Kelowna heritage area residents raise concerns over transit-oriented housing plan – Okanagan

With its heritage homes, mature trees and wide boulevards, the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area is considered an important piece of Kelowna’s history. “This was the first subdivision in Kelowna in 1904 and it’s a cherished area,” said Peter Chataway, an area resident. But concerns are growing that changes to the city’s Official Community Plan…

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Saskatoon growth plans want ‘pressing motion,’ says chamber CEO – Saskatoon

Saskatoon growth plans want ‘pressing motion,’ says chamber CEO – Saskatoon

The chief government officer of the Larger Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce says Saskatoon’s growth plans must align with the town’s ambitions, in any other case it faces greater prices and delays. Talking to reporters Thursday following a speech by Saskatoon’s mayor to chamber members, Jason Aebig says the enterprise group is worried concerning the urgency…

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