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Ascend Development Partners Professional land development consulting specializing in planning, permitting, approvals, and development management.

We streamline zoning, subdivision, and municipal/provincial processes to help your project move forward smoothly, based in Kelowna, BC. Ascend Development Partners provides development management and approvals support for land development projects across British Columbia. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams, align your strategy with municipal requirements, and streamline submissions so they are complete, compliant, and ready for review. Our approach is built on clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on project leadership, supported by smart systems and project management tools that reduce friction in the coordination and submission process. The result is a more predictable, less stressful path to getting your project approved and moving forward.

Happy Easter to you and your families! 🌷 At Ascend, we believe in building more than just projects. We build communities...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to you and your families! 🌷

At Ascend, we believe in building more than just projects. We build communities where families can put down roots, grow, and thrive.

Whether you're celebrating with an egg hunt, a family dinner, or simply enjoying the beautiful BC spring weather, we hope your day is filled with joy.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter Sunday! β˜€οΈ

A developer called us last month, 9 months into their rezoning application. "The City keeps asking for more information....
02/20/2026

A developer called us last month, 9 months into their rezoning application.

"The City keeps asking for more information. Why is this taking so long?"

I looked at their file. The answer was clear in the first 5 minutes.

It wasn't the City. It was how the application started.

Missing OCP alignment check. No pre-app meeting. Consultants working in silos. Incomplete submission package.

Four preventable mistakes. Nine months of delays.

After managing development approvals across 100+ acres in Kelowna and the Okanagan, I've seen the same 7 mistakes stall projects again and again:
❌ Submitting before confirming OCP/zoning alignment
❌ Skipping the pre-application meeting
❌ Incomplete application packages
❌ Poor consultant coordination
❌ Ignoring neighbourhood consultation
❌ No clear approvals strategy
❌ Letting files go quiet after submission

The good news? Every single one is avoidable.

We just published a detailed breakdown of each mistake and exactly how to prevent them, based on real projects, not theory.

Link in first comment πŸ‘‡
If you're planning a rezoning, subdivision, or development permit in Kelowna, this could save you 6-12 months.

What's been your biggest challenge with the approvals process?

πŸ’™ Happy Family Day from Ascend Development Partners!  Today, we celebrate the people who support us, inspire us, and kee...
02/16/2026

πŸ’™ Happy Family Day from Ascend Development Partners!

Today, we celebrate the people who support us, inspire us, and keep us grounded - our families, in every form they take.

At Ascend Development Partners, we value the importance of connection and balance, both at work and at home.

Whether you’re spending the day with loved ones, enjoying time to recharge, or creating new memories, we hope this Family Day brings rest, joy, and meaningful moments.

- Ascend Development Partners

Three pillars. One goal: Getting your development project approved. βœ… Planning – Navigate zoning, permitting, and projec...
01/30/2026

Three pillars. One goal: Getting your development project approved.

βœ… Planning – Navigate zoning, permitting, and project requirements with clarity
βœ… Approvals – Streamline processes for timely advancement
βœ… Coordination – Seamless stakeholder collaboration from start to finish

When your project needs strategic guidance and hands-on management, we're your partner in navigating BC's complex regulatory landscape.

Reach out to talk about your next development.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Ascend Development Partners.

Thank you to our clients and partners for a year of trust, collaboration, and progress.

In 2026, we’ll continue supporting land developers and landowners with clear guidance through permitting and approvals, along with dependable development management and project coordination to keep projects moving forward with confidence.

Wishing you momentum, growth, and successful milestones in the year ahead.

Ascend Development Partners

Today I’m excited to introduce Ascend Development Partners.After several years working in land development and operation...
12/23/2025

Today I’m excited to introduce Ascend Development Partners.

After several years working in land development and operations, I saw how often great projects were slowed down by unclear approvals strategy, misaligned consultant teams, and too many moving parts with no one really owning the file.

Ascend was created to fill that gap.

We focus on 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞π₯𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚π₯𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 π₯𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞π₯𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 in British Columbia. That means helping developers and landowners:
● Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams
● Navigate municipal processes
● Prepare complete, compliant application packages
● Get stalled or in-stream files back on track

If you are working on a land development project and want more clarity, structure, and momentum in your approvals process, I would love to connect.

Learn more at ascenddevelopmentpartners.com.
Follow along here for project updates and insights from the approvals side of development.

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