COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION
October 9, 2013 6:00p.m. Committee Room No. 2
AGENDA Page 1.0 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of July 10, 2013 and Notes of September 4, 2013 3
3.0 PRESENTATIONS
3.1 218 Fourth Street – Modification of Section 219 Covenant: Change of Design (Formal recommendation required) 13
4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 728, 734 and 746 Ewen Avenue - Update (Formal recommendation required) 29
4.2 1012 Third Avenue – Heritage Alteration Permit # 054 (Formal recommendation 54 required)
4.3 Royal City Builders Awards – Update (Cllr. McEvoy)
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 505 Twelfth Street – Demolition 46
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6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.1 City Heritage Program – Verbal Update (Standing Item): - Woodlands Wall - Update to Heritage Register - Meeting with QPRA and NWHPS - 800 Columbia Street (The Keg) - New Public Art Funding Policy
6.2 ‘Heritage Conservation Districts – More Stories of Success’. University of Waterloo, 48 Heritage Resources Centre: News, January 10, 2013: http://uwaterloo.ca/heritage-resources-centre/news/heritage-conservation-districts-more- stories-success
6.3 ‘Vanishing Vancouver: Original houses being demolished at unrelenting rate’. Cheryl 50 Chan, The Province, September 9, 2013
6.4 Demolition Permits Issued
1737 London Street West End 1801 Eighth Avenue West End
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 New Westminster Historical Society Newsletter, No. 400, September 2013 54
7.2 Heritage BC Update, September 2013 56
7.3 Vancouver Heritage Foundation Newsletter, September 2013 57
7.4 Heritage Canada Foundation Annual Report 2012-2013 65
8.0 NEXT MEETING
8.1 Next Meeting Date: November 6, 2013 (in Committee Room No. 2) 6:00pm
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
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Please RSVP to: Kathleen Stevens [email protected]; 604.527.4656 Julie Schueck [email protected]; 604.527.4556
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COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION
July 10, 2013 6:00p.m. Committee Room No. 2
MINUTES
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillor Jamie McEvoy - Chair Harry Buchholz - Community Member John Davies - Community Member Keith Hutchinson - Community Member Catherine Hutson - Heritage Preservation (arrived at 6:11 p.m.) Robert Johnson - Community Member
VOTING MEMBERS REGRETS: Councillor Betty McIntosh - Vice Chair Christine Garneau - Community Member Gavin Hainsworth - Community Member
STAFF PRESENT: Julie Schueck - Heritage & Community Planner Donna Martin - Committee Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
1.0 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of June 5, 2013
MOVED and SECONDED THAT the minutes of the Community Heritage Committee meeting held on June 5, 2013 be received and adopted. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
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3.0 PRESENTATIONS
3.1 702 Salter Street – Heritage Revitalization Agreement Revised Design (David Tolkamp)
David Tolkamp reviewed the changes to the project: Front porch being restored Corrected elevations
MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Community Heritage Commission supports the Heritage Revitalization Agreement Revised Design for 702 Salter Street. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
Procedural Note: The Chair moved to Item 5.2 to accommodate the applicant.
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.2 Demolition Permit Applications for Comment 223 Campbell Street Ms. Schueck reported that she has visited the property and condition of the house was such that entry was not possible. During discussion, the following points were offered: If the house cannot be restored, perhaps a plaque could be put in place; The museum manager offered his assistance in preserving the history of the house; A book has been written about the original owners; Consider using the original design elements, such as roof slope and centred front door with gable, to inform the new designs; The house has been renovated beyond recognition.
Bahadar Dhillon, applicant, confirmed the house is not in good enough condition to move or restore. He agreed to consider using some of the original design elements in the new project.
MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Community Heritage Commission support the demolition permit application for 223 Campbell Street. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
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Procedural Note: Catherine Hutson left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
912 Thirteenth Street (Pre-Application Review Stage)
Ms. Schueck reported 912 Thirteenth Street is at the pre-application stage. She asked Commission members whether or not they would like staff to work with the applicant to consider a Heritage Revitalization Agreement. By consensus, the Commission asked staff to work with the owner to see if an HRA is possible.
Procedural Note: Ms. Hutson returned to the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 811 Columbia Street (The Mc & Mc) – Verbal Update
Ms. Schueck reported the canopy design has been changed but she has not received the updated drawings. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 845 Royal Avenue (The Telford Block) – Heritage Alteration Permit Application
Ms. Schueck reported the HRA bylaw has had a third reading but was never adopted. Due to proposed changes to the project, the HRA will need to be amended and a public hearing must be held. It is expected the CHC will review the new proposal at the next meeting.
MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Community Heritage Commission supports the Heritage Alteration Permit 053 for 845 Royal Avenue. CARRIED. All members of the Commission present voted in favour of the motion.
6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.1 Draft Queensborough Community Plan Memo
The draft plan and additional information about the planning process can be found at www.newwestcity.ca/queensbourough. Comments should be submitted to Lynn Roxburgh ([email protected]) prior to Monday, September 16, 2013. Doc#443299 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Page 3 July 10, 2013
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6.2 City Heritage Program – Verbal Update (Standing Item): Heritage Conservation Area Study - Update
Council has received the results of the Heritage Conservation Area Study. It appears residents are not amenable to having Heritage Conservation Areas at this time.
Council has directed staff to prepare a work program to initiate a dialog with the Queen’s Park Residents Association and the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society regarding options to support heritage conservation values in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.
When residents in the study areas were asked if they wished to continue a discussion, the majority were not interested. Property owners will be contacted with the study results and those interested will be given information about the Heritage Register and Heritage protection options.
Ms. Schueck announced the addition of five properties to the Heritage Register. They are as follows: 421 Oak Street; 235 Durham Street; 406 Eighth Street; 408 Eighth Street; and 809 Fourth Avenue.
6.3 Demolition Permits Issued 908 Boyd Street 210 Wood Street
No action necessary.
6.4 Heritage BC 2013 Notice of Annual General Meeting and Call for Nomination
Send nominations to Heritage BC at 914 Garthland West, Victoria, B.C., V9A 4J5 or to [email protected] no later than August 19, 2012.
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 New Westminster Historical Society Newsletter, No. 397, June 2013
7.2 Heritage BC Update ‘Heritage Week: February 17-23, 2013 Heritage Afloat!’
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8.0 NEXT MEETING
8.1 Next Meeting Date:
September 4, 2013 in Committee Room No. 2 at 6:00 p.m.
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION, the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Councillor Jaimie McEvoy Donna Martin Chair Committee Clerk
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COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION
September 4, 2013 6:00p.m. Committee Room No. 2
NOTES
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: John Davies - Community Member Robert Johnson - Community Member Gavin Hainsworth - Community Member, Interim Chair Catherine Hutson - Heritage Preservation
VOTING MEMBERS REGRETS: Councillor Jamie McEvoy - Chair Councillor Betty McIntosh - Vice Chair Keith Hutchinson - Community Member Harry Buchholz - Community Member
STAFF PRESENT: Julie Schueck - Heritage & Community Planner Alison Worsfold - Committee Clerk
Procedural Note: Quorum was not achieved for this meeting.
1.0 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
The agenda was amended by:
• Adding new item 1.1 – Appointment of Interim Chair (Gavin Hainsworth) • Adding new item 5.4 – 336 Agnes Street – Heritage Value
2.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes of July 10, 2013
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
3.0 PRESENTATIONS
3.1 There were no presentations.
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4.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 1012 Third Avenue – Heritage Alteration Permit
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, provided details regarding the Heritage Alteration Permit for 1012 Third Avenue. Ms. Schueck advised that the applicant would like to extend the rear deck by 21 inches.
Discussion ensued, and there was a general consensus that the application conforms to the Heritage Conservation Plan.
4.2 Royal City Builders Awards – Judging
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, requested the Commission to select the winners for the 42nd Annual Royal City Builders’ Awards. Discussion ensued, and winners were selected for each of the following categories:
a) Heritage Renovation; b) New Home that Respects New Westminster Heritage, and; c) Exterior Heritage Restoration (Heritage Shield).
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.2 Hyack Square – Statement of Significance
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, provided a draft Statement of Significance regarding the importance of Hyack Square. It was noted that the future 'Wait for Me Daddy' sculpture will be placed in Hyack Square, and that the City will ultimately apply to give the square national heritage status.
Discussion ensued, and the following points were noted:
• The ‘Wait for me Daddy’ project is a wonderful initiative; • Hyack Square is in a beautiful location; • Two of Canada’s most notable architects are associated with Hyack Square through the BCER Building and the old Railway Station; • Commemorative objects for the event will be established, and; • The two ‘Wait for me Daddy Events,’ which include the unveiling of the sculpture in 2014 and a national march in 2015, will be extremely beneficial to the City.
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5.3 728, 734 and 746 Ewen Avenue – Potential Demolition with Proposed Redevelopment
Ms. Schueck reported that the properties at 728, 734 and 746 Ewen Avenue in Queensborough are part of a rezoning application to rezone the three properties from RQ-1 (single family) to RT-3 (multi-family) and allow for the construction of a 37 unit townhouse project. Ms. Schueck informed the Commission that the Heritage Assessments completed by Mark Wittig, President of Basil Restoration at both 728 and 734 Ewen Avenue show the interior of the homes to be in poor condition with serious structural issues that would be very costly to restore. Ultimately, the property at 746 Ewen Avenue is restorable, but at a high monetary cost.
Ms. Schueck distributed an on table item from Matthew Cheng, Architect with AIBC Architects, in response to the report from Basil Restoration. Mr. Cheng provided the following opinion on the property at 746 Ewen Avenue:
• The basic wood frame is the only feature that could be retained in the existing building; • The only original material that could be restored on the exterior of the building is some of the trim work; • There would not be much heritage value architecturally, as 95% of the exterior would not be original, and; • Restoring the property would ultimately result in the townhouse project becoming impracticable.
Discussion ensued, and the following points were noted in regards to 746 Ewen Avenue:
• Architects have expressed concern for the high cost associated with saving the building; • The property may not benefit from an HRA, however, the City use a heritage designation bylaw for it as a condition of rezoning; • The Commission should seek Council’s views relative to saving this property, and; • More action given to research on the initial home owners of all three houses may be helpful, and consider saving any restorable/salvagable elements that preside in the units.
5.4 336 Agnes Street – Heritage Value (on table)
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, brought forward an on table report regarding 336 Agnes Street Heritage Review.
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Ms. Schueck noted that property, which is known as the Dontenwill Hall, was initially designed for the St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Further, it is currently one of the only multipurpose halls left in the downtown area, and the current owners have shown proof that it is still being used.
