Growing Kelowna
Growing Kelowna
Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada. As more people choose to make this community their home, it’s important to grow responsibly - embracing new opportunities while also protecting what makes this place so special.
Growth isn’t just about more buildings – it’s about building a thriving community.
Every new project helps the City fund the things that matter most: safe and reliable infrastructure, transportation options to keep us moving, and beautiful parks where we can relax, play, and connect.
Kelowna is growing—with purpose. Keep reading to learn more about how we’re planning a future that’s smart, sustainable, and built for everyone.
2040 Official Community Plan
How and where our city grows is shaped by the 2040 Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP provides a policy framework to address areas like housing, transportation, infrastructure, parks, economic development and the natural and social environment.
Get to know the OCP
2040 Transportation Master Plan
The 2040 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) works with the OCP to connect people and places – together, they help deliver on our goals of a more sustainable, equitable future. The TMP is a long-term, citywide plan for transportation improvements that will help keep Kelowna moving, now and into the future.
Get to know the TMP
Infrastructure Plans
The 2030 Infrastructure Plan is the City’s strategic capital plan and sets the direction for infrastructure investment from to 2030. The 2030 Infrastructure Plan guides the development of the 10-year Capital Plan, which is updated every year to stay accurate and up-to-date – and to reflect emerging issues and changing priorities.
Infrastructure Planning
Parks Master Plan
A growing city means a growing parks network. The City is creating a Parks Master Plan to guide the expansion, development, and operations of its parks system as Kelowna grows.
Learn more
Targeted action for meaningful impact
The City has targets established for every type of housing - and these targets aren't random. They're based on our most recent Housing Needs Assessment (HNA), which estimates how many new homes are required to meet our community's current and future housing needs (for market and non-market housing). Additionally, the City’s Housing Action Plan outlines key objectives to address housing need and the high impact actions to achieve them.
Learn more about the City's role in housing.
Housing addressing homelessness
Faster growth, faster infrastructure investment
Kelowna is growing faster than expected. With more housing and commercial construction, Development Cost Charges (DCCs) revenue and reserves have increased, providing more funds for transportation infrastructure.
The Transportation Accelerator Program (TAP) is a strategic initiative to speed up the delivery of key transportation projects and strengthen our transportation network, with projects identified for design and delivery well ahead of schedule. Take a look at the map to see what City funded infrastructure projects are happening near you.
CITY PROJECTS
Building a Stronger Kelowna
The Building a Stronger Kelowna project is helping to grow community, sport and wellness facilities strategically across Kelowna.
Whether it's taking an art class, connecting with a weekly singing group, training for an upcoming competition, or hosting a neighbourhood gathering, these facilities are welcoming, safe spaces for Kelowna to play, connect, learn, and belong.
Learn more about the BSK Project
City parks
Parks offer passive and active recreational activities, are accessible to people of diverse ages and abilities, and contribute to our community's sense of identity. The City is working on new park projects to enhance neighbourhoods, promote accessibility and enhance quality of life.
Growth helps fund the expansion of new parks in our neighbourhoods. There are currently over 200 City-owned parks across Kelowna – with more on the way.
