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Industrial location chosen for Kelowna tiny home village raises concerns

People are concerned about safety and sleep with semi trucks loading and unloading 24/7
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The intersection of Crowley Ave. and Weddell Pl. in Kelowna will be the site of a new tiny home village. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

When the location for the new tiny home village, which is intended as an option to house people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Kelowna, was announced on Nov 2, many people were taken by surprise.

The village of 60 tiny homes will be sandwiched between industrial businesses, including ACE Courier, on Crowley Avenue, and the rail trail encampment, also known as Tent City on Weddell Place.

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Jacqueline Gelineau

About the Author: Jacqueline Gelineau

I'm a reporter in the beginning stages of my career. I joined the team at Capital News in November 2021...
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