobs, and economic prosperity that leads to the welcoming of new citizens
- Works closely with the City of Kelowna to ensure responsible planning in regards to proper land use and allocation, affordable housing, demographics, etc…
- Creates new publicly accessible green lands and water lands where possible and/or attempts to preserve present green lands and water lands and
- Ensures continued preservation of the environment and considers environmental design concepts such as green roofs and geothermal heating.
Thank-you for your support and please voice your opinion so it can be heard. And we invite you to help us out in our cause.
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Be sure to visit our forum for the latest updates on Kelowna Developments. If you have any development rumours be sure to post then.
Kelowna 2030 Survey
As part of a new public planning program called Kelowna 2030: Greening Our Future, the city is looking for input from a wide range of citizens and groups.
The end result will be a revised Official Community Plan that will guide our land use, development, transportation and infrastructure decisions for the next twenty years.
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Recent News:
June 10, 2008 : John Skrotzki has decided to step down as Co-Founder from MoveKelownaForward.com .
Due to various personal reasons, John Skrotzki has resigned from MoveKelownaForward.com. His resignation is effective immediately.
However, John will continue to administer the website under outsourced duties only. John wishes everyone in the organization the best as it moves forward as we wish him the best also.
April 16, 2008 : City has new document for the Downtown Redevelopment in PDF format.
March 27, 2008 : MoveKelownaForaward.com has released there 1st newsletter in PDF format.
June 28, 2007 : New 21-storey proposal for downtown Kelowna
June 28, 2007 : Rutland Highrise Given Approval
Nov 17, 2006 : Supporting NEW Project - Collett Manor - Hunter House
MoveKelownaForward.com is pleased to announce their support behind the proposed Collett Manor - Hunter House. We feel this project is a perfect example of a civic minded development with strong social benefits.
We STRONGLY encourage you to read more about it, understand it, and support it by writing your support letter for it. More information can be found here: Collett Manor - Hunter House.
There will be a Hunter House open house / informational session on Tuesday, November 28 at the Ramada Lodge at 2170 Harvey Avenue in Kelowna. Drop by anytime between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm...
Oct 29, 2006 : Meet and Greet
MoveKelownaForward.com is pleased to announce that we are having a
Meet and Greet on Thursday, November 16 between 7pm and 9pm at the Ramada Lodge Hotel ( 2170 Harvey Avenue ). We encourage anyone and everyone to drop by to meet
others who love to see our great city prosper. If you can attend we please request that you RSVP by emailing us at: support@movekelownaforward.com.
Oct 28, 2006 : Rutland Survey on Redevelopment
Live in Rutland? Or have an interest in how Rutland proceeds into the future? The Rutland Town Center Strategy Task Force has developed a website called
ReDevelopRutland.com for your feedback. Your responses will be tabulated, carefully reviewed taken into consideration before their presentation to City Council.
So, have your voice heard by clicking the above link.
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