Rule's Platform - Keeping It Green

Development: Development must be sustainable. The way development in Kelowna is managed will have a huge impact on our quality of life. I believe that each proposal needs to be looked at to determine the benefits to the community, the detriments, the aesthetics of the project and the need. I agree that there are some horrendous developments in this city that never should have been approved, and some very well thought out projects that serve the purpose of housing and add to the community. I am strongly in support of the town centre model that keeps future development focuessed in our four urban centers: downtown, Pandosy, Orchard Park and Rutland at the crossroads.

Parks and Green Space: One of Kelowna's most attractive features is its green space and outdoor recreation opportunities. We need to expand on these spaces, making them accessible to all our residents. This includes the waterfront as well as natural wilderness lands. In addition to this, I believe that playgrounds and sports fields should be widely available throughout the city to encourage our young people to be more active. I also support the creation of more dog parks in Kelowna.

Going Greener: I support the continuation of the recycling program and would like to see it expanded to include other materials. I am strongly in favour of improving transit service and making our city streets more pedestrian and cyclist friendly. As the population of Kelowna grows, it is vital that we all participate in keeping our environment healthy.