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Land Development Projects: Master-Planned Communities & Subdivisions in British Columbia

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Featured Land Development Projects in Kelowna & the Okanagan

Ascend Development Partners specializes in land development projects throughout Kelowna, Vernon, and the Okanagan. We manage master-planned communities, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments,  and complex rezoning, OCP and subdivision applications.

As experienced development managers and  approvals consultants, we coordinate civil engineering teams and contractors, navigate municipal requirements, and guide projects from OCP amendments through to lot registration.  Learn more about our team’s expertise or explore our current development projects below and explore our current development projects below. 

Kirschner Mountain

Multi-phase hillside development (Kelowna, BC) 

Kirschner Mountain is a master-planned hillside community in Kelowna, BC. As lead Development Manager since 2023, Ascend Development Partners works closely with the Owner to align engineering, servicing, and approvals across multiple phases with the City of Kelowna, BMID, and other regulatory bodies. 

As a multi-phase project with many moving parts, there are always several priorities on the go. Since coming onto the file, we have supported the registration of one single-family phase (19 lots) and one multi-family phase, managed multiple development permit applications, and led a zoning amendment process. We were also engaged to help the Owner transition between civil engineering firms, facilitating master planning and servicing workshops with consultants and the City to re-establish a clear path forward. 

Currently, our team is coordinating engineering design and submissions for two stormwater management systems and progressing a new phase of 35 single-family lots toward registration. Our role includes day-to-day coordination with surveyors, lawyers, three different engineering teams, the civil contractor, the City, and BMID—ensuring that technical work, municipal feedback, and owner priorities stay connected and on schedule. 

With over 100 acres still to develop, long-range planning and phasing strategy remain active. We’re proud to support the Owner in shaping the next stages of this growing hillside community.  Check out their main website here at Kirschner Mountain.  Stay tuned for updates on upcoming lots and/ or homes for sale.  

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Strong Client Satisfaction

Clients consistently highlight clear communication, practical strategy, and steady guidance as projects move from early concept through the approvals process.

Approvals That Stay on Track

Through proactive management and structured coordination, applications move efficiently through reviews and resubmissions, helping keep project timelines on track.

Trusted by Clients

A significant share of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the trust we build through quality, integrity, and reliable follow-through.

6468 Okanagan Landing Road

5-Lot Subdivision (Vernon, BC)

Led by Innocept Developments, this residential subdivision project has been in the approval process with the City of Vernon since 2023.  Recently stepping into the project in August 2025 as the Development Manager, we have been working closely with the property Owner, their team and engineering consultants to coordinate civil design submissions and work through PLR conditions as we move toward approval and registration of these 5 multi-family lots in 2026.   

This Vernon subdivision demonstrates our ability to step into in-stream files and provide focused coordination when projects need strategic realignment. Explore our land development services to see how we support subdivisions, rezoning applications, and master-planned communities across the Okanagan.

Lots are now selling direct from the Owner.  If you are looking for a multi-family development opportunity, check out the website here at Innocept Developments.

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Types of Development Projects We Manage

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How We Guide Land Development Projects from Vision to Approval: Our 10-Step Process

Our proven 9-step development management process brings clarity, coordination, and confidence to complex approvals in Kelowna, Vernon, and across the Okanagan. Every successful development project follows a strategic path from initial concept through municipal approvals to registration. As your Development Manager, we guide you through this journey – coordinating consultants, navigating municipal requirements, and managing the complexity so you can focus on your project’s vision and timeline. 

Whether you’re planning a master-planned community like Kirschner Mountain, managing a subdivision like 6468 Okanagan Landing Road, or navigating a rezoning application, our process remains consistent: strategic planning, proactive coordination, and complete submissions that move efficiently through review. 

Your Path from Vision to Approved Development Plans

Step 1

Engage

Schedule your 30-minute complimentary consultation to discuss your land development project.

Step 2

DISCOVERY

Review your property's zoning, OCP designation, site constraints, development vision, and approvals pathway options.

Step 3

FORMALIZE

Execute development management agreement and provide City/Province authorization for Ascend to act as your agent / representative.

Step 4

RESEARCH

Coordinate with the City of Kelowna, Vernon, or other relevant municipality and provincial agencies to obtain site-specific requirements, technical parameters, and policy direction.

Step 5

STRATEGY

Establish clear development concept, phasing approach, and strategic pathway through OCP amendments, rezoning, subdivision, or development permits.

Final

CLOSE-OUT

On-going tracking of project milestones during the maintenance period. Tracking deficiencies, bonding release and closure of permits, ensuring inspections, final plans and schedules are submitted to the municipality.

Step 9

APPROVAL

Move forward with bonding, servicing, construction, and lot registration with confidence, your approvals foundation is solid.

Step 8

EXECUTE

Manage municipal submissions, coordinate consultant deliverables, respond to review comments, facilitate public consultation, and drive applications through to approval with ongoing follow ups.

Step 7

ASSEMBLE

Rn an RFP process to engage, hire and coordinate civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental consultants, geotechnical engineers, and other specialists required for complete applications.

Step 6

BUDGET

Develop detailed budget including consultant fees, municipal application costs, study requirements, engineering design, and contingencies.

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