Letters Reveal Kelowna Has More Power Over TOA Development Than Residents Were Told. For months, residents of Kelowna’s Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area have been told that six-storey development is unavoidable because of the Province’s Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA) legislation. But recent correspondence from two Provincial Ministers tells a different story. In letters sent in November…
Protecting Kelowna’s Heritage Conservation Area doesn’t require special expertise—every resident can play a role in preserving the character, history, and beauty of our community. The mature trees, historic homes, and walkable streets of Kelowna’s Heritage Conservation Area are more than features on a map—they are part of our community’s identity. One of the easiest ways…
How Advocacy Protects Cultural and Historical Identity Every community has a story. In Kelowna, that story is told through historic homes, tree-lined streets, cultural landmarks, and neighbourhoods that have evolved over generations. These places connect us to our past and help define who we are today. But heritage does not preserve itself. The places we…
When people think about heritage conservation, they often picture historic homes and old buildings. While preserving these structures is important, heritage conservation is about much more than architecture. It helps create stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities. “The strongest communities are those that embrace their future without forgetting the places and stories that shaped…
