Uptown Rutland
Uptown Rutland has been a focus of a number of key urban planning initiatives to help lend to the revitalization of Rutland Town 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.
What's new
A workshop was held June 23 and 24. The purpose of the exercise focused on the development of the framework for an action plan that will help stimulate investment in the Rutland Town Centre area.
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Additionally, transit facilities will be built in 2011 and will be a major initiative within the Subject Area
. Its integration into the urban fabric is important to the overall success of the Town Centre and the Workshop will be an opportunity to help assure this outcome.
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Summary
In February 2009, City Council approved a retail market assessment review in partnership with the Uptown Rutland Business Association. The objective of this review was to provide strategic market direction with regard to private and public urban design and infrastructure investment. The market assessment took into consideration the following:
- Transit centre/streetscaping
- Parks/place-making
- Provisions of civic community facilities
- Potentially making City-owned land available for redevelopment
- City supportive policy
Streetscape Plan
As part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance Rutland's commercial core, the City of Kelowna initiated a streetscape design for the Rutland Urban Centre.
The City 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, 2008 to view concept drawings and provide their input.
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.
View displays from the public open house.
Transit Location
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, transit area and streetscaping in the adjacent area is scheduled for detailed design this year.
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.
Approximately 300 people attended the public open house December 11, 2008, to comment on the Streetscape Plan concept. The public was requested to respond to the need to enhance transit, pedestrian movement and vitality of the Urban Centre.
Contact Us
Questions and comments on Uptown Rutland can be directed to:
Streetscape Plan
Patrick McCormick
Planner Specialist
Phone: 250 469-8605
Email: pmccormick@kelowna.ca
