FEASIBILITY STUDY THE BEART PROJECT HASTINGS EDUCATION,ARTS,RECREATION, THEATRE TRAINING CENTRE MULTI-CULTURAL/ABORIGINAL AR’ AND TRAINING CENTRE AT 301 East Hastings St. Vancouver Report prepared by Donna Spencer Firehall Arts CentreINDEX 1. Introduction 2. Brief History of the Building 3. Terms of Reference 4, The Vision for the Centre 5. Location 6. Community Development through Cultural Districts 7. A Mixed Use Facility - Private and Public Partnerships 8. Educational Possibilities 9. Recreational Activities 10, Serving the Arts and Cultural Community 11, Architectural Survey and Projected Renovation Expenses 12, Project Budget ( Renovation and Purchase) 13, Strategies for Developing the Centre 14, Proposed Organizational Structure ! 15. Possible Sources of Funding 16. Recommended Organizational Structure/ Guiding Principles of Organizational Structure 17. Conclusion Appendix A: List of groups consulted Appendix B: Maps Appendix C: Population Statistics Appendix D: Excerpt from Downtown Eastside Economic Revitalization Initiative Report to April 7,1999 Workshop Vancouver Economic Development CommissionINTRODUCTION This document has been compiled as a report on the feasibility of creating a multi-use ‘ulti cultural and aboriginal arts, recreation, education and traning centre inthe former Golden Buddhist Temple at 301 East Hastings. ‘The building; was announced for sale in mid. 1999 ad upon this announcement a number of community arts groups toured the building for the purpose of reviewing its potential to become an asset in the re-vitalizaton of the Main & Hastings arco hile addressing previously identified production, performance, and training needs withis the ars and cultural sector. Due to the buildings size and existing floor plan it was quickly realized that it did indeed hold considerable potential and it was determined that an architvetural survey and feasibility study should be undertaken, The Firehall Theatre Society agreed to facilitate tose actions and financial support for this study was received from the Western Diversification Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Community consultations, research, and an acchitectral survey were undertaken; however, as the work ofthe study was nearing completion {he building was sold to the Vancouver-Richmond Health Board. ‘To date, a potential use for she building has not been made public and the building continues to sit empty.” While it may be indeed feasible to incorporate recommendations in this report within the Coastal Health, Authority's (formerly Vancouver-Richmond Health Board) plans forthe building no formal discussions have been held in this regard. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BUILDING Located at 301 East Hastings at Gore, the Golden Buddhist Temple was built originally by the Salvation Army in the early 1950'.. Plans obtained from the City of Vancouver date back to 1948; however, the actual opening date ofthe facility has not be determined, Tt was used by the Salvation Army until the early 1980's when the Dharma Realm Buddhist Associ Purchased the property. Little structural change wes undertaken in the building with the change in ownership. “In its current state the building houses a main assembly hall with « balcony, whichTERMS OF REFERENCE needs of the building with the considecstion of creating a five hundred seat performance venue, as well as support areas for the production, presentation and training in the performing, visual and media arts. 2. To determine projected expenses and potential sources of revenues for the renovation and Upgrade of the building as a performance venue with support areas for production, presentation and training in the performing, visual and media arts, 3. To consult uses for the faci ith the community to determine potential user groups and potential programming 4, To research and review existing community development initiatives involving arts and culture in patoership withthe privatelcorporate sector which have been utlized in other inner city neighborhoods as a means of addressing urban blight, poverty, and addiction problems 5. To review location for possible accessibility issues ( public transit, paring, security), 6. To undertake a cursory review of residents living within a twenty block radius of the location to determine potential immediate users and attenders at events held at the venue 7. To recommend a possible organizational structure forthe buildingTHE VISION FOR THE CENTRE The vision of the HEART. (Hastings Educational, Artistic, Recreational Theatre Centre) is one of inclusion, empowerment and diversity of use. The centre would house both commercial, social services and arts activities, while generating considerable spin-off benefits to the surrounding neighborhood. It’s focus would primarily be artistic activity and cultural expression involving aboriginal and multi-cultural artists and arts groups; however, the centre ‘would work with the community to develop skills development and capacity building programs through artistic, educational and recreational activities for specific target groups in the neighborhood. