Uptown Rutland
As part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance Rutland's commercial core, the City of Kelowna is preparing a streetscape design for the Rutland Urban Centre.
As part of this strategy improvements are intended to enhance the enjoyment and aesthetic appeal of the area. They are also intended to thematically unify the area and enhance its identity by drawing on the qualities that make Rutland a distinct community.
The streetscaping plan includes the integration of public art, parks and open space, and transit services to support the area as it redevelops over the next 20 years.
Streetscape Plan
The City has engaged consultant, Urban Systems Ltd. in developing a streetscape plan for Uptown Rutland to enhance pedestrian connections and overall vitality of the area. Over 300 people attended a public open house held December 11 at the Plaza 33 Shopping Centre to view concept drawings and provide their input.
View displays from the public open house.
Proposed Rutland Transit Centre
Uptown Rutland is the strongest transit market area and largest town centre hub for UBC-O. It is estimated an additional 4,000 people will be living in the town centre in the next 20 years. To support the growth of the region and to serve the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, a new transit exchange is scheduled for detailed designed the year following Transit Oriented Design (TOD) principles.
Parks and Open Space Plan
The Parks and Open Space Plan envisions a new focus for Rutland's civic life, reinvigorating the town centre area for the benefit of the whole city. As the town centre re-develops parks space will be a vital component.
Contact Us
Questions and comments on Uptown Rutland can be directed to:
Streetscape Plan
Patrick McCormick
Planner Specialist
Phone: 250 469-8605
E-mail: pmccormick@kelowna.ca
Rutland Transit Exchange
Ron Westlake, P.Eng.
Director of Regional Services
Phone: 250 469-8729
rwestlake@kelowna.ca
