North Gateway Draft Plan

UPDATE: Engagement has concluded. Council approved the North Gateway Redevelopment and Investment Strategy today signalling the City’s intent to reinvigorate the northwest area of Penticton. The approved plan – which features three districts, three gateways and a festival boulevard - can be viewed at www.penticton.ca/north-gateway.

Council advanced the proposed North Gateway Redevelopment & Investment Strategy to the final round of public engagement at their meeting on May 17, 2022. The vision for the plan is to create a connected, complete sustainable destination that captures and celebrates Penticton’s natural beauty, sports excellence, events and festivals while adding to the economic vitality, housing diversity and local fare. To realize this vision, the plan identifies goals and strategies to address the need for diverse and affordable housing, provide tourist accommodation, expand available commercial space, protect the tree canopy, maintain park land, activate the public realm, and improve mobility through addressing parking needs and enhancing cycling, pedestrian and transit infrastructure. he community is now invited to review the draft and share their feedback before the plan is finalized and brought back to Council for consideration at their meeting on June 21, 2022.

How can I get involved?

• A draft of the plan is now available below for citizens to review and comment on directly.
• The first opportunity to discuss the plan in person is at the upcoming Hot Topics Open House on May 19 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre between 4 pm and 7 pm.
• Following the open house, the displays and a feedback form will be available in the lobby at the Community Centre.
• An online information session is planned for May 25 between 6:30 and 8 pm to walk residents through a presentation on the plan and answer any questions. Follow this link to sign up.
• A second in-person, drop-in session is planned for June 1, between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the lobby at the Community Centre.
• Feedback will be collected through to June 5, 2022.