Discussion ensued, and the following points were made:
• The hall remains difficult to rezone, due to the fact that it requires off-street parking, which could be resolved by the HRA; • There seems to be enough heritage value left, so the use of an HRA should be explored further; • In the future the hall could be used as corporate offices and community space, and; • The hall is located in an ideal location, as the Elementary school is only a block away.
6.0 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
6.1 City Heritage Program – Verbal Update (Standing Item):
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, provided details regarding the following:
a) 1801 Eighth Ave – A demolition application has been received for this property. Ms. Schueck reported that she has drafted a template letter which she will send out to applicants who are considering the demolition of their properties in order to advise them of heritage retention opportunities
b) 702 Salter Street –Nickel Bros, is in the process of relocating the house in order for the developer to complete fill work.
c) ‘Wait for Me Daddy’ Project – The artists who have been chosen for the project are both Canadian, and will have the sculpture completed by the 2014 unveiling event. Further, there will be a commemorative coin and stamp issued for the 2015 International event and a commemorative march conducted. The 2014 event will be community-focussed and the 2015 event will be an international event.
6.2 Heritage Revitalization Agreement Policy – Proposed Revisions
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
6.3 Press Release “City of New Westminster and Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver Unveil Mosaic Tile to Commemorate Early Chinese Immigrants to New Westminster”
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
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6.4 Recent Adoption of Bylaw No. 7606, 2013 ‘to Authorize the Withholding of Approvals in Respect to Heritage Property’ – Council Report and Signed Bylaw
Ms. Schueck noted that Bylaw No. 7606 was adopted at the August 26, 2013 Council Meeting.
6.5 Demolition Permits Issued
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner, reported that the following demolition permits were issued for the following addresses:
• 504 Amess Street
• 831 Fourteenth Street
• 1120 Dublin Street
• 314 Archer Street
• 1712 Nanaimo Street
• 2233 Ninth Avenue
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
8.0 NEXT MEETING
8.1 Next Meeting Date:
October 9, 2013 (in Committee Room No. 2) 6:00pm
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was terminated at 7:45 p.m.
Gavin Hainsworth Alison Worsfold Chair Committee Clerk
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Memorandum
To: Community Heritage Commission Date: October 9, 2013
From: Julie Schueck, File: HER00473 Heritage and Community Planner
Subject: 218 Fourth Street – Modification of Section 219 Covenant
On March 12, 2007, an application was received by Council from the owners of 218 Fourth Street proposing to consolidate two legal lots into one and to rezone the property from Single Detached Dwelling Districts (RS-1) to Single Detached Dwelling Districts (Heritage) (RS-6).
The (RS-6) zoning district was created in 1991 to allow the relocation of heritage houses onto lots smaller than permitted under the current zoning, as an incentive for homeowners to retain heritage houses. The zone was also used to allow floor space to be added to heritage houses that remained in situ. A pre-condition for adoption of an (RS-6) rezoning was that the property owners be required to either register a restrictive covenant on title for the building design or designate the property as a municipal heritage site. As the City became more experienced with the use of Heritage Revitalization Agreements, the use of (RS-6) rezoning has been phased out.
Approved by Council, the rezoning for 218 Fourth Street allowed an increase in the floor space ratio to 0.58 (achieved through conversion of the attached three-car garage to living space and the construction of a small addition at the rear of the converted garage). These changes created an additional 744 square feet (69 square metres) of floor space. An additional 528 square feet (49 square metres) was added to the second floor in the front of the house, facing Fourth Street.
The Community Heritage Commission at the time recommended that the owner look at retaining the original wood windows, but the owner advised that he wished to install new wood windows due to concerns about perceived comfort and energy efficiency.
Rather than place a heritage designation bylaw on the property, the applicants chose to register a Section 219 Covenant on the property title, to which a set of elevation design drawings was attached. The covenant states that the land will be
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Since receiving a building permit in 2007, the owners began the renovation work in small steps as time and finances permitted. The site has received regular city inspections when called for by the owners since 2007 and some small changes were allowed based on unanticipated site and building conditions. Given that the work was proceeding slowly and sporadically, it was not apparent until recently that major changes had been made to the building.
On August 21, 2013, the City’s Building Inspector attended the site and it was noted that the work did not conform to the Building Permit plans or to the plans attached to the covenant. A Stop Work Order was put in place and the owners advised to contact the Planning Division.
The owners had been making design changes over time without City approval, to an extent that went beyond the terms of the covenant. In addition, the owners had thought that the covenant allowed them significantly more flexibility than existed. As well, the owners felt that in cases where Electrical (through BC Safety Authority) and Plumbing Inspectors had signed off on their portion of the work and Building Inspectors had approved minor changes, that larger changes were acceptable as well.
City staff discussed the situation with the owners and advised them that they could either remove all of the work completed without a permit and build according to the plans in the covenant, or ask City Council to modify the covenant. The owners have chosen to ask to modify the covenant, which Council may do with a resolution after a Public Hearing if they support the revised plans.
The owners have retained the architect who provided the design in 2007 to provide a revised set of plans which, if supported by the community and Council, would be attached to the covenant in place of the existing plans. The owners have been advised that if Council supports the modification, that the architect should be retained by the owners throughout the remainder of the project to conduct field reviews and provide the City with a copy of all resulting documentation in order to ensure that the work conforms to the revised plans.
The Heritage Commission is being asked to provide a recommendation to Council regarding this application to modify the Section 219 Covenant.
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Memorandum
To: Community Heritage Commission Date: October 9, 2013
From: Julie Schueck, File: HER00492 Heritage and Community Planner
Subject: 700 Block Ewen Avenue - Update
The properties at 728, 734 and 746 Ewen Avenue in Queensborough are part of a rezoning application to rezone the three properties from RQ-1 (single family) to RT-3 (multi-family) and allow for the construction of a 37 unit townhouse project.
None of the three houses at risk of demolition are listed on the City’s Heritage Register nor are they formally protected. As part of the rezoning application process, the applicant was required to have a structural assessment carried out on each house by an expert of the City’s choosing. Basil Restoration completed their assessment in July 2013 and have provided written assessments 728 Ewen Ave (attached).
728 Ewen Avenue was constructed in 1930 for the Tanaka family. The interior and exterior have retained many of the original material and design, but the house has serious structural issues.
734 Ewen Avenue was constructed in 1949 for the Yamay family. There are fewer original material and design elements than in 728 Ewen, but this house also has serious structural issues.
746 Ewen Avenue was constructed in 1923 for the Shynkowich family. The interior and exterior have some remaining original 734 Ewen Ave material and design elements, but it too has serious structural concerns. However, given the overall size of the house, Basil Restoration recommends retaining and restoring/rehabilitating this house while at the same time they acknowledge that there will be a high cost associated with this action.
The Community Heritage Commission is being asked to make a formal recommendation to Council regarding the retention of 746 Ewen Avenue as part of the rezoning application. If the Commission wishes to have photographs and as-found drawings 746 Ewen Ave completed for 728 and/or 734 Ewen Avenue (for deposit in the New Westminster Museum and Archives) and/or any other requests, please indicate this in the recommendation.
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To: Amarjeet Ubhi, July 31, 2013
RE: Heritage Assessment of 728 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.
I have completed a visual inspection of the home at 728 Ewen Avenue New Westminster on July 30, 2013
My assessment is as follows:
Exterior
1) The original structure is still intact with a small addition off the rear of the home. 2) The front porch is in poor condition and would require complete replacement. 3) The original windows of the home are almost completely intact and are in fair to poor condition. 4) The exterior doors are in poor condition and would require repair or complete replacement. 5) The foundation of the home has several structural cracks and has sagged in various directions. The entire basement floor has heaved substantially. 6) The roof is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. 7) The stucco siding on the home has been severely compromised by the structural damage to the Home, and is in poor condition. 8) The east side wall of the home is buckling substantially and needs to be rebuilt. 9) The soffits of the home are in poor condition and need to be repaired or replaced. 10) The original trim work on the home is in fair condition and requires some replacement in areas. 11) The drainage on the home is nonexistent and will need to be added. 12) The rear deck is hazardous and needs to be replaced.
The Exterior overall is in a poor condition and has several serious problems.
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Interior
1) The house has had minor alterations done since it was originally built. 2) The original features of the home are in fair condition, almost completely intact including the fir floors, kitchen, doors, and door & window moldings. 3) The plumbing and electrical throughout is in fair to poor condition and will need to be repaired or replaced. 4) The structure of the house consists of 2 x 8 Joisting in good condition. The walls consist of 2 x 4 construction with little or no evidence of insulation. 5) The house does show evidence of serious structural damage. 6) The bathrooms throughout are in poor condition and will require some replacement. 7) The upstairs of the home is in fair condition with original fir floors however the stairs are very steep and do not meet code. 8) The ceiling height upstairs is very low and does not meet code.
The interior of this home is in poor condition with serious structural issues which would be very costly to restore.
If you have any questions relating to this assessment please contact Mark Wittig @ 604 618-9364.
Sincerely,
Mark Wittig, President, Basil Restoration Ltd. Member of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Member New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society Member of Greater Vancouver Home Builder Association
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To: Amarjeet Ubhi, July 31, 2013
RE: Heritage Assessment of 734 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.
I have completed a visual inspection of the home at 734 Ewen Avenue New Westminster on July 30, 2013
My assessment is as follows:
Exterior
1) The original structure is still intact with a small addition off the rear of the home. 2) The front porch is in poor condition and would require complete replacement. 3) The original windows of the home are gone and have been replaced with aluminum and vinyl windows. 4) The exterior doors are in poor condition and would require repair or complete replacement. 5) The foundation of the home has several structural cracks and has sagged in various directions. 6) The roof is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. 7) The original siding has been covered with stucco and is poor condition. 8) The soffits of the home are in poor condition and need to be repaired or replaced. 9) The original trim work on the home is in fair condition and requires some replacement in areas. 10) The drainage on the home is nonexistent and will need to be added. 11) The rear deck is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
The Exterior overall is in a poor condition and has several serious problems.
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Interior
1) The house has had minor alterations done since it was originally built. 2) The original features of the home are in fair condition, almost completely intact including the fir floors, kitchen, doors, and door & window moldings. 3) The plumbing and electrical throughout is in fair to poor condition and will need to be repaired or replaced. 4) The structure of the house consists of 2 x 8 Joisting in good condition. The walls consist of 2 x 4 construction with little or no evidence of insulation. 5) The house does show evidence of serious structural damage. 6) The bathrooms throughout are in poor condition and will require some replacement. 7) The basement of the house is in fair condition and has been renovated. 8) The ceiling height in the basement is low and does not meet today’s code.
The interior of this home is in poor condition with serious structural issues which would be very costly to restore.
