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$content = "<p>1,000 homes.</p>
<p>578 acres.</p>
<p>227 acres of open space.</p>
<p>30 acres of parks, including 2 neighborhood parks and 11 pocket parks.</p>
<p>25 kilometres of trails.</p>
<p>It's all in the phase 3 vision for Wilden -- British Columbia's largest master-planned community that covers 1,447 acres and 30 neighbourhoods on Kelowna's Glenmore Highlands between Okanagan Lake and Glenmore Road.</p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credits: Wilden</who>Much of Wilden's phase 3 development will be dog-friendly." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Wilden%20hike%20with%20dog.JPG" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>While Wilden's network of interconnecting parks, trails, playgrounds and viewpoints is an incredible amenity for residents, it is also open to the public.</p>
<p>So, everyone can take advantage of what Wilden has created and left wild.</p>
<p><img alt="</who>Wilden's phase 3 plan has 25 kilometres of trails." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Wilden%20hike%20with%20more%20homes%20in%20background.JPG" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>Such a master plan takes, well, lots of planning.</p>
<p>The land for Wilden was first purchased in the mid-1990s by late founder and developer Gerhard Blenk.</p>
<p>Phase 1 started in 2003, phase 2 in 2006.</p>
<p>In fact, the construction of the 2,000 homes in phases 1 and 2 is still underway and expected to continue to 2035 to 2040.</p>
<p>Phase 2 also includes a market square and village centre.</p>
<p><img alt="</who>Wilden covers 1,447 acres in the Glenmore Highlights between Okanagan Lake and Glenmore Road." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Wilden%20map.JPG" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Wilden has submitted its revised plan for phase 3 in the northeast of it plot to the City of Kelowna for approval.</p>
<p>Phase 3 likely won't start to be built until 2030, but as previously mentioned, a master plan takes time and having all your ducks in a row.</p>
<p>"We'll have an open house about phase 3 soon and the city will likely have a public hearing in the summer," said Wilden marketing manager Johanna Eger.</p>
<p>"The main change in phase 3 is a switch from mostly single-family, fully-detached homes to a more diverse mix. It's an evolution of what homebuyers want and can afford now. Plus, there will be more open spaces, natural areas, public parks and trails."</p>
<p><img alt="</who>Many of Wilden's trails lead to incredible viewpoints." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Wilden%20hike%20and%20lake.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>To achieve that balance, phase 3's 326 single-family homes, 128 duplexes, 444 townhouses and 148 condominiums will be built in cluster neighbourhoods to leave surrounding areas wild -- the 'wild' in Wilden, if you will.</p>
<p>The broader mix of housing is designed to attract a broader mix of residents from young professionals and families to downsizers, empty nesters and retirees.</p>
<p>It's still too early to say what the architectural styles for phase 3 might be.</p>
<p>But, it could be an update to the 'Okanagan modern' and 'modern farm' aesthetics developed throughout phase 2.</p>
<p><img alt="</who>Half of Wilden's 1,447 acres will be left in its natural state." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Wilden%20hike%20homes%20in%20bg.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>Phase 1 was generally 'craftsman' style.</p>
<p>Wilden prides itself on leaving half of the site in its natural state so the community is open, livable, walkable and inspiring.</p>
<p>Phase 3 will be linked to the overall community by an 8-kilometre scenic drive along Wilden's panoramic ridge that overlooks Okanagan Lake.</p>
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