We're not talking sky-scrapers by any means, but buildings will be getting taller in Vernon's downtown. The current limit is four stories, but city council has given a approval for a six story office building on the current site of the Royal Canadian Legion on 31st Avenue. Mayor Wayne Lippert calls it a new direction for Vernon. "I think it's probably the correct time for the city to be looking at developments like this to improve on our downtown core. It's recognized that with the high cost of property, developers need to look at going up." Lippert says taller buildings have been in the plans for some time, adding they're higher density and easier on the city's transportation infrastructure. Geo Pacific Enterprises plans to tear down the Legion building when it takes over the property in January.Construction of the new tower is expected to begin in April.
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Here comes the concrete jungle...gone are the beautiful views....everyone will get to see cement out their windows just like every other city in the world....Vernon just couldn't stand to be different.
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