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Any successful retailer, restauranteur, real estate agent confirm that location is often the key to the initial success of any business. While to the outside eye investment in a business at Gore and Cordova in the heart of the Downtown Eastside might not appear to be a wise investment; however, the location and building are key to the success of the HEART Project. Located in Vancouver's historic downtowa, the surrounding neighborhood is rich in history and cultural diversity, In the immediate area, heritage buildings are located along both Pender and Keefer Street in Vancouver's historic Chinatown and within a one block radius, the heritage designated Carnegie Centre, St. James Anglican Church, the Vancouver Police Museum and the Firchall Arts Centre operate year round serving both residents and visitors to the neighborhood. Numerous non-profit arts organizations and artists including the Blinding Light Cinema, Gallery Gachet, First Nation’s Artists Co-op, the Powell St. Festival, Artspeak Gallery, Access Artist Run Centre and the Firehall Arts Centre are already located within the neighborhood and Could benefit as well as assist in the development of the HEART Centre, At the West end of the neighborhood, the Vancouver Film School, SFU Downtown Campus and the Vancouver ‘Community College have already shown their commitment to the downtown area and have expressed interest in supporting programs that enhance and benefit the community, ‘The building is within easy walking distance of the Trade & Convention Centre and the Cruise Ship terminals end tour buses pass by the location daily as they pass through Chinatown | and back through Gastown and there is often a high volume of tourist traffic in the neighborhood during the day. Public transit stops right across the street from the building and the Main St. Sky train station, bus and rail station are within easy walking distance or easily reached by transit. A very popular bike route, which connects to all the major bike routes is located three blocks to the South of the building on Union St. While there is not a parking lot attached to the building there is considerable street parking and a number of lots within easy walking distance in Chinatown,COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CULTURAL DISTRICTS A cultural district is a well-recognized, labeled, mixed-use area of a city in which a high concentration of cultural facilities serves as the anchor of attraction and business development. The establishment of such districts has grown steadily as communities strive to diversify their economies, revitalize urban areas and expand their lucrative but competitive tourism market, In the United States, ninety American cities have in place or are planning some type of formal cultural district, These districts vary in size and structure but the most successful ones have public and private sector involvement, a variety of different funding sources and very clear objectives and purposes, Established in the early ‘80's, with $SOmillion in government funds and private support from the Heinz family, the Pittsburgh cultural district now contains 14 cultural facilities of a variety of sizes and discipline interests, and covers fourteen square blocks in an area of the city that was once known for its crime, drug use and overall urban decay. Overseen by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, which renovates and operates the venues, community outreach and educational programs are a strong component of the overall activities of the program. In London, England, the National Theatre, located on the southern bank of the Thames, has become a major catalyst for development and revitalization in a neighborhood tht long suffered from urban blight, While the HEART PROJECT is small in comparison to the above-named projects, it has the potential to join both existing and proposed arts facilities in the downtown eastside in providing educational, social, artistic and economic benefits to the area and to Vancouver asa whole. Obviously, the designation of the neighborhood as a cultural district would have ‘even greater impact on its successful revitalization and would have to be undertaken with care in order to avoid the displacement of existing residents and artists and arts organizations through ‘gentrification and increased real estate values. A MIXED USE FACILTY: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS One of the most successful models of mixing commercial manufacturing and retail activities with artistic and cultural programming and atts facilities is Granville Island. On a smaller scale than Granville Island, Seattle's Experience Music Project is housed in one building and includes a ed/music sales outlet, several restaurants, a theatre space as well as the Jimi) Hendrix Museum and a number of other exhibition spaces. Through renovation, the Building could house several small studio/galleries