If you have any questions relating to this assessment please contact Mark Wittig @ 604 618-9364.
Sincerely,
Mark Wittig, President, Basil Restoration Ltd. Member of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Member New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society Member of Greater Vancouver Home Builder Association
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To: Amarjeet Ubhi, July 31, 2013
RE: Heritage Assessment of 746 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.
I have completed a visual inspection of the home at 746 Ewen Avenue New Westminster on July 30, 2013
My assessment is as follows:
Exterior
1) The original structure is still intact with a small addition off the rear of the home. 2) The front porch is in poor condition and would require complete replacement. 3) The original windows of the home are gone and have been replaced with aluminum and vinyl windows. 4) The original exterior doors have been replaced and are in fair condition. 5) The foundation of the home has several structural cracks and has sagged in various directions. 6) The roof is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. 7) The original siding has been covered with stucco and is poor condition. 8) The soffits of the home are in poor condition and need to be repaired or replaced. 9) The original trim work on the home is in fair condition and requires some replacement in areas. 10) The drainage on the home is nonexistent and will need to be added. 11) The rear deck is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
The Exterior overall is in a poor condition and has several serious problems.
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Interior
1) The house has had minor alterations done since it was originally built. 2) The original features of the home are in fair condition, almost completely intact including the fir floors, kitchen, doors, and door & window moldings. 3) The plumbing and electrical throughout is in fair to poor condition and will need to be repaired or replaced. 4) The structure of the house consists of 2 x 8 Joisting in good condition. The walls consist of 2 x 4 construction with little or no evidence of insulation. 5) The house does show evidence of serious structural damage. 6) The bathrooms throughout are in fair condition and will require some replacement. 7) The basement of the house is in poor condition and has heaving problems. 8) The ceiling height in the basement is low and does not meet today’s code. 9) The upstairs is in fair condition.
The interior of this home is in fair to poor condition with serious structural issues which would be very costly but it is restorable. The home would require a complete new foundation. Because of the size of this home, it would be a home worth saving.
If you have any questions relating to this assessment please contact Mark Wittig @ 604 618-9364.
Sincerely,
Mark Wittig, President, Basil Restoration Ltd. Member of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Member New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society Member of Greater Vancouver Home Builder Association
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To: Community Heritage Commission Date: September 4, 2013
From: Kathleen Stevens, File: HER00491 Planning Assistant
Subject: Heritage Alteration Permit No. 54 for 1012 Third Avenue
There is an application to authorize an increase in the rear deck square footage at 1012 Third Avenue. The rear deck is proposed to increase from 127.40 square feet to 163.52 square feet, an increase of 36.12 square feet.
Please see attached for further information, including the Statement of Significance.
The building is protected through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation Bylaw and changes to it require a Heritage Alteration Permit.
The Heritage Commission is being asked to provide a recommendation.
Kathleen Stevens, Planning Assistant
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Memorandum
To: Community Heritage Commission Date: October 9, 2013
From: Julie Schueck, File: HER00495 Heritage and Community Planner
Subject: 505 Twelfth Street – Demolition
An application has been received to consolidate and rezone the properties at 501 and 505 Twelfth Street to allow a multi-family market condominium development. On the property of 505 Twelfth Street are two houses, one dated 1907 (the James Sincock House) and one dated 1935.
A condition assessment was required before demolition of the houses would be considered and before the rezoning application would be forwarded to Council. The company that regularly conducts condition assessments was unavailable, so the Heritage Planner and the Building Inspector visited the site and viewed the two houses on September 25, 2013.
Both houses are in extremely poor condition. The 1935 house has a strong odour of mold in addition to visual signs of long-term water penetration. Both houses have visual indications of extensive rot.
Given the condition of the two houses, retention and rehabilitation of either would be impractical. The Heritage Commission is being given the opportunity to request that Council direct the applicant to provide material for the New Westminster Museum and Archives. Such material may include: good quality photographs of each elevation, as-found architectural plans, any found artefacts, architectural elements of the houses, etc.
Photos of the houses follow.
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House at 505 Twelfth St, constructed 1935 Interior, showing water damage
Front concrete step
House at 505 Twelfth St, constructed 1907
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Heritage Conservation Districts – More Stories of Success Thursday, January 10, 2013
Toronto, January 10, 2013 - The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) has completed the second phase of a study on Heritage Conservation Districts across Ontario, and once again determined that they do indeed work.
Building on the findings of Heritage Districts Work! Phase 1, which examined the oldest 32 districts in the province. Phase 2 Heritage Conservation Districts – More Stories of Success continued to look at well-established districts. The 32 districts examined were designated in or before 2002 and are found in the following municipalities: Cobourg, Hamilton, Ottawa, St. Catharines, Markham, Toronto, Centre Wellington, Orangeville, London, Stratford, and the Region of Waterloo.
First phase results were confirmed. Most districts have met their goals, real estate values in Heritage Conservation Districts generally rise more consistently than surrounding areas, and people are overwhelmingly satisfied with living and working in districts.
Specifically, 26 of the 32 districts met all their goals. However, almost a third of districts did not have clear goals stated in their district plans. The goal used in these cases was an implied intent of heritage building conservation and maintenance. The lack of clarity shows a need for refinement in the future.
People are overwhelmingly satisfied with living or owning property in a district. When asked, 461 of the 857 people surveyed (over half) said they were very satisfied. An additional 232 people stated they were satisfied. In total, 693 people (80%) are happy living or owning property in a district. Combined, the dissatisfied respondents represent less than 4% of all those surveyed.
Of the 871 properties in the districts that had two or more sales, 369 showed above average sales history trajectories. While 297 had average trajectories, only 204 performed below average. In short, the evidence says there is a strong real estate market.
Interestingly, when all 64 districts were compared it was discovered that the longer a district operated the better they performed. When the districts from Phase 1 and 2 are combined and are sorted by performance score, trends emerge. At the highest end are a cluster of districts from phase 1, the oldest districts in Ontario (designated before 1992). The opposite is also true, at the lowest end of the scores are a block of districts from phase 2 (newer districts between 1992 and 2002).
Comparison of all 64 also revealed that a district’s success is largely attributed to the management of the area at the City level. However, active citizen groups also play a fundamental role in education related to district designation and operation. Following the completion of both phases of study, 12 districts were found to have education issues. Of
48 these 12, only two had active citizen groups. This is a logical finding as unlike City staff, an active citizen group is consistently present in the district, as they reside or volunteer there. Although formal education is generally the mandate of these groups, they also serve to educate residents informally through casual interactions. In other words, community groups are an integral part of community education and the maintenance of successful districts.
This project was carried out by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), an Ontario based not-for-profit organization, on behalf of the hundreds of volunteers in communities across Ontario all of whom work passionately to maintain the built culture of our province. The ACO was funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and partnered with several other volunteer groups including Heritage Ottawa and Community Heritage Ontario. Dedicated volunteers surveyed residences in the Heritage Conservation Districts and provided energy and purpose to the project. The efforts of the volunteers were assisted and coordinated through cooperation between the ACO and the Heritage Resources Centre (HRC) at the University of Waterloo.
The reports for each district, as well as the summary report, can be accessed on the Heritage Resources Centre’s website.
You can learn more about the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, and donate to future research initiatives at: www.arconserv.ca
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Vanishing Vancouver: Original houses being demolished at unrelenting rate
BY CHERYL CHAN, THE PROVINCE SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 7:16 AM
This 3,300-sq-ft home, built in 1913 on W. 36th Avenue, was last purchased in 2011 for $2,880,000. Neighbours have received notices that the owners have applied for a development permit, whi permit. 'it's hard to conceive this house is not good enough,' says heritage house advocate Caroline Adderson. Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, PNG, The Province
There is a secret shrine in Caroline Adderson's furnace room, a gift from a stranger who once lived in the same house.
Hidden behind a wall in the basement is a wooden crucifix, a black rosary and a tin metal badge inscribed with a pledge: "I will bless the house in which the picture of my Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honoured."
Adderson found the shrine a few months after she, her husband and six-month-old son moved into their 1925 Arts and Crafts house in Kerrisdale 14 years ago.
The discovery piqued her curiosity about the history of the house and its inhabitants, so she went looking for answers.
She found out that her home is one in a row of four built by a Mr. Quinnenville in 1925. Adderson and her husband are the seventh owners. She learned more stories about her home's previous occupants from former neighbour Pearl King, who lived three houses away — in another home Mr. Quinnenville built — from age 11 until she passed away.
Adderson still does not know who put up the secret shrine in the furnace room, but she's getting close. For now, "there it is," she says. "Protecting us."
Across Vancouver, original homes — the first houses to be built on land once forest or brush — are in need of protection, says Adderson.
Too many are falling prey to wrecking balls and bulldozers. In her neighbourhood, most homes are purchased for their lots and replaced by new, larger houses that often sit empty for years before being purchased, she says.
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"I find it distressing on so many levels that these places are being wantonly torn down with no regard for history, narrative or the environment," says Adderson, a writer and novelist who wrote an essay about her home in Geist magazine.
"What does it say about the soul of a city? That's what goes when you rip these houses down."
Last year, the city issued 1,082 demolition permits, up from 999 in 2011 and from 874 in 2010. In Kerrisdale, 49 demolition permits were issued last year, compared to 71 in 2011 and 40 in 2010.
Don Luxton of Heritage Vancouver says Vancouver's demolition figures are triple that of Toronto's.
"It's staggering what is happening in the city," he says. "Buildings are being mowed down in neighbourhoods, entire blocks, and they're good solid houses being torn down."
He says preserving single-family character homes is challenging.
"There is only so much legally [the city] can do. It's a tough area. I wouldn't underestimate it."
Recently, Adderson led a walking and driving tour for the The Province in Kerrisdale. It did not take long to find original houses slated for demolition.
At one property, demolition had already started. A door, torn off its hinges, lay on the overgrown yard. The garage had already been knocked down. The tidy home, built in the 1920s, will be the next to go.
A few blocks away, a bulldozer was clearing a lot where an original home and two giant cedars once stood.
"You hear that?" says Adderson above the machine's roar. "The last 10 years, that's all this neighbourhood hears, every day, all day long." She says she would not be surprised if in the next five to 10 years, her house is the last original house on the block.
Outside a handsome white mansion, built in 1938, that will soon be torn down, Adderson takes solace from the Jack's New & Used truck parked in the driveway.
At least some of the windows, doors and building materials will get a second life, she says. Too few homeowners bother.
Adderson stresses that many original homes slated for demolition are not derelict or teardowns.
Case in point: a 3,300-square-foot Craftsman home on West 36th near Arbutus. Built in 1913, the house still has its original stained-glass windows and oak hardwood floors, as well as modern conveniences.
