KELOWNA – Mission Group’s new project, ELLA, will change the way people live in downtown Kelowna. The new high-rise, located on the corner of Ellis Street and Lawrence Avenue, offers many firsts – the first concrete high-rise in the Bernard District; the first LEED concrete tower in the area; the first residential tower with unobstructed views; and the first Kelowna condo tower with a Walk Score of 97 out of 100.
The 20-storey building features 116 condominiums. As the homes start on the sixth floor, residents will have unobstructed views on all sides – lake views from southwest to northwest and mountain and city views to the east. Service commercial will occupy the street level, with residential parking on floors 2 through 5.
The downtown location is expected to attract a variety of demographics, from younger home-buyers to retirees, while still drawing people with a similar mindset – those interested in living in the heart of the Bernard District.
Its $13 million revitalization has transformed the area into a vibrant destination with trend-setting local cuisine, creative social houses, boutiques, culture and entertainment destinations. Because of its closeness to these amenities, ELLA’s extraordinarily high Walk Score of 97 out of 100 defines it a Walker’s Paradise.
The Walk Score is enhanced by easy access to various modes of transportation, such as the Queensway Transit Exchange, as well as outdoor recreation, including Okanagan Lake, the new Kelowna Yacht Club and the recreational City Park and waterfront boardwalk.
In addition to its unobstructed views and high Walk Score, ELLA offers another breakthrough with its LEED-Certified concrete construction – a first in Kelowna for market concrete condominiums.