for the sale of work by aboriginal and multi-cultural visual, literary and music artists; retail outlets such as a bakery/deli; a quality coffee bar with the facility for small scale music, spoken word, dance and theatre performances; a web café; bike repair and bike re-cyeling store; a mini-supermarket ( sponsored by one of the larger supermarket chains but employing local residents ); a fax/e-mail and office serves outlet, In support of possible retail outlets for the sale of artistic works, an e-marketing component and website could be developed to further merchandise these artistic works and would have the potential to be developed in collaboration with corporations such as Telus and Shaw. The majority of these commercial needs have been identified in previous studies undertaken by groups such as the Vancouver Economie Development Commission.EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES ‘The educational component of this project would be connected to the overall activities of the Centre and would be based around skills development and capacity building initiatives that could improve future employment possibilities. ‘These could include creative drama and theatre workshops developed to encourage confidence, self-esteem and critical thinking; reading and writing workshops; typing and computer literacy programs, and individual tutoring sessions to aid individuals either in current programs to upgrade their level of education or those attempting to secure places in existing educational institutions. Tutors would be drawn from the professional area in which tutoring was being and could be designed in a mentorship model similar to BIG SISTERS, Connections would be made with the current highly popular ‘Humanities 101 program offered by the University of B.C. to further support thei initiative through the use of the space and through attendance at performances at the Centre. Further, an internship/apprenticeship model would be developed for certain aspects of the Centre’s operations in order to provide valuable on-the-job training in venue management, box office sales and services; technical and production support; marketing and promotions and arts administration thus allowing participants to develop transferable skills while supporting the operations of the facility and addressing a need within the overall arts and cultural sector for trained technicians, box office personnel and administrative support workers, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Residents of the community are in need of recreational opportunities that are not expensive, get them out of their SRO housing and are within walking distance of their homes,, The Strathcona, Raycam and Carnegie community centres are heavily used and the HEART project would work with them to avoid duplication and to expand recreational activities and opportunities. Suggestions for recreational programming include contemporary dance classes, tai chi, writer’s groups, music jams, painting and drawing classes, carving, drumming, classes, etc. As there is a small gym in the building, with renovation the gym could be used for both sports activity i.e basketball, volleyball, badminton as well as aerobics, yoga, etc. \SERVING THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY The Centre has the potential to meet a number of the overall arts communities needs while maintaining a particular focus on First Netions and multi-cultural arts, Currently, aboriginal performing artists have few outlets for their work. The Firehall Arts Centre has been the most consistent provider of opportunity for aboriginal playwrights and theatre artists to have ‘access to professional production support and Aboriginal Awareness Day provides a once a year opportunity for the greater community to see a wide range of talents in a less than ideal setting ( outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and in Robson Square’s limited theatre space). The Friendship Centre provides meeting space, a sales outlet for some artistic works and a very low tech equipped auditorium for performances. Other community organizations such as the Chinese Cultural Centre, provide opportunities for Chinese-Canadians but few opportunities exist for ‘cross-cultural and pan-cultural artistic dialogue and expression, Through the development of the HEART Centre as a fully equipped professionally run building, performing and visual artists from aboriginal and multi-cultural backgrounds could gain exposure to a broader community, Needs identified through consultation include a mid-size theatre (400-600 seats) suitable for dance, music and theatre; a 80 - 100 seat venue suitable for music, theatre , spoken word, video and film; production space for set, costume and property building and storage space for same; subsidized studio space for visual artists including carvers, jewelry makers, painters, seulptors, etc. and performing artists; rehearsal and small scale recording studio for musicians and spoken word artists; a community television station specifically