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Background
Fundamental to the development of Central Green is the creation of a sustainable, vibrant and socially conscious community.
Exploring the Development Site
Central Green is a semi-rectangular shaped subject property of around five hectare and approximately 884 metres of road frontage.
Previously three buildings were situated on the property, a brick veneer school building constructed in 1939, the gymnasium, and the Pettigrew House. The Pettigrew house was later relocated to a lot in the adjoining neighborhood.
The surrounding community land uses, as seen in the Central Green Neighbourhood Context  , are:
- To the North: Commercial and high-rise residential uses
- To the West: Multi-family residential, commercial and single family heritage area uses
- To the South: Multi-family residential use
- To the East: Heritage school, single family residential, and commercial uses
View the current Central Green site plan or explore the area using our interactive online Kelowna Map Viewer  .
Building a Sustainable Development
The City of Kelowna will not construct any of the buildings, but will mandate and guide the development of the land parcels. The property fall under the Central Green Comprehensive Development Zone- CD22. The zoning contains detailed design guidelines to ensure the desired design standards are met.
The City has planned for Central Green to be certified as a LEED Gold Neighbourhood Development  . The guidelines, input, and advice provided by the City will aid developers in meeting this qualification.
Maintaining a Sustainable Environment
 Central Green will maintain a sustainable environment by focusing on minimizing its impact on the surrounding environment. Key concepts to reach this goal include:
- Reducing vehicle dependency by:
- Creating a pedestrian friendly neighbourhood
- Providing Rapid Transit on site
- Advocating Vehicle Sharing programs
- Designing residences in such a way so as to minimize travel to amenities
- Creating a compact community through densification not sprawl
- Optimizing water use by:
- Monitoring consumption
- Re-using grey water
- Xeriscape landscaping
- Allowing for 40% of the development to be greenspace
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