We Appreciate Your Input
In September, our planning team hosted a community open house at BNA Brewing, attended by more than 160 people. Attendees were invited to learn about the vision and ideas behind an exciting new mixed-use project for Vernon and to share their thoughts and opinions. Via District is being designed to support Vernon’s growing housing and business needs, while providing a community experience that reflects the values and needs of residents and visitors alike. The input we received is crucial in helping us achieve these goals.
What We Heard from the Community:
- Via District is a place where higher density residential growth belongs – close to the downtown, Kalamalka Lake, transit, shopping and parks.
- A “mixed-use” plan is important to the community – Via District needs to include social, recreational and community spaces.
- Housing is needed and supported and should designed for safety and inclusion.
- Traffic management, safety and infrastructure need to be strong considerations through the design and planning process.
Next Steps in the Planning Process:
Via District’s team is now reviewing all input received, both in person and online, and updating our conceptual plan to reflect community feedback. The final conceptual plan will be completed in early 2026 and while that work moves ahead, we will also be conducting various technical studies that will form the foundation for infrastructure planning.
For more information – or to register to receive email updates – connect with us at info@arrowleaf.com
Via District is a Place of Confluence
The community will blend a range of complementary uses, including housing, community spaces, commercial activity and innovation. Public spaces will be flexible and diverse to create an energetic, magnetic place for everyday events and larger community celebrations.
Via District is Rooted in Vernon
Local community perspectives will guide the plan. With the natural terrain and the urban context in mind, the plan will reflect Vernon and its unique character.
Via District is Touch the Earth
The plan will respect local ecology and nature. Landscape elements – such as porous surfaces and stormwater treatment zones – will integrate into the public spaces and community access to green spaces will support the connection to nature.
Via District is Nurture Community
Commercial and community activities will be unique and reflect a thoughtful approach to community programming. With the potential for entrepreneurial or cultural incubator spaces, it will be a place where the Vernon community can flourish and grow.
Via District Serve’s Vernon’s Needs
The plan will respond to – and align with – Vernon’s needs and objectives. Higher intensity uses – including a range of building types from low to high-rise buildings – will offer housing choice that is centrally located near the downtown’s commercial services and amenities. Sensitive building placement will reflect the opportunities that the unique location can provide.