oriented towards activities in the Downtown Eastside; and a web-casting outlet for artistic works which could serve as an artistic link between indigenous cultures and multi-cultural artists from around the world. A wide-band, high speed, fibre optic cable exists already running east from Simon Fraser University Harbor Centre along Bastings St. Other Programming Possibilities A Theatre Program for Street Youth: Modeled after the very successful KYTES (Kensington ‘Youth Theatre ) in Toronto, a program could be developed that encourages street kids to engage in theatre as a means of expression and as a vehicle to assist in life-skills development \ i ‘An Arts Program for Children: Strathcona and Seymour Elementary schools, both located.in the Downtown Eastside serve close to 1000 children, While both schools strive to encourage artistic and creative expression in their students, access to the arts beyond the school is very limited. A program of artistic development for children could be developed in conjunction with Aris Umbrella ( Arts Umbrella EAST) that would provide subsidized opportunities for children to pasticipate in the arts at very little cost to their often single parent familiesAbbreviated Facility Assessment Study For the The ( HE.A.R.T) Project Hastings Education, Arts, Recreation and Training / Theatre Prepared for The Firehall Arts Centre by proscenium architecture + interiors inc.This repor! was prepared by proscenium architecture and interiors inc. for the account of the The Fireball Aris Centre. The material in i reflects the best judgment of proscenium ‘orchilecture and interiors inc. and their Consultonis in ligh! of the information avoilable to it at the time of preparation. Any use which a third portly makes of this repor, or any reliance on or decisions fo be mode based on it, ore the responsibilty of such third parties. Proscenivm architecture + interiors inc. accepts no responsibilty for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report,wvwwwwwwowwwwrwewewewe. ’ » » ’ » » ’ » » » » » » » » ’ » » » » » por ojs c ejnium crehiveccurs tLinrertors! ime Ue May 17th; 2001 The Firehal Arts Ceire Ecst Pender Sireet Vancouver, BC Alter Ms. Donna Spencer, Exacutive and Artistic Director Dear Donna: Re: Buddhist Faciliy for Fire Hall Annex Analysis of the Existing Facility Proscenium architecture + inlerors ine, has mode a preliminary evaluation of the existing facility and have Identified the follewing primary issues thot should be addressed in order to function as an opproptiate dance venve + The existing audience chamber floor is currently of wood construction; *+ the roke of the existing floor does not provide adequate sight lines for a dace venve; © the ing stage is multi levelled and has no provision for wing space, ‘+ the existing lobby will be too small for the intended programmed capacity 6f the new use, ond; © required code upgrades would include seismic, life sofety and bartier free accessibility, the extent of wibich would be determined through detailed design and negotiations with the ovthoriies having, jurisdiction, \ Not included in this report, is on electrical summary. (However, an electrical consultant wos retained to assess the building's current electrical situation and recommended that olf existing electrical systems be replaced of 0 port of @ renovation plan) Feasibility & Extent of Renovation Within this repor, sketches of the existing condition in concert with a proposed scheme, graphically illustrate how the focilly can be renovated. The main components are as follows: * The existing oudience chamber. floot will have to be removed and replaced with a concrete floor to provide adequate siructure for @ new raked seating floor cssembly. © The shell of the audience chamber should ollow for a capacity of 500 seats. Thom H. Weeks, MAIEC MRAIC 400 1920 Wylie Street Phone: [604] 879.0118 Jennifer Stanley, MRAIC BAAID Vancouver 8C| VSY 3N6 Fox: (604) 879-1486» > » > » » > > » ’ » » ’ ’ » , » » » , » » ’ , » ’ , , ’ , , , , , ’ , , , , , * The upper beleony level can be extended fo accommodate a control room and © new upper concession / labby/ meeting space. The existing balcony can either be covered over by new consiruction le reve demolition cosls or removed for addifonal headroom * The existing back of house con be modified to provide wings for the stage. The stoge isell should be one level surlace ot an appropriate heigh! to provide o seamless transition lo he new wings ond optimize sigh lines from the audience chomber, I is also recommended thot the slage llcor be reploced with « new sprung floor assembly even ifthe existing stage level is ultimately preserved, in order te ‘ensure consistent action of the floor * The existing main lobby can be enlarged io provide room for a main concession and odchiionel crush space forthe potrons. The space below the new raked seating flor assembly can be ured for general tend or concession siorage. in addition, there appears to be adequate room for new public woshrocra facilites including @ unit washroom and