The backyard has an artist's studio, a small pond and big, leafy trees that had clearly grown up around the structures.
In the dappled shade and calm of those surroundings, it is not difficult to understand Adderson's frustration. The house, last purchased in 2011 for $2,880,000, is currently sitting empty. Neighbours have received notices in the mail that the owners have applied for a development permit, the first step toward acquiring a demolition permit.
"It's hard to conceive this house is not good enough," she says. "I don't think I'm being unreasonable when I say there should be a law against this. This house is 100 years old. It's in immaculate condition and it's going to the landfill."
If you don't buy history and nostalgia as reasons why Vancouver should preserve original homes, Adderson offers another argument, one that should hit home for a city with the lofty goal of being the greenest in the world by 2020.
"It drives me berserk — all this talk about the green city — when they don't factor in the 750 homes getting torn down a year," says Adderson. "This isn't green ... Everything about it runs contrary to what we are saying about our city."
According to a 2011 report prepared for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, 74 per cent of waste material in the Vancouver landfill comes from residential demolitions, compared to 14 per cent from commercial demolitions. Demolitions produce up to 30 times more waste per square metre than do renovation or construction projects, says a 2012 report for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
"When you demolish a 2,500-square-foot home, you are sending 60 tonnes of debris to the landfill," much of it "good wood and reusable materials," says Diane Switzer, executive director of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. "It's just not sustainable. We have to make better use of what we already have, rather than demolish and build new all the time."
Bob de Wit, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, says sometimes original homes are replaced by houses with additional structures, such as coach or laneway houses that increase density and make housing in this expensive city more affordable.
"That's very different from tearing down a classic heritage house to put up a massive house that covers the entire property," says de Wit.
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There needs to be community renewal."
And buyers, it seems, are keen to buy new.
HOMES AS 'REPOSITORIES OF NARRATIVE'
To Adderson, homes are "repositories of narrative."
Even though owning their West Side home technically makes her and her husband millionaires, they see their house as more than just a pile of bucks.
"It's not always about money," says Adderson defiantly. "Everyone reading your paper will laugh at me for saying that, but go ahead.
"It's where your family is, where your family's history is. It is a very symbolic thing for me."
Adderson's passion — and horror at what was happening to her neighbourhood — prompted her to start a Facebook page in January called Vancouver Vanishes, which has catalogued more than 80 homes that have since disappeared.
Each photo lists the year the house was built and the name and occupation of the first owner — much like a virtual graveyard.
Her passion drives her to peer in windows and sneak into backyards, calling developers and agents to ask for permission to go inside and take photos of interiors before they're destroyed; and it's what pushes her to write letters to city council, pleading for action.
Adderson does not blame buyers or developers. She understands they should be able to do what they want with the property they have purchased: "They're not doing anything wrong or illegal."
She believes the onus is on the city and on the citizens of Vancouver to do more to protect original homes.
"I want us to have a conversation about this. What do we want our city to look like? Do we want a city with no original houses? Do we want whole neighbourhoods nobody can afford to live in? That's what it's turning in to.
"The city can say it's private property and there is nothing they can do, but that's not true," she says.
She wants the city to use its bureaucratic might to make demolitions a less attractive option. For example, the city could levy higher fees for demolition permits or limit the number of demolitions allowed in a block.
The city could also provide more incentives to retain and renovate original buildings, such as fasttracking renovation applications for heritage homes or laneway house applications that commit to retaining the original building.
Currently, the city offers incentives to encourage owners to retain heritage buildings. These include increased density bonuses and height relaxations. Some areas in are zoned with these incentives built in. Grants are available for exterior renovations of heritage homes. The city has a heritage register that lists more than 2,000 buildings with heritage value. The city will work with owners of these buildings to retain the original structure.
But if the owner is determined to demolish, there is nothing the city can do.
Homeowners can apply to get their home legally designated heritage, offering it a measure of protection for the future. But the designation is voluntary and many homeowners don't apply for it because it may affect property values. There are currently 228 houses in Vancouver legally designated as heritage.
Vancouver councillor Andrea Reimer says city staff has looked into its options, taking into account constraints at the provincial level. "We just can't go in and legally designate a house heritage without compensation," she said.
The city has a deconstruction program aimed at reducing the environmental toll of demolitions. Deconstruction can recover up to 95 per cent of a house, says Reimer.
"It's optional but incentivized," she said, noting the city fast-tracks permits for homeowners who opt for deconstruction.
Reimer says the city would like to make deconstruction mandatory but is currently unable to do so because there are too few contractors who can carry out the work.
The Province sought comment from Mayor Gregor Robertson but was told he was unavailable as he was in St. John's for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meeting.
There is a rarely used provincial law in the Local Government Act that allows municipalities to extend heritage protection without an owner's consent, but it also gives owners the right to sue the government to recoup any losses.
In 2009, Victoria applied the law to stop Rogers Chocolates from renovating a shop interior that dates back to 1903. It was a costly exercise: The company sued the city, which was ordered to pay 52 3 of 4 9/9/2013 8:44 AM Vanishing Vancouver: Original houses being demolished at unrelenting rate http://www.theprovince.com/story_print.html?id=8884091&sponsor=
$750,000.
"It had the benefit of keeping a rare, turn-of-the-century store interior intact, but it exposed one of the biggest weaknesses in our heritage legislation," said Steve Barber, heritage planner for the city of Victoria. "It will be a long time before any other municipality tries to enact that legislation over an owner's objection."
Recently, in New Westminster, there was a public outcry when the 1926 Riddell House was torn down, despite efforts of the city to work with the owner to come up with a plan to retain the structure.
A proposal in the spring to establish four heritage conservation areas in the city also failed, because most owners were adamantly opposed to having their homes placed under the designation.
"The message was, we're all for heritage conservation, just not my home," says New Westminster heritage planner Julie Schueck. Many homeowners expressed concern that being in the conservation zone would lower property values.
Schueck says that is an "unfortunate perception," citing international studies that show protected u.np.rot. heritage houses do just as well and sometimes better in the real estate market than unprotected homes.
On paper, at least, there seems to be plenty of affection for original homes.
SURVEY SAYS
A 2012 Vancouver Heritage Foundation survey found that 88 per cent of city residents would like to see less demolition of historic homes and buildings in their neighbourhood.
Adderson's Facebook page has more than 1,800 likes, and no shortage of exclamations of dismay and anger every time she puts up a photo of a demolished home.
Unable to stop demolitions, Adderson rescues bits and pieces and adds them to her own house.
Especially heartbreaking was the demolition of her neighbour Pearl King's house in 2011 after she passed away. Adderson salvaged Pearl's cast-iron grates, her rotary dial phone, light fixtures and plate rail.
She had made herself watch as the bulldozer punched through the house, a twin of her own, reducing a home that had stood there for 85 years to rubble in hours.
The new house that took its place was on the market for three years. Adderson thinks it's occupied now, but doesn't know for sure.
One time, she saw shoes outside the front door.
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This 3,300-sq-ft home, built in 1913 on W. 36th Avenue, was last purchased in 2011 for $2,880,000. Neighbours have received notices that the owners have applied for a development permit, which is the first step toward acquiring a demolition permit. 'it's hard to conceive this house is not good enough,' says heritage house advocate Caroline Adderson. Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, PNG, The Province
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SEPTEMBER 2013 Heritage BC Welcomes a New Executive Director Following an intensive search process, Heritage BC is very pleased to welcome Kathryn Molloy as the society’s new executive director. She will take over in September from Rick Goodacre who is retiring.
Kathryn is currently a resident of Gabriola Island where she is executive director of People for a Healthy Community. Prior to taking on that post in 2009, she was executive director of the BC Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada for six years. Other professional experience includes several years as a consultant specializing in project management and event planning for national and international environmental organizations. KATHRYN MOLLOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR » What's New
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCT 18 & 19, 2013 A New Beginning Heritage BC is on the move and it’s time to celebrate!
Heritage BC has successfully emerged from various challenges with a new and exciting direction. We’ve got a new business plan, renewed funding and new responsibilities with the Heritage Legacy Fund grant program. On top of this, the new Executive Director, Kathryn Molloy, who has been handed the baton from our recently retired long-time Executive Director, Rick Goodacre.
On Friday, October 18, the one-day program includes valuable presentations and discussion, member reports, displays and the AGM. The evening Awards Ceremony will celebrate and honour some important successes and achievements in heritage » REGISTER conservation. ONLINE HERE
On Saturday, October 19, join us for the half-day heritage bus tour of the provincially- ANNUAL CONFERENCE owned Riverview Hospital Site OCTOBER 18 & 19 2013 in Coquitlam, co-hosted by the Province of BC and Heritage BC. SHADBOLDT CENTRE Join us! Click here for full program details, our new business plan "A Sustainable FOR THE ARTS Business Model for Heritage BC" , and the online registration form: » Conference Program
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56 A N COU V E R HERITA G E F O UNDATI O N September 2013 Newsletter
Vancouver Special HouseTour presented by: Sebastian Albrecht, Royal LePage Westside Saturday September 21 1pm - 5pm, $30 + tax Love it or hate it, it’s very Vancouver! Once a blemish on Vancouver streetscapes, the Van Special is now appreciated for its adaptable layout and spacious floor plate. VHF is opening five renovated Specials on the 2013 tour - each home is unique. For some owners these are their retirement dream homes, for others a sustainable income-producing alternative to Vancouver’s expensive housing market.
2013 Tour House near Mountain View Cemetery
Laneway House Tour presented by: Smallworks Studios/Laneway Housing Saturday October 19, 1pm - 5pm, $30 + tax Since the program began in 2009, Laneway houses have had mixed reviews in Vancouver. Some people see benefit in using city lanes to increase housing choice, while others are unhappy with the second floor massing, parking, shadowing and general densification that comes with lane homes. In response to public feedback COV has tweaked their laneway housing policy to encourage more one storey homes.
Opening eight laneway houses built behind original homes, not behind new construction, VHF is encouraging you to check out this new twist on an old form of housing in our city. Each lane house on the tour has a unique design and floor plan. Some are studios, some are one bedroom and some have two bedrooms. Out of necessity born through the use of small spaces, these houses all share creative storage ideas.
