FRAHCAS

FRIENDS AND RESIDENTS
OF THE ABBOTT STREET
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
AREA SOCIETY

Heritage house in the FRAHCAS neighbourhood of Kelowna

FRAHCAS

FRIENDS AND RESIDENTS
OF THE ABBOTT STREET HERITAGE
CONSERVATION AREA SOCIETY

City map of the Abbott/Marshall Street Conservation Areas

What is FRAHCAS?

The Friends and Residents of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area Society (FRAHCAS) was formed with the following objectives:

 

  • To encourage the preservation of structural and natural heritage within the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area and to maintain its existing single and two-family residential character.
  • To advocate the preservation, conservation and restoration of heritage and to work toward more public awareness and understanding of heritage in our area and its importance to the City.
  • To advocate for the Heritage Register and further research properties beyond what the City has done.
  • To list and research natural landscapes or landscape features considered to be of particular historical, horticultural or design interest in our area and to conserve, maintain and expand our active natural and structural archives.

LETTER FROM OUR PAST PRESIDENT

Dear Friends and Neighbours,

DO YOU WANT TO SEE LARGE SCALE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT INTRUDE INTO OUR ABBOTT STREET AND MARSHALL STREET HERITAGE AREAS?

As City Council approves large scale commercial development on an ever- increasing scale we are in danger of losing the character of our very unique neighbourhood.

HISTORY:
In 1998 City Council pursuant to the Local Government Act wisely proclaimed the Abbott Street and Marshall street areas as designated heritage and conservation districts of a residential and historical character.

Our Society was formed to protect those objectives.

In fulfillment of this mandate it is essential that we have a strong membership. Remember our society refers to “Friends and Residents”. Many of our members do not live in the heritage area but feel strongly that the objects of the Society are of the utmost importance in the preservation of what we value in our community of Kelowna as it continues to increase in size and population.

Walley Lightbody, President of FRAHCAS in Kelowna
FRAHCAS Heritage sign

Get Involved!

Mayor Colin Basran attending unveiling of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation area sign

BECOME A MEMBER

For only $10 per year per household, you can become a member of FRAHCAS. We would love to have you join us!

Attend a Meeting

Board meetings are held every 2 months with an Annual General Meeting for the general membership held in the Fall of each year. Let us know if you would like to participate.

STAY INFORMED

Sign up for our email list to get the latest information from FRAHCAS.

Explore the Abbott Street Heritage Area

HERITAGE PLANNING

The City of Kelowna website states …  “We value, respect and celebrate built, cultural and natural heritage as a major contributor to our community’s identity, character and sense of place.”

Their website provides information on–

  • Heritage Conservation Areas
  • Protected Heritage Properties
  • Kelowna Heritage Register
  • Heritage Planning Initiatives
  • Heritage Grants Program
  • Heritage Building Tax Incentive Program

The Kelowna Heritage Register is an official listing of around 200 heritage buildings which have been evaluated and considered to have significant value within the community.

More information can be found on the City of Kelowna website –

HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT

The City of Kelowna provides tools and programs to address the protection and restoration of heritage properties in Kelowna:

  • Heritage Conservation Areas – including the Abbott Street Conservation Area
  • Heritage Revitalization Agreements – Allows owners of heritage buildings to vary some development-related requirements and provides longer term heritage protection of the property.
  • Heritage Register – A property on the Heritage Register is recognized as having heritage value within the City, and has access to grants and incentives for heritage restoration.
  • Heritage Designation Bylaw – A Heritage Designation Bylaw can be used to secure long term protection of a heritage asset and has increased access to grants and incentives above the Heritage Register.

Visit the City of Kelowna website to find out if your property is in the Abbott Street Conservation Area, what you can do with it, how to apply for a Heritage Alteration Permit find a list of protected Heritage Properties and more.

Kelowna Abbott Street Heritage District self-guided tour brochure by FRAHCAS and KSAN

TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Together with KSAN– the Kelowna South-Central Association of Neighbourhoods,  FRAHCAS has published an informative self-guided tour of the Abbott Street Heritage District.

The guide includes history of the area, lists 48 homes on the Kelowna Heritage Register and gives examples and descriptions of various styles of homes found in the area.