o flexible space that can be divided up and or used ler a ig room / lounge, etc. © An elevotor wil upper lobbies, ikely be required to meet accessibility requirements from the street to both lower and * The existing roof structure can remain intoct, but proscenium architecture + interiors inc. recommends replacing the existing acoustic ceiling panels and changing their angle in order fo allow for new eat walks, lighting ond acoustics. * The botemen level should have sufficient copacity to house addtional washrooms, food services, dining fecililes ond basic back of house functions. This level was not been planned os a part of this repos. We gssume that o detuiled program for the above mentioned functions will determine ecivel space requirements * Finally, due to the increased occupant load, the new construction will hove fo be of non-combustible construction. Recommendation Is the opinion of proscenium architecture + infetiors inc. thot the Buddhist Temple ot 301 Eost Hastings con be renovated successfully into o performance venue. Depending on the fal program requirements, itis estimated that this could be done for a construction cost of +/- 3 million dollars. Proscenium architecture + interioes ine, ‘would be hoppy fo provide additional fecsibiliy services such as preliminary construction / renovation budgets, | Programming and projec! management as required if his study proceeds any further Regords - Proscenium architecture = interiors ine. Thom H. Weeks, maibe Principol Thom H. Weeks, MAIBC MRAIC 400 1920‘Wylie Sireet Phono: [604] 879 o118 Jennifer Stanley, MRAIC BAAID —- Voncouver BC VSY SN6 Fax: [604] 879-1486d d » > » » > » » ’ » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » ’ > » » » » > ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ » ’ ’ Thom H. Weeks, MAIBC MRAIC Jennifer Stanley, MRAIC BAAID APPENDIX ‘A’ SCHEMATIC DESIGN SKETCHES 400 1926 Wylie Street Vancouver BC VSY 3N6 Phone: {604} 879 0118 Fox: [604] 879-1486LSIHGGNS “KENNY TIVH3Uld | NOILD3S ONILSIXI le ee eee |MOANA AZeneeeeees eee en eee a om ~~ JSIHGGNS -X3NNV TIVHuld | YOON GNNOYD ONISNALSIHGGN -X3NNV TIVHiald | TAA ANOD1V8 ONILSIXS Mane eee ee ee ee oe ee eleASIHGGNS -X3NNV TIVH38IS YOON ANNO | NOWdO | Dares spore Ama meee eeeeeneenenmeeennne nner Laat mm omASIHGGNd -XSNNV TIVH3dls TBAT] ANODWE | NOLO ; i iwww rrr rrr rer rw rrr w www www www ww ew eww we ccece. 3 = = MAIBC MRAIC Jennifer Stanley, MeAIC BAAID APPENDIX ‘B’ CONSULTANT SUMMARIES i 400 1920°Wylie Street Phone: {604] 879 0118 Vancouver BC V5Y 3NG Fox: [604] 879-1486» » » » » i} » ’ » » » » » » , » ’ » » » , ’ » ’ ’ ’ , U U U U U , , ’ , » ’ , , y ’ ’ READ JONES CHRISTOFFERSEN 2rd Floor 1285 West Brosdmay. Vancouver, B.C: VOH SKB Phone (604) 738-0069 - Fes 1604) 738-1107 FIREHALL THEATRE ANNEX BUDDHIST TEMPLE STRUCTURAL RUC Reference No, 38079-01 ‘The existing structure has wood frame floors and roofs supported on steel-beains and/or trusses. Vertical loads are carried by steel columns and perimeter concrete walls. Foundations appear to be spread footings. Lateral seismic and wind loads would be carried by the perimeter walls, The capacities of these walls would be considerably less than current requirements particularly in the north/south direction, ‘The proposed renovations involve the addition of raked seating in the audience chamber with a storage arca below at the existing floor level. The existing main floor will be unable to support the increased loads, so it is anticipated that a new concrete structure will be constructed within the audience chamber area. This structure will include new columns and spread footings to support the new slab areas. The existing roof and exterior walls can be retained, ‘The stage is expanded by building up the floor on top of the existing structure in the wing area, ‘The wall on the west side is tot structural and can be removed without additional reinforcing. On the east side, the concrete wall can be removed up to the low roof level provided the centre column is retained. Seismic upgrading will be required and will likely involve the addition of concrete shear walls on the east and west sides of the audience chamber. These walls would extend from new footings to the high roof level. Infill of some existing window openings in the south wall will likely be required as well. Prepared by: READ JONES CHRISTOFFERSEN LTD. Oye J. Douglas Williams, P.Eng. Principal and Vice-President, B.C. Regionrrr rrr re ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee eee keen FIRE HALL THEATRE ANNEX Buddhist Temple 301 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC April 30, 2001, Mechanical Systems ‘The heating for the building is generated by gas fired hot water boilers. There is one air handling unit thet serves the main hall, and the room below the main hall in the basement and some small rooms. The majority of the rooms do nat have any ventilation. Asprinkler system would need to be added to accommodate a new user for the.spaces, The water supply main would need to be up-graded, ‘The plumbing fixtures