Some Kelowna councillors are concerned about overbuilding as the city is now forced to use projected population growth figures from the province.
At its April 14 meeting, council heard that the 2040 Official Community Plan (OCP) estimates Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 population to hit nearly 180,000 by 2041香蕉视频直播攁 BC Stats estimate shows a figure of 232,000 (2024). That number was revised to approximately 212,00 this year. A third party estimate obtained by the city puts the figure at more than 206,000.
Planner Specialist, Tracy Guidi, told council that the city香蕉视频直播檚 population has grown faster than anticipated and, per the 2025 OCP update, is approaching 170,000. She also noted that the accompanying Interim Housing Needs Assessment shows that nearly 45,000 new housing units will be required by 2041 to address population growth. This compares to approximately 25,000 units estimated in the OCP.
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She added that the OCP shows significant housing capacity, helped by recent changes to provincial housing legislation.
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However, Coun. Luke Stack, said he would like to see the city develop a secondary plan to the province香蕉视频直播檚 projections. He cited Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 previous growth scenarios and felt that they were superior to the province香蕉视频直播檚 mandate.
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Coun. Gord Lovegrove also expressed concerns about overbuilding.
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The shows that the highest areas of growth will occur in the urban and core parts of the city, as well as suburban areas.