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To purchase tickets call 604-264-9642 or visit our website www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION 57 FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER VISIT: EDUCATION PROGRAMS www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
OLD SCHOOL BUILDING WORKSHOPS for heritage conservation
VHF has new programs this Fall in addition to seasonal visits to the Neighbourhood Zoning Walk (1 credit) Archives and Special Collections at the Public Library. John Atkin will October 12, 9am-12pm, $30 lead a walk through Shaughnessy and Mount Pleasant to demystify Walk from Shaugnessy to Mount Pleasant with John Atkin: zoning and visit some great architecture. Old School revisits a learn how zoning shapes neighbourhoods program from a decade ago with Don Luxton who will explain Researching the History of a Building (1 credit) historic house paint schemes after which homeowners will have the • Vancouver Public Library, October 22 6:30 - 8:30pm opportunity to talk to Don and designer and heritage consultant • COV Archives, October 29 6:30 - 8:30pm $15 Margot Keate West for advice and suggestions on historically authentic paint schemes for their houses. Drafting a Statement of Significance (SOS) (2 credits) November 16, 9am - 1pm $25 Brand new are workshops in drafting Statements of Significance, Learn to write an SOS, a required document for addition delivered by the Province of BC Heritage Branch; and outlining your to city or national heritage registers, with Berdine Jonker, options for most effectively retrofitting your older building to be Provincial Senior Heritage Planner. Sponsored by the more energy efficient. Provincial Heritage Branch, Victoria.
Historic Paint Schemes (1 credit) November 6 & 20, 7 - 9pm - Benjamin Moore, 1838 W Broadway. Free, pre-registration required. All Education programs qualify for credits Learn about exterior paint schemes from Don Luxton. towards professional development and our Heritage Conservation Certificate. Bring a house photo for suitable colour recommendations. Visit our website for details Improving your Energy Efficiency(2 credits) November date TBA, 5:30 - 9pm $25 How to improve your older home’s energy efficiency BROWN BAG LUNCH AND LEARN BCIT Downtown
555 Seymour St - Room 870 Reimagining The Hudson’s Bay Wednesdays 12pm - 1:30pm September 25 $12/talk w/ Sarah Bjornson, Design Dialog Join VHF on your lunch break for illustrated Sustainable Renovations: 3 Case Studies talks about current projects and issues affecting October 30 Vancouver’s built landscape. Bring your lunch! w/ Sam McFaul, UBC SALA student
Burns Block Micro-Lofts: Meshing City, Developer and Heritage Interests November 13 w/ Bruce Carscadden, Bruce Carscadden Architect EVENING LECTURES at the University Women’s Club at Hycroft
1489 McRae Avenue Vancouver’s Big Band Music Scene Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:45pm September 17 $12/lecture w/ Music great Dal Richards and reporter John Mackie Spend Tuesday evenings learning about Vancouver’s 1913: The 100 Year Building Boom unique history through fascinating heritage themed October 15 lectures. Sign up to enjoy dinner before the lecture! w/ Civic Historian, John Atkin Heather’s Picks: Best of the Archives November 5 To book seats call 604-264-9642 w/ City Archivist, Heather Gordon or visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
2 SEPTEMBER 2013 Visit us at www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org58 WHAT’S NEW Film Nights with VHF The return of movies at the historic Hollywood Theatre, 3123 West Broadway Entry and Concession by donation. All films start at 7:30pm VHF offers four nights of films and facilitated Q&A that take a look at the impact and influence of architecture and design.
October 1 October 22 Eames: The Architect and the Painter Pruitt Igoe Myth (2011) 79 mins (2011) 85 mins Directed by Chad & Jaime Freidrichs Directed by Jason Cohn & Bill Jersey, Starring Destroyed in a highly-publicized implosion, Charles & Ray Eames and James Franco the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has The husband-and-wife team of Charles and become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy Ray Eames were America’s most influential and makers. The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the important industrial designers. Admired for their issues that led to the decline of conventional creations and fascinating as individuals, they public housing in America, while tracing the have risen to iconic status in American culture. personal and poignant narratives of several of the project’s residents.
November 12 November 26 The Good and the Bad of Mid-20th The Fountainhead (1949) 114 mins Century Vancouver Directed by King Vidor and starring Four short films on Vancouver from post Patricia Neal & Gary Cooper WWII through to Expo 86. Based on the Ayn Rand novel, an uncompromising, visionary architect Vancouver Honeymoon, 1960 (10 mins) struggles to maintain his integrity and To Build a Better City, NFB 1964 (15 mins) individualism despite personal, professional Exploring the ‘cure’ to urban blight and economic pressures to conform to Rainbow War, 1985 (20 mins) Oscar popular standards. nominated film created for Expo 86 Sleeping Tigers, the story of the Asahi baseball team, 2003 (50 mins)
Join us for Sunday Case Studies Morning at the Marine Sam McFaul is a Fourth Year Environmental Design Student in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at UBC. As a VHF summer intern Sam is researching and writing three Case Studies including the Gow Block: Cedar Cottage Townhomes project (photo below), which is a wood frame Edwardian September 15, 10am - 12pm, $20 commercial/residential structure The Marine Building, 355 Burrard Street built in the Commercial Street Village and restored by Jerry VHF is once again teaming up with JJ Bean Prussin and Norah Johnson. The Coffee Roasters to reprise this very popular second Case Study is Shaun St- coffee-meets-heritage event. Sunday Morning Amour’s renovated Vancouver at the Marine includes a talk by Design Dialog Special in Sunset. The third Case about the renovated JJ Bean space in the iconic Study is a new Laneway House in Marine Building, and a tour of the lobby space Grandview Woodlands. with Maurice Guibord. John Neate of JJ Bean offers a tasting of their unique Check out the first of his Case coffee blends, plus you get a bag of coffee to Studies, the Gow Block, on the take home. Space is limited and this event is VHF website or here: sure to be another sell out! http://goo.gl/FcwMXG
VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION 59 | 3 WHAT’S NEW Volunteering
Volunteers are a critical part of VHF programs, and 2013 has offered some fun new opportunities. 180 people helped with the Heritage House Tour in June, and a dozen folks served popcorn and collected tickets at our new film series at the Hollywood Theatre! This summer was the first time volunteers helped with the Mid-Century Modern Tour which enabled us to increase attendance at this annually sold-out event! Still coming up are the Vancouver Special and Laneway Tours. Get in touch with [email protected] if you want to help on a fall tour or the fall movie series!
Volunteers continue to be able to attend our talks, lectures and courses for free (limited seats, so call us), and the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Evening will return to the Museum of Vancouver to recognize our volun- teers, enjoy treats, and visit the Foncie Photo Exhibit. Put December 3rd on your calendar now!
Thank you to the 200+ volunteers who have already volunteered in 2013 - your contribution of time and energy is sincerely appeciated!
photo credit: Martin Knowles Photo/Media
Places That Matter Marking people, places & events that matter in Vancouer, Places That PLAQUE PROJECT Matter will celebrate new sites and some of the more than 70 existing sites. New transit and/or Bike Tours will be offered so be sure to watch the website for dates and more details. Follow us on social media for updates and presentation photos on Facebook and Twitter. There may even be a giveaway or two! We’ve been contributing a weekly feature on the blog, Vancouver Is Awesome, so look for our posts.
We thank our incredible plaque sponsors, volunteers and supporters who have helped us to raise awareness of Places That Matter sites, and to engage communities and neighbourhoods in discovering Vancouver’s rich and layered history. Plaque events this winter: VHF’s new Special Project Coordinator The Commodore, Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret, This past July, VHF welcomed Karen Estrin as BC Place Stadium, First City Hospital. Special Project Coordinator for Places That (dates and times to be confirmed) Matter, taking over for Jessica Quan who is on maternity leave. Karen joins us most recently from Watch for more plaque sites to be announced. the Vancouver Foundation, with an extensive history in arts and heritage and experience Facebook.com/placesthatmatter working with Alberta Historic Sites, the Provincial @vanheritage #placesthatmatter Archives of Alberta, The Banff Centre and the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay. Read the blog at www.vancouverisawesome.com
Save On Meats Lions Gate Bridge Hogan’s Alley
4 SEPTEMBER 2013 Visit us at www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org60 SPRING/SUMMER RECAP A LOOK BACK AT VHF SUMMER PROGRAMS...
HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR MID-CENTURY MODERN TOUR
The 2013 Heritage House In 2013, VHF ventured away Tour was the biggest from previous years with two yet with 12 houses! A big changes to the MCM tour. new hit this year was the Firstly, the tour was opened Heritage Info Fair located up to include a self-guided in the backyard of an option, versus previous years East Side tour home. as strictly a guided bus tour. It featured experts in Secondly, 2013 became the heritage restoration and first year VHF visited West renovation, the Grandview Vancouver. Extending the tour Heritage Group, and by an hour to faciliate transit hotdogs prepared by our time, the tour was a huge suc- volunteers. Surrounding cess expanding it’s reach to the fair were 5 character 250 people, and showcasing homes all with their own beautiful West Coast Modern unique styles and stories. The West side offered spectacular homes. homes including a handsome Edwardian with stately curb The day concluded with a appeal and a remarkable modern addition. wine reception at the fabulous VanDusen Gardens.
SAVOURING HERITAGE AT THE YALETOWN BREWPUB ON LOCATION AT THE GOW BLOCK
Inspired by the wildly Ramsay Worden Architects successful Sunday and VHF summer SALA Morning at the Marine, intern, Sam McFaul, led an VHF ventured into the informative evening look- world of craft beer ing at the restoration and with Yaletown Brewing infill project at the Gow Company. An evening Block. VHF welcomed 30 of warehouse history in people to the Commercial Yaletown with walking Street Cafe to present an tour guide John Atkin concluded with a lesson in craft illustrated talk and tour of the heritage revitalization brewing with Master Brewer Iain Hill, and a tasting of agreement that resulted in the beautiful restoration of local ales. 100 attendees took home a tasting glass and the 1906 Gow Block, with a sympathetically built some new found knowledge of our city. complex of townhouses behind.
JAPANESE CONSULATE RECEPTION GEORGIA VIADUCT WALKING TOUR
Heritage House VHF’s loyal social media followers enjoyed a special Tour owners, key treat this August, with a guided tour of the Georgia volunteers and donors Viaducts. This special event was only available to were welcomed by participants of a social media promotion, who shared a Japanese Consul special VHF post to gain a coveted spot on the tour. General Seiji Okada and his wife Yasuko into the beautifully The tour itself was led by SFU city program’s Gordon designed Samuel Price, and Civic Historian John Atkin. John and Gordon McClure Consul guided a group of 30 lucky participants through the residence. After a private bus tour of four homes, guests tumultuous history of the Georgia Viaducts, pointing attended an elegant evening of Japanese flavours and out the few remnants still visible of the original 1915 culture. After a delicious meal including a selection viaduct, and opened a conversation about how the of sakés, traditional Japanese music and theatrical removal of the current viaduct would affect the city. performances rounded out the evening. VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION 61 | 5 WHAT’S NEW AT VHF Meet Judith Mosley, VHF’s new Executive Director
Vancouver Heritage Foundation has appointed a new Executive Director. Judith Mosley will start in the post on September 16th and is thoroughly looking forward to joining the team and working with everyone involved with the Foundation. Judith grew up in York, England and took a degree in History at the University of Cambridge. Since then, she has enjoyed a career in marketing and communications, moving to Vancouver in 2000 and becoming involved in a variety of community projects. A long-term interest in older buildings and their future led Judith to pursue further education in the field and she recently spent a year at the University of Bath, studying for a Master’s degree in the Conservation of Historic Buildings.