would need to be replaced, as the existing are either broken or in poor shape, . ‘The age and capacities of the mechenical systems would require complete replacement in order to accommodate a new use. ltd mdse 7139-05 ‘atn Engineering Co. Led. Poge: / 07wwr wer er www rv T TTT Tew TTT TOT TT TTT Ewe Se Sees 200-1281 west georgia vancouver b.c. v6e 3j7 (604) 688-8008 (fax) 688-8359 March 5, 2001 Proscenium Architecture & interiors Suite 400 - 1920 Wyle Street Vancouver, BC VY SNE Attention: Mir. T. Weeks. Re: Buddhist Temple 310 East Hastings ae, Dear Thom; ‘Attached is our brief review report, Please let me know if you need further input. ‘ Yours truly, Wil Wolf Schenke, P.Eng ‘SCHENKE/BAWOL ENGINEERING LTD: Weira ndtitititdtettd d d d h e BUDDHIST TEMPLE 301 East Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. Electrical Report Revision 0; March 12001, ‘SBEZI016, The information in this report originates with our site investigation and walk through of February 28, 2001. It represents a very general view of the building's electrical systems. 1. POWER DISTRIBUTION ‘The existing building has two B.C. Hydro services from the overhead system in the lane behind the building. Telephone Service Lane View of Building ‘The main power service entrance consists of a fused switch at 400A, 120/240V — 1 phase ~ 3 wire. The second service appears to be 100A at 230V ~ 3 phase - 3 wire. The maximum capabilities of each service are as follows: : 400A Single Phase - 115 kWatts 100A Three Phase ~ 32 kWatts The service equipment is very old as are the branch circuit panels which contain plug fuses. ‘Schenke/Bawol Engineering Li.FIREHALLIBUDDHIST TEMPLE Electrical Report Page? 100A three Phase service Plug Fuses Oey Grout panels throughout. The new service could have adequate pono GpPatiliy to deal with approximate 200 to 300 kWatts of connected thecirees dimming equipment (demand load of 100 to 150 kWatts) depending on the diac, of new mechanical and other loads. Careful coordination ‘betweoy disciplines ‘Schenke/Bawol Engineering Lid,FIRENALU@UDDHIST TEMPLE Blectical Repon (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical) will be Necessary to achieve the maximum Capability for theatre technical use. 2, LIGHTING AND UTILIZATION POWER Generally most of the existing lighting is unusable for the operating of the building a8 a theatre. There are a number of ans (probably original) luminaires which may merit refurbishing and reuse, Existing luminaries in large halt ‘Schenke/Bawol Engineering Lic, PagesFIREHALLIBUDDHIST TEMPLE loctical Report Page 4 Non-CEC| wiring Non-conforming wiring Al of the wiring for both lighting and power in the building should be removed and/or replaced. 3. OTHER SYSTEMS The building contains a security system, which would seem unretainable. There did not appear to be a fire alarm system which would be required for theatre use and occupancy. The existing telecommunications wiring is largely surface run and non-conforming. Exposed telephone cables Exposed Telephone Conductors All of it would need to be replaced and a new method be devised throughout the building to run the new wiring. This and other electrical systems require new and concealed wiring, so perhaps a system of suspended ceilings could be introduced for this purpose. 4. APPROXIMATE COST Depending on how much is done and the degree of finish, the electrical replacement work could cost between $300,000 and $700,000, TTT TTT rrr rr wer ewer www rrr errr ewer ewer esssess ‘Schenke/Bawol Engineering Lid(DTT TTT rrr rrr rrr www rer ererevewvuvuue, Offered at $ 2,450,000 Lease Rate: Present Use: Mixed Zoning: DEOD Age of Building: OT Construction: Mixed Ghar sll Tee rae apt acqu such a landmark igi Ot n, Sgating capacily over 500,bIdg nas many msmigh celle Ovek 26 space. Sold consisledl constraeeee ravine REALTY EXECUTIVES - CENTRAL 321-2228 Frontage: 96.00 Depth/Area: 122 Bldg Area: 25,000.00 Flevators: None Loading: At Grade aTT vr rrr wre errr reve rvs, Morigage tno: (Gupertaiy oeeise: Retata: LT 33 TO36 EL 66 DL 196 LD 30PL Te6 PID 016-604-828 & 016.604-836 3,228.00TTT rrr rrr re rr www wwvwwwwwvewew www weve: PROJECTED BUDGET FOR RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF 301 EAST HASTINGS Purchase of Building 2,000,000 Renovation & upgrade 3,500,000 Coordination & fund-raising ‘500,000 Total 6,000,000STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING THE CENTRE The building lends itself easily to being renovated in stages, allowing for the development ofa fund-raising plan tailored both to the overall plan but to each stage of the development. Specific areas and programming aspects of the centre could be developed as specific funding was secured; however, it would be most important to secure funding for the purchase of the building and for the installation of sprinkler systems and upgrade of the ‘mechanical and electrical systems. The renovation of the venue as a theatre has the greatest potential as a profile builder for public investors and is conceivably the most expensive aspect of