See the design options for Kelowna's main street

During a presentation on February 7, the City of Kelowna's consultant, Space2Place presented streetscape design options showing parallel and angle parking scenarios.

What's the difference between the two?  Ultimately, it comes down to the width of the sidewalks and how much room is available for street commerce and other place making opportunities. 

We want to hear from you.  Take a look at the presentations and give us your opinion.

Agenda for workshop on February 7

Here's a sneak peak at the agenda for the Bernard Avenue Revitalization workshop scheduled for Monday, February 7 from 5:30 to 8:10. 

1. Introductions and overview of design process
2. Project goals and plan highlights for 2 options
3. Review potential costs of the project
4. Gather feedback on options
5. Construction timing and phasing
6. Brand development and public engagement / inform strategy
7. Wrap up and next steps

To learn more about the project visit kelowna.ca/cityprojects under Bernard Avenue Revitalization.

Final workshop announced

Further to the Bernard Avenue Revitalization update in November, the Downtown Kelowna Association and City of Kelowna have confirmed the last workshop to review the detailed design of the two design options as well as the refined cost estimates.

Date: Monday, February 7
Time: 5:30 to 8:10 p.m.
Where: Royal Anne Hotel, Cutter's Room, 348 Bernard Avenue

An outline of a communications strategy, construction scheduling and next steps will be discussed.

To help us with coordinating food and the facility set-up RSVP to studio@space2place.com by January 27.

Streetscaping design continues

Although it appears quiet on the street, work is continuing in the background on two design scenarios for Bernard Avenue. Visit kelowna.ca/cityprojects under Bernard Avenue Revitalization to find out the latest news. A workshop is being planned for the New Year.

Concept rendering shown at the open house last summer.

Survey results show strong support for a pedestrian-friendly downtown

The results are in from the online survey and the 15 question poll conducted from June 7 - July 12 reveals some interesting preferences for the downtown core.

Highlights include strong support for a downtown that gives more sidewalk space to pedestrians and retailers. 81 % of responders said they would make downtown a destination more often if its pedestrian spaces were enhanced.

When it came to parking, 64 % said they would not be deterred from visiting downtown if the number of on-street parking stalls were reduced on Bernard by 62 stalls to accommodate more pedestrians and patio space.

The survey also shows 55 % support for the parallel parking scenario that reduces parking stalls on Bernard by 62 spaces in order to make more room for sidewalks.

Take a look at the full results online at kelowna.ca/cityprojects.

Survey closed

To all of the residents that took the time to participate in the survey -- thank you! We had an outstanding response with 461 surveys completed.

This will provide a good understanding about what the community wants to see for Kelowna's "Main Street."

Stay tuned for the results.

Take a look at the two scenarios for Bernard Avenue. Tell us what you think about the perliminary design and fill out the online survey.

The survey will be open until the end of June.

http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/Page2280.aspx