Granting Updates
As we went to press, several 2013 projects had finished and a number were still underway. This year has so far seen a new roof, restored windows on a historic church conversion, and two houses repainted including a Kitsilano Craftsman (images to right) and Colbourne House in Marpole (below). The Hollywood Theatre on West Broadway is undergo- ing a facade restoration and they are fundraising to restore the historic neon sign. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to see films at the Hollywood.
To apply for a Restore It, True Colours, Get on the Register or House Call grant, visit our website: www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/get-a-grant/
This Kitsilano home received the True Colours treatment - right Heritage Consultant, Margot Keate West, identifying the original Harris Green colour on the shingles and Edwardian Buff on the siding, now repainted on the house, above. Grant application deadline: February 1, 2014.
Marpole Museum & Historical Society / Colbourne House Visit the Granting website page for details about repainted in Strathcona Red and Edwardian Buff qualifying for a VHF grant.
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VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION Message from the Chair 402 - 510 West Hastings Street Vancouver BC V6B 1L8 tel: 604 264 9642 This Fall promises to be packed with a wide variety of tours [email protected] and education events including the Vancouver Special and www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org Laneway House Tours. The popular film series will continue Charitable Registration # 891765968 with four evenings of films celebrating architecture, urban HONORARY PATRONS design, and development in Vancouver over the last 60 Mayor and Council of the City of Vancouver years. Course offerings range from helping homeowners and new professionals to write Statements of Significance by the DIRECTORS Province of BC to an evening with an energy advisor giving tips Jane Banfield on how to make your old house more energy efficient – identify the greatest John Blackmer President, Solus Trust Company Limited ‘bang for your renovation buck’. David Dove Architect, Perkins + Will Evening lectures at Hycroft continue with Dal Richards and a look at big band Marta Farevaag venues in the city; 1913 – the building boom of a hundred years ago with John Principal, Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg Atkin, and What’s New at the Archives with City Archivist Heather Gordon. The Heather Keate Brown Bag Lunch and Learns are set for three Wednesdays at BCIT Downtown; UBC, Emeritus this series is now in its fourth year. Baila Lazarus Editor, BIV Media Group Paul Nursey The presentations of Places that Matter plaques continue in the Fall under the VP Strategic & Corporate Communications, Canadian coordination of Karen Estrin who has ably stepped in while Jessica Quan is on Tourism Commission maternity leave. The Board is thrilled with the success of these events and how John Quinton many people are involved in the programs. President, Quinton Construction Limited Andre Rowland While programs continue and expand, VHF will be undergoing a big change in Principal, Andre Rowland Architect our leadership this Fall with Diane Switzer leaving the role of Executive Director Karen Russell Manager, Development Services UBC after 14 years – years that saw VHF grow to a staff of six and a wide range of Mark Sheih programs and publications that have contributed to Vancouver’s knowledge Co-Founder, Take Root Properties Inc. and appreciation of its built heritage and its history. Diane’s shoes will be hard David Toole to fill. A selection committee of current Board members, the first Chair of the Consultant, Director Board, and experienced leaders from the non-profit sector worked together to Barbara Vanderburgh Partner, Fasken Martineau LLP find her replacement. We welcome Judith Mosley in mid-September. Shayla Walker Donation & Program Administrator, Tides Canada Finally, a note about our Annual Friends of VHF fundraising campaign: letters Foundation will be coming in the mail at the end of October but you can donate anytime at vancouverheritagefoundation.org.
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PROVIDING LEADERSHIP FOR THE HERITAGE MOVEMENT
heritagecanada.org 65 The Coat of Arms of the Heritage Canada Foundation The emblem of Heritage Canada Foundation, a maple leaf and keys on the shield, is surmounted by a three-turreted fort, a symbol of our heritage. Supporting the shield are two beavers, symbols of perseverance and recognized as symbols of Canada for many generations.
The Latin motto, Patrimonii publici propugnatores, translates as “champions of our heritage” and alludes to the mission of the Heritage Canada Foundation in protecting and promoting heritage buildings and places for the benefit of all Canadians.
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL LE GOUVERNEUR GÉNÉRAL
Patron His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
190 Bronson Avenue Ottawa, ON K1R 6H4 (613) 237-1066 [email protected] www.heritagecanada.org
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Heritage Canada Foundation The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is a national registered charity and non- governmental not-for-profit corporation established as the National Trust for Canada in 1973. HCF was given the mandate to “preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage.”
Contents 2 Message from the Chair and Executive Director Accomplishments in 2012-2013 3 Toward a New Vision for the Heritage Movement 3 Building a Powerful Constituency 4 Creating a National Network of Sites 5 Main Street Community Revitalization 6 Raising Awareness 8 Building Networks and Creating Opportunities 10 Saving Places 11 Getting the Word Out 12 Financial Statements 16 Donors/Sponsors/Supporters The Board of Governors (As of March 31, 2013) A gathering of 2012 conference delegates, Montreal (Québec). Ross Keith, Chair Saskatchewan Henry Maisonneuve, Vice-Chair Alberta Tom Urbaniak, Vice-Chair Nova Scotia Richard Bégin Quebec Marion Beyea New Brunswick David Bradley Newfoundland and Labrador Kim Devine Prince Edward Island Helen Edwards British Columbia Marc Johnston Yukon Cathy Nasmith Ontario Gregory Thomas Manitoba Peter Buckley Governor at large Richard Moorhouse Governor at large The Council of Advisors Hon. Pat Carney, PC, CM Professor Emeritus Thomas H.B. Symons, CC, OOnt Douglas Cardinal, OC John K.F. Irving Scott McKee Hand HCF’s Main Street Resource Team join com- Professor Glen MacDonald munity leaders in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Frederic L.R. Jackman, CM, OOnt, CD
Annual Report 2012-201367 1 A message from The Chair and the Executive Director From our vantage point at the center of Canada’s heritage movement, Heritage Canada Foundation has the opportunity—and the duty—to recognize emerging trends and take action. The eve of our 40th anniversary provided the perfect milestone to examine the state of play in heritage conservation in Canada. Thanks to all who participated in the National Heritage Summit in Montreal in November 2012—an exciting catalyst and forum for essential discussion about the relevance and purpose of heritage conservation, and an examination of the role heritage can play in economic self-sufficiency, social equity, environmental responsibility, cultural vitality and quality of life. Stay tuned as we work with partners and supporters to translate the key messages from the Summit into an Action Plan for the heritage sector that links the renewal and regeneration of heritage buildings, communities and regions with a greater purpose and more diverse audiences.
In parallel with the Summit’s exploration of the role of heritage conservation in society, Ross Keith HCF’s leadership continues to reflect on the organization’s evolving mission and vision. Chair, Board of Governors HCF has a long track record for providing leadership to address emerging national issues, engaging and inspiring the general public, sharing tools and resources, and influencing policies and laws. This year we were pleased to step into a new role, supporting regeneration projects with financial assistance thanks to a generous past bequest from the Runciman family of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. We are taking steps to build our capacity to make a difference “on the ground” by increasing our focus on building corporate and philanthropic support for heritage conservation. A first step was the launch of a new Patron membership category this year, recognizing members who commit to make an annual donation of $500 or more.
On that note, sincere thanks to all our members, sponsors, partners and friends for supporting our work. Your member dues, donations, volunteer efforts, and participation in networks, conferences and initiatives are an essential ingredient in our efforts to inspire and lead action to save historic places.
Natalie Bull Executive Director
2 The Heritage Canada Foundation 68 Accomplishments in 2012-2013 Toward a New Vision for the Heritage Movement Although heritage conservation has a solid track record for revitalizing Canadian communities, attracting tourist dollars, creating jobs, and supporting sustainability, new pressures have been mounting on existing heritage policies and programs across the country. In some places, protection tools are being eroded; in others, government commitment and funds are waning; and heritage concerns are sometimes portrayed in the media as being out of touch or irrelevant.
This year, the Heritage Canada Foundation seized the opportunity to take stock, and led the heritage sector in re-conceptualizing heritage conservation in Canada. A position paper circulated in advance of the annual conference sowed the seeds for a “I just read the ‘manifesto’ fertile series of presentations and working sessions in Montreal. and think that it is terrific. Here is some of what we heard: The national debate and • We need to become enablers! Heritage will appear irrelevant as long as we’re seen discussion that you are as heritage protectionists; facilitating promise to be • A culture of conservation can be fostered by expanding the generational, social and very important. It is so economic relevance of heritage (e.g., social justice, sustainable development and encouraging that HCF is urban agriculture); • Link the heritage message to the crisis of consumerism and disposability; seizing this opportunity • Conservation should be synonymous with innovation. and creating a new ‘post-HPI’ heritage forum.” What emerged was the foundation for a new vision—the first step in creating an Victoria Angel exciting action plan for the heritage movement, with a new focus on relevance and Toronto, Ont. social purpose.
Following the conference, HCF published a “manifesto” capturing the energy and key ideas of the Summit, offered additional opportunities for members and supporters to provide input online, and convened working groups charged with translating the vision into a concrete plan to be presented at the 2013 annual conference. Building a Powerful Constituency An important goal for HCF is the creation of an influential constituency that can help make heritage conservation “the way Canada does business.” At the same time, HCF has always avoided competing for members with provincial and local organizations.
In 2012, we added 2 new organizations for a total of 8 whose members in good standing can receive a 30% discount on HCF membership fees. It is a win-win initiative: partner organizations gain additional benefits to offer their members; Canadians have even more reasons to support HCF; and a larger national constituency will increase the strength of the heritage movement.
As of March 2013, the following organizations have taken advantage of HCF’s membership discount program: • Heritage Saskatchewan • Heritage BC • Yukon Historical & Museums Association • Newfoundland Historical Society • Newfoundland Historic Trust • PEI Museums and Heritage Foundation • Toronto Botanical Garden • Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia • Architectural Conservancy of Ontario • Fédération Histoire Québec
Annual Report 2012-201369 3 Creating a National Network of Sites HCF members have long enjoyed free entrance to National Trust properties in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia and the United States. In recent years, we have added sites in British Columbia and Ontario thanks to partnerships with the Land Conservancy of BC and the Ontario Heritage Trust. Now, thanks to exciting new partnerships with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Annapolis Heritage Society, the Carleton County Historical Society and the National Trust for Jersey, card- carrying members can enjoy a free visit and/or discounts at gift shops at the wonderful sites operated by those organizations. This builds on HCF’s own portfolio of historic sites and is an important milestone in creating a National Trust-worthy network of sites right here in Canada. Here is a sampling of some of those sites.
