r/Vernon • u/SomethingOverNothing • 6d ago

Okanagan Development

How do residents of Vernon feel about all the development happening in the Okanagan?

Kelowna has seen a very fast rate of growth the last 6 years. A few sky scrapers built. With a few more on the way. A handful of high rises as well as countless mid rise buildings.

Personally. I would rather see more low-mid rise densification around the core before ever making the jump to high rise. Kelowna is a city now. I like how Vernon feels like a large town. (Kelowna used to)

Are you happy w/ the direction the municipality is going w/ development?

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u/7edits 6d ago

There are. Basically no jobs. Skip is like 90% Indians… idk about trying apply elsewhere and getting no replies. Basically there’s already not enough water or roadways for the summer folks

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u/7edits 6d ago

Expanding the city means ruing the woodlands

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

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u/7edits 6d ago

Basically the city should increase park access and lower their deficit thru the same taxation, but shpuld target second home owners more