the proposal. A lot of the areas are primarily in need of painting and portions of the renovation could be easily undertaken by Workers employed from the neighborhood. In this manner, a sense of ownership and belonging would be encouraged while important short-term employment opportunities would be provided. POSSIBLE SOURCES OF FUNDING. Government: Federal - Canadian Hetitage ~ Health & Welfare ~ Indian A‘fairs - Iustice - Human Resources Provincial - Community Facilities Grants/ Gaming Commission City of Vancouver - capital plan - bonusing Foundations: Vancouver Foundations ‘Aboriginal Arts Foundation David Lam Foundation Aboriginal Healing Foundation Private: bomusing : naming opportunities Telus, Shaw - networking, technological upgrade Aboriginal Business Canada \ retail partnerships i.e mini-supermarket : sponsorship of specific activities and/or studios within the centre.7 tt rr rrr rr wer eevee ewen: RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE It is recommended that 2 not-for-profit organization be established to purchase and be responsible for the overall operations of the facility. A board of directors drawn from the community, business leaders, and from the longer term user groups should be established to develop policies and procedures and overall operating guidelines for the Society, The Organization at a bare minimum would require a facility manager, technical, maintenance and administrative support staff. While the not-for-profit society could become the programmer and facilitator for a lot of the activity at the centre, it is feasible that ‘numerous non-profit arts and Social service organizations could be housed in the centre with their programming and service delivery being coordinated in a manner that would serve both organizations and the commanity as @ whole, For example, the W.L.S.H. organization which currently operates out of the First United Church at Hastings and Gore and works in support of street workers could be housed in the HEART Centre and a theatre organization, literary artist, musician or visual artist also, housed in the centre could work to develop a theatre, waiting, musical or visual arts. program Specifically for the women who look to W.1.S.H. for support thus offering an opportunity for life skills development and esteem building through creativity PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 1. Respect for Aboriginal and Multicultural artists 2. Guidelines for access developed to promote equity 3. Programming designed to encourage transfer of knowledge and skills 4. Public participation from both inside the community and outside 5. A balanced mix of professional and community arts activities,TT rt rrr rr reer ewww wwwwwwwecen, CONCLUSION The conclusion reached from this study is that the project is indeed feasible and the building would lend itself well to all of the programming and retail initiatives described in the report. To accomplish the renovation and initial start-up of the organization considerable support from all three levels of government would be required, Further fiinds would need to be raised to hire a Coordinator @QqgAiaaanieeimbseno work with Firehall staff on developing the project further. The overall plan for covering the ongoing operations of the HEART centre would be drawn from rental revenues from retail and non-profit user groups, programming support from relevant levels of government, earned revenues from programs and fund-raising. NOTE: The building has been sold to the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, now ‘anown as the Coastal Health Authority. It is conceivable they may wish ¢o sell the building or work co-operatively on its development,Community Consultations APPENDIX A Through community and individual consultations, these individuals were contacted with regard to the project: Linda Johnson, Canadian Heritage Vancouver Economic Development Conumission Nathan Edelson, District Area Planner Aboriginal Friendship Centre Native Employment Centre Aboriginal Artists Cultural Celebrations Society Main & Hastings Community Development Richard Muleaster, Vancouver Foundation Telus, Government Affairs Community Television - TV Strathcona Community Centre Strathcona Elementary School Vancouver Moving Theatre Dancing on the Edge Festival Coastal Jazz & Blues Society Vancouver Asian Film Festival Kokoro Dance Downtown Eastside Residents Association Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Rumble Productions Powell Street Festival Kinesis Dance Gallery Gachet Interurban Jim Green Democrace \ Chinese Street Market/ Chinatown Business Assn. Vancouver Film School Main Dance Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance Burke Taylor & Sue Harvey, City of Vancouver, Office of Cultural Affairs Gastown Merchants Association Strathcona Business Development Association Strathcona Residents Assn, Gastown Residents Assn, Four Sisters Housing Co-op Vancouver Police Museum ‘Numerous other individual artists from within the community have been spoken with as well es business owners