Carleton County Historical Society (CCHS) Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Historic Sites
Connell House (1839), Old County Court House Commissariat House, Newman Wine Vaults Trinity Historic Sites (1600’s +), Woodstock, N.B. Built as the (c. 1833), Woodstock, N.B. Provincial Historic Site (c. 1790s), St. John’s, N.L. Bonavista Peninsula, N.L. Seven residence of the Honourable The CCHS acquired the Old (1818-1820), St. John’s, N.L. The This site tells the amazing sites to visit and explore: Trinity Charles Connell, it is reputed to County Court House in 1960 last original intact structure once story of a 300-year connec- Visitor Centre, Hiscock House and be an exact replica of a house and restored it over the next two part of an extensive British military tion between wine produced in Mercantile Premises. And those Mr. Connell had seen in the decades. It was officially opened complex, which originally included sunny Portugal, aged in the cool operated by the Trinity Historical Hudson Valley, New York. in 1986 by H.R.H. Princess Anne. Fort Townshend, Fort William, climate of Newfoundland, and Society: Lester Garland House, Signal Hill, Fort Amherst, and gun sipped by England’s aristocracy Trinity Museum, Green Family batteries up and down the coast. for generations. Forge, and Cooperage.
Annapolis Heritage Society (AHS)
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Cupid’s Cove Plantation Heart’s Content Cable Station Sinclair Inn National North Hills Museum (c. 1764), (1843), Bonavista Peninsula, N.L. (Colony established 1610), (1875 and 1918), Heart’s Content, Historic Site (c. 1708-1710), Granville Ferry, N.S. Located on The highlight of the lighthouse Cupids, N.L. A 1995 archaeo- N.L. In July 1866, the first perma- Annapolis Royal, N.S. One of one of the most historic roads in is an original catoptrics light logical survey revealed the 1610 nent telegraph cable connecting the oldest wooden structures in Canada, the house overlooks the mechanism that dates to 1816. property to be a promising Europe and North America was Canada, it is the only remaining waters of the Annapolis Basin An adjacent interpretation centre research site. The remains of hauled ashore at Heart’s Content. pre-expulsion Acadian structure and features Georgian décor features exhibits on lighthouse more than 135,000 artifacts have Exhibits focus on the history of in Annapolis Royal. assembled by the late antiques technology and the lives of light since been recovered. telegraphy and the role Heart’s collector, Robert Patterson. keepers. Content played in the industry.
National Trust for Jersey (NTJ) Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF)
O’Dell House Museum Le Moulin de Quétivel Greve De Lecq Barracks Myrtleville House Museum Papineau Memorial chapel (c. 1869) Annapolis Royal, N.S. (18th Century), St. Peter, Jersey, (c. 1810), St. Mary, Jersey, U.K. (1837), Brantford, Ont. An (1853), Montebello, Que. Built by Former home of N.S. Pony U.K. Set amid beautiful woodland Built at the height of fears of a impressive example of a historic Louis-Joseph Papineau on the Express rider Corey O’Dell surroundings, Le Moulin de Napoleonic invasion, the last farmstead set atop a picturesque grounds of Manoir Papineau, it and his family, the museum is Quétivel is Jersey’s last remain- remaining barracks in Jersey knoll on 5 acres of wooded park- is operated by the Société his- located on the Annapolis Royal ing working watermill and gives offer an exciting opportunity to land, it is operated by the Brant torique Louis-Joseph Papineau. waterfront. It also houses the a unique insight into the 18th learn more about this interesting Historical Society. AHS’s Genealogy Centre and its century when milling was at its period in Jersey’s military history. Archived and Collections Centre. peak. 4 The Heritage Canada Foundation 70 Main Street Community Revitalization During the year HCF continued efforts to renew and expand its community revitaliza- tion program through networking, exchange and service delivery: • Working with a team of Main Street specialists, HCF provided coaching and mentoring for Main Street projects in Indian Head, Wolseley, Prince Albert and Maple Creek – the four communities chosen as pilots for the province’s Main Street Saskatchewan program. • “Mainstreet-L” was launched as a vehicle for success stories and advice on organ- ization, economic restructuring, marketing and promotion, design and physical improvement, funding, training opportunities and more. Mainstreet-L is a free email- based listserv tool to facilitate discussion among Main Street practitioners and others involved in community revitalization and downtown regeneration. • HCF led a group of heritage regeneration practitioners from England, Alberta, HCF worked with community members who Saskatchewan and Ontario attending HCF’s annual conference on an exclusive are leading Main Street projects in Wolseley field trip to Dorval, a successful Main Street community near Montreal. They were and Indian Head, Saskatchewan. A docu- met enthusiastically by the Mayor, elected officials, city staff and volunteers, who mentary film crew from Birdsong Productions presented projects that have enhanced Dorval’s downtown, and shared strategies captured it all on video, available for viewing on HCF’s YouTube site. that are strengthening local businesses.
HCF started the Main Street Canada program in 1979 with the goal of revitalizing Canadian downtowns. Three province-wide programs are now offering the Main Street approach: La Fondation Rues principales The Fondation Rues principales provides leadership in community revital- ization, offering à la carte services to municipalities and local groups, and working with a network of Main Street towns in Quebec and New Brunswick. (Visit fondationruesprincipales.qc.ca.) Main Street Saskatchewan Main Street Saskatchewan is a new community revitalization initiative based on HCF’s Main Street® program. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is investing in historic downtown commercial districts following the principles of community organization, economic development, marketing and heritage conservation. (Visit pcs.gov.sk.ca/MainStreet.) The Alberta Main Street Program The Alberta Main Street Program was created in 1987 through a three-way part- nership between the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism (now Alberta Culture and Community Spirit) and the Heritage Canada Foundation. (Visit albertamainstreet.org.)
Annual Report 2012-201371 5 Raising Awareness Endangered Places Program Since 2005, HCF has used its Endangered Places and Worst Losses lists to raise awareness about the threats facing some of the country’s greatest treasures. The Top Ten Endangered Places list, which has identified 80 sites to date, has a track record for galvanizing conservation efforts. Thanks to ensuing media attention and local pressure, demolition decisions may be reversed or at least delayed to allow time for last-ditch action. Many sites have nevertheless been lost, and many others remain threatened—a visceral reminder that much remains to be done to create a culture of conservation in Canada.
Barron Building, Calgary, Alta. The 2012 Top Ten Endangered Places • Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, B.C. • Paramount Theatre, Chilliwack, B.C. • Barron Building, Calgary, Alta. • École Connaught Community School, Regina, Sask. • Hamilton Education Centre, Hamilton, Ont. • Ontario Place, Toronto, Ont. • Bala Falls Cultural Landscape, Muskoka Lakes, Ont. • Église du Très-Saint-Nom-de-Jésus, Montreal, Que. • Zion Baptist Church, Yarmouth, N.S. • Canada’s Lighthouses
Mount Allison Memorial Library, Sackville, N.B. The 2012 Worst Losses List • BMO Building, Edmonton, Alta. • Brighton Public School, Brighton, Ont. • Mount Allison Memorial Library, Sackville, N.B. • Winnipeg International Airport, Winnipeg, Man. • Heritage Buildings, Goderich, Ont. Heritage Day 2013 HCF leads the nation in celebrating Heritage Day on the 3rd Monday in February each year. This year, we invited Canadians to learn more about Good Neighbours: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods. Acknowledging the importance of investing in older homes and neighbourhoods to achieve long-term sustainability helps revitalize, stabilize and celebrate historic areas and their cultural significance. Heritage– magazine featured four Canadian community initiatives that are integrating affordable housing, improving public health and rejuvenating older neighbourhoods.
To assist communities in their celebrations, these examples were also made available on our website, as were a printable version of HCF’s Heritage Day 2013 poster and a list of suggested activities of ways that communities can participate in Heritage Day.
6 The Heritage Canada Foundation 72 National Heritage Awards Program The Heritage Canada Foundation’s National Awards Program recognizes and celebrates excellence in heritage conservation. This year, The Honourable Pierre Duchesne, Lieu- tenant Governor of Quebec, presented the awards at a special ceremony in St. George’s Anglican Church National Historic Site in Montreal.
Past winners of the Prince of Wales For the thirteenth consecutive year, HCF awarded the Prince of Wales Prize for Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership Municipal Heritage Leadership to a deserving municipality that has demonstrated include Markham, Ontario (2000); exemplary commitment to preserving its built heritage. The City of Saguenay (Arvida), Victoria, British Columbia (2001); Saint Quebec, was selected for its dedication to protecting the architectural and urban John, New Brunswick (2002); Québec City, Québec (2003); Perth, Ontario (2004); landscape of Arvida, a unique model industrial town, now a district of the larger Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island amalgamated municipality. (2005); Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia (2006); and St. John’s, Newfoundland and The 2012 Gabrielle Léger Medal for Lifetime Achievement was conferred on Jim Labrador (2007); Aurora, Ontario (2008); Bezanson of Saint John, New Brunswick, in recognition of tremendous dedication to the Edmonton, Alberta (2009); Oakville, Ontario (2010); Peterborough, Ontario (2011); and field of heritage conservation in Canada. Saguenay (Arvida), Quebec (2012). The 2012 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Heritage Conservation at the provincial/territorial level went to Francine Lelièvre of Montreal, Quebec, for her work in preserving history through such cultural and tourism institutions as the Pointe-à-Callière museum, which she founded.
HCF’s National Achievement Awards honour individuals or groups for their achievement in heritage advocacy and volunteerism, and for conservation projects that demonstrate a community’s commitment to heritage conservation.
The recipients were as follows: • Bar ry and Linda Coutts of Grimsby, Ontario, for restoring the historic Nelles Manor at 126 Main Street, Grimsby. Given jointly with the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee. Jim Bezanson, Gabrielle Léger Medal winner • Cit y of Brampton, Ontario, for rebuilding the 1902 Brampton CPR Station and inte- (left) and Mayor Jean Tremblay of Saguenay, Quebec, (right) accepted their awards from grating it into the new Mount Pleasant Community Centre, Library and Elementary His Honour, Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant School. Given jointly with the Brampton Historical Society. Governor of Quebec. • Cit y of Calgary Parks, Calgary, Alberta, for restoring the 1912 Central Memorial Park, an Edwardian-era designed landscape, while integrating the contemporary needs of the city’s downtown. Given jointly with the Calgary Heritage Initiative Society. • Cit y of Kelowna, British Columbia, for stabilizing and upgrading the historic Laurel Packinghouse, the oldest remaining packinghouse in the province. Given jointly with the Kelowna Museums Society.
