Urban Systems is inviting the community to participate in building the future of Kelowna through On Point: A Series of Upside Down Town Halls. Four evenings throughout the fall will provide a forum for open dialogue in support of the Imagine Kelowna community visioning initiative. Topics include: housing & affordability, economic development, climate change, and transportation.

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On Point will support the popular #ImagineKelowna initiative where The City of Kelowna asks residents to take part in the largest city-wide conversation in recent years to help create a long-term community vision.

On Point starts on Monday, Oct. 3, on the topic of housing & affordability. 含羞草研究社淲e含羞草研究社檒l draw on the perspectives of local leaders through a moderated discussion and there will also be an opportunity to for the community to share their ideas and visions for the future,含羞草研究社� describes Welk. 含羞草研究社淲ith rental vacancy rates sitting at less than 1 per cent and the price of homes taking off, topics like housing and affordability are top-of-mind these days.含羞草研究社�

Additional dates and topics include:

含羞草研究社� Oct. 3 at 7 p.m - Housing + Affordability: Finding our YIMBY. Reflections on housing, affordability and the way forward

含羞草研究社� Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. - Economic Development: What does economic resilience mean for our region and our community? Are there tough choices ahead that frame our economic future?

含羞草研究社� Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. - Climate Change: Should we foster greater responsibility towards our environment and our climate? Perspectives about the villains and heroes in our climate story.

含羞草研究社� Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. - Transportation: Are we stuck, literally? How are we getting around含羞草研究社� and getting along in the process? Do we need a new relationship with transportation and mobility in our region?

These events are free and open to the public. There will be food, a cash bar, and local entertainment. Spaces are limited and registration is required: https://onpoint-findingouryimby.eventbrite.ca

Speakers and event details will be revealed on the On Point Facebook event page.