Penticton – Skaha Assembly Redevelopment
BC Housing is moving forward with redeveloping the sites located at 2730, 2784, 2824, and 2872 Skaha Lake Road and 179 Green Avenue West, in the City of Penticton. These sites are currently known as Skaha Sunrise Apartments, the Meadowlark, Sun Valley, and Mayfair motels which are collectively known as the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment project.
The Skaha Assembly Redevelopment project will see multiple properties along Skaha Lake Road replaced with new, purpose-built rental housing. Within this new housing there will be a mix of affordable housing and market rentals.
This redevelopment will play an important role in increasing the number of affordable housing units which are desperately needed in Penticton. More than 550 affordable units are being proposed in this redevelopment with a goal to have Phase 1 available to renters by 2028. BC Housing expects to submit a rezoning application to the City of Penticton by early 2025. Construction could begin in late 2026/2027.
Redevelopment Updates
In Fall 2024, the remaining buildings on the Meadowlark site at 2730 Skaha Lake Road were demolished due to fire damage and safety concerns. By the end of 2024, the demolition of two vacant and deteriorating buildings at 2784 Lake Skaha Road will also be completed. These projects were prioritized because of the potential hazards posed by the structures if left standing. The primary goal of this demolition work is to ensure safety and security. While demolition is necessary for future redevelopment, the remaining buildings are not currently scheduled for immediate demolition as they do not pose a safety concern. Updates will be provided here as additional demolition and sitework occurs.
Two Draft Concept Plans for Community Feedback
No final decisions have been made regarding the design. However, two draft concept plans have been developed by the project team. These are informed by community feedback received in Phase 1 (2022) engagement process, where we heard from tenants, neighbours, and members of the community who were interested or affected by this project. The draft plans are guided by a vision framework, and best practices in placemaking, integrated planning and affordable housing.
During Phase 2 (2023), community feedback gathered through surveys and virtual and in-person engagement sessions, demonstrated a preference for Option 2.
Option 1 would balance density with open space and outdoor amenities. This option will be built in three development phases and will include:
- Five structures
- 581 residential units, including 116 accessible units (20%)
- 523 parking stalls
This option will provide a well-balanced private and semi-private greenspace, featuring community space at the ground level and green roofs.
Option 2 will take advantage of the full site development and will include:
- Four structures
- 612 residential units, including 122 accessible units (20%)
- 551 parking stalls
This option will provide private green roof amenity spaces and a much more enhanced green boulevard on Skaha Lake Road.
Please view the Phase 2 Engagement Findings.
Key themes brought forward by the community were:
- Addressing housing need now
- Sustainable building practices
- Traffic management and transportation
- Tenant selection and relocation
- Additional considerations (like including a daycare, a coffee shop, etc.)
BC Housing is committed to continuing to engage with the community about the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment. We welcome you to reach out with any questions by email to: communityrelations@bchousing.org(External link).
More information will be shared with the community as the project progresses.
Please continue to visit this Let’s Talk project page for timely information and updates.