For the second time, HCF partnered with Architecture Canada | RAIC in presenting the Prix du XXe siècle to raise public awareness about the architecture of the 20th century. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadian architecture and landmark buildings in the historical context of Canadian architecture. It celebrates design quality as well as enduring excellence, recognizing buildings that continue to be used as designed and that have successfully accommodated new uses without being altered in ways that detract from the original design intent.
The University of Toronto’s Massey College, designed by Ron Thom in 1963, and Grande Prairie Regional College, a 1974 representative work of Douglas Cardinal Linda and Barry Coutts of Grimsby, Ontario, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, were selected as this year’s prize-winning buildings by an accept an Achievement Award for their independent jury. restoration of Nelles House.
Annual Report 2012-201373 7 Building Networks and Creating Opportunities Heritage Employment Opportunities for Young Canadians The Heritage Canada Foundation continued its successful delivery of the Young Canada Works (YCW) program in 2012-2013, distributing funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage to heritage organizations nationwide. YCW gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to acquire valuable work skills and experience in the field of heritage while helping organizations complete important projects. In 2012-2013, the Heritage Canada Foundation delivered funding for 58 students and four graduate interns in nine provinces and one territory, with contributions totalling $251,600. National Conference Over the course of two and a half intense days from October 11 to 13, nearly 300 dele- gates came together at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec for HCF’s National Heritage Summit. It was HCF’s 39th annual conference, called a “Summit” this year to signal a different kind of gathering, one asking delegates to “be there, pitch in and take action.”
Participants applied their energy to a range of issues: new pressures on existing poli- cies and programs, evolving perspectives on heritage in society, and the shifting roles of government, civil society and the private sector. It featured concurrent sessions, tours, working groups and over 75 speakers, including keynotes Ros Kerslake of England’s Prince’s Regeneration Trust and renowned intellectual Mark Kingwell from the University of Toronto.
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO was a special partner for mounting the sum- mit, and the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals was, for the fifth straight year, a key cooperating organization.
“Wonderful speakers with innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches to reframing heritage.” Catherine Hurley, Toronto, Ont.
“Great information shared by speakers. Interesting hearing commonalities and variances throughout Canada. Looking forward to Ottawa in 2013!” Tara-Leigh Heslip Indian Head, Sask.
8 The Heritage Canada Foundation 74 Networking HCF continues to support the work of national networks and working groups: • Sev enth Annual Meeting of the National Council of the Heritage Canada Foundation: The National Council includes the leaders of provincial heritage organizations from across the country, who meet annually at HCF’s conference and via the occasional teleconference. HCF looks to the National Council for intelligence on local, regional and national issues, input to advocacy positions, and feedback on HCF’s programs and priorities. This year National Council members were instrumental in shaping the Summit and resulting vision for the heritage movement. National Council members are joined by members of HCF’s board of governors • Sev enth National Roundtable on Heritage Education: Forty-five and staff at St. George’s Anglican Church, educators, instructors, students and heritage professionals from across Montreal, Que. Canada met at HCF’s National Heritage Summit in Montreal to discuss changing workforce demands for new skills and ways that the heritage education sector can contribute to the revitalization of the heritage conservation movement in Canada. The Roundtable Steering Committee met throughout the year to advance work on Roundtable priorities.
• AGO RA-L—Connect and Protect: Developed to connect built heritage advocates and conservationists from across the country, this free email-based tool for exchanging information about conservation has had a very successful year. Over 800 participants now subscribe. AGORA-L is easily accessed through the Heritage Canada Foundation website at heritagecanada.org
Outreach HCF board and staff participate in heritage conservation conferences, workshops and other events, host networking sessions, and meet with partner organizations to stay abreast of what’s happening in the field.
This year HCF board members or staff were speakers or panellists at the following events: • Ontario Heritage Conference, Kingston, Ont. • Carleton University, Canadian Studies Heritage Conservation Symposium, Ottawa, Ont. • Carleton University, Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Program • Canada Research Chair’s Round Table on Built Heritage, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Que. • Spring Willowbank Symposium, “Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future,” Queenston, Ont. • Interior Design Program, Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ont. • Municipal Heritage Forum, “Place Matters,” Calgary, Alta.
Annual Report 2012-201375 9 Saving Places Funds for Heritage Projects HCF was pleased to support tangible results on the ground this year thanks to the Runciman Fund for Heritage Conservation. The Runciman family shaped the commercial and cultural life of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia; their bequest to HCF contributed to the protection of the Runciman House, and created an endowment fund for heritage projects in that part of the province.
The conservation of the Sinclair Inn Museum, National Historic Site (1710-11), owned by the Annapolis Heritage Society, was partly funded through HCF’s Runciman Fund for Heritage Conservation. Exceptional restoration work to exterior elements included the cedar shingle roof, wood siding and the rehabilitation of many original wooden windows. Inside, work undertaken included cellar excavations, structural reinforcements and pest control. A new diorama was created to capture the period of HCF Runciman Fund contributed to the the 1740s, complete with wooden figures and audio interpretation. restoration of the Sinclair Inn, National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, N.S. Save Canada’s Lighthouses Campaign The Government of Canada owns almost all of Canada’s lighthouses, and in 2011 declared hundreds of them to be “surplus.” Canadians had until May 29, 2012 to nominate lighthouses for designation under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. In advance of that deadline, HCF launched a lighthouse-themed appeal to raise awareness and funds in support of the preservation of Canada’s historic lighthouses. Over 4,000 Canadians expressed their support for this “building species at risk” by signing an online petition encouraging the federal government to invest in the efforts of local groups and communities to save their lighthouses. The petition was delivered to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. In the meantime, local communities remain under pressure to find solutions for lighthouses declared surplus.
In April 2012 HCF announced that funding from the Runciman Fund for Heritage Conservation would be made available to support the repair and conservation of historic lighthouses along Nova Scotia’s Fundy Shore in the counties of Digby, Annapolis and Kings. Financial support from the Runciman Fund can be part of a viable business plan to sustain historic lighthouses over the long term.
Point Prim Lighthouse was the first site to receive funding from the Runciman Fund Members of Friends of Point Prim for improvements to both materials (vinyl siding replaced with cedar shingles) and Society celebrate funding support infrastructure (new accessible trail from parking lot to lighthouse). from the Runciman Fund.
10 The Heritage Canada Foundation 76 Getting the Word Out Heritage– Magazine This year, to improve the readability of our quarterly bilingual magazine—and to reduce replication—we introduced a new design bringing both languages together on every page. The publication features articles, reports and commentaries on the country’s historic buildings and places. It explores ways to preserve the best from the past and improve the liveability of Canadian communities.
Website Members and website users now have access to new information and enhanced content serving a range of interests from employment and education opportunities and the challenges facing Canada’s historic lighthouses and other endangered sites, to heritage travel destinations in Canada and abroad.
The website provides user-friendly tools for our members to manage their memberships, purchase gift subscriptions, and conveniently make donations using a protected online portal. Social Media Our members and followers can stay connected with HCF news and information from across the sector using Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. This year, a social media component integrated into HCF’s National Heritage Summit was popular with both delegates and our followers who were unable to attend the conference. We have also enhanced our Flickr photostream to include images that support content found in Heritage– magazine, our Endangered Places program, national conference and awards. A YouTube account was created for short videos related to saving Canada’s lighthouses and work HCF has undertaken with Main Street Saskatchewan.
Annual Report 2012-201377 11 The Heritage Canada Foundation Financial Statements
Independent Auditor’s Report To the members of The Heritage Canada Foundation: We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Heritage Canada Foundation, which comprise the statements of financial position as at March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and April 1, 2011, and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstate- ment, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presen- tation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effective- ness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Heritage Canada Foundation as at March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and April 1, 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Marcil Lavallée Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Ottawa, Canada June 7, 2013 12 The Heritage Canada Foundation 78 THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 3
2013 2012
REVENUE Operations YCW contribution $ 296,620 $ 269,820 Contracts 64,361 52,702 Memberships 63,820 56,633 Conference and symposiums 63,555 94,305 Grants, contributions and sponsorships 54,637 112,666 Donations and bequests 49,056 26,845 Property 28,860 17,118 Other 6,240 8,963 Publications 290 2,945
Total revenue from operations before investment revenue 627,439 641,997 Investment revenue ((NoteNote 4 4)) 1,952,317 336,154
2,579,756 978,151
EXPENSES Governance 123,044 96,395 Management and administration 246,062 212,265 Investment management 185,965 107,194 Communications 135,181 152,627 Publications 126,010 133,925 Programs 369,910 381,252 YCW (Note 10) 296,620 269,820 Property 242,447 163,534
1,725,239 1,517,012
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ 854,517 $ (538,861)
THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 4
NON-ENDOWMENT Runciman Invested Endowment Invested in heritage Fund for in capital and other Heritage 2013 2012 Unrestricted assets properties Conservation Total Total BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 3,249,314 $ 26,066 $ 115,018 $ 222,483 $ 3,612,881 $ 2,619,909
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses 865,381 (10,864) - - 854,517 (538,861)
Transfers from the Endowment Fund - - - - - 1,531,833
Transfer from Runciman Endowment Fund for Heritage Conservation 93,453 - - (93,453) - -
Net acquisition of capital assets / heritage and other properties (19,957) 19,957 - - - -
BALANCE, END OF YEAR $ 4,188,191 $ 35,159 $ 115,018 $ 129,030 $ 4,467,398 $ 3,612,881
ENDOWMENT The Heritage The Heritage La Fondation Canada 2013 Canada Rues 2012 Foundation Total Foundation principales Total BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 13,180,511 $ 13,180,511 $ 13,180,511 $ 3,000,000 $ 16,180,511
Transfer to the Non-endowment Fund - - - (1,531,833) (1,531,833)
Transfer to La Fondation Rues principales - - - (1,468,167) (1,468,167)
BALANCE, END OF YEAR $ 13,180,511 $ 13,180,511 $ 13,180,511 $ - $ 13,180,511 Annual Report 2012-201379 13 THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 AND APRIL 1, 2011 5
April 1, 2013 2012 2011 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 45,012 $ 62,444 $ 110,665 Accrued interest receivable - 81,292 88,925 Accounts receivable 49,120 74,651 392,889 Grants receivable 26,852 67,213 74,959 Prepaid expenses 36,653 32,195 79,792
157,637 317,795 747,230 INVESTMENTS 17,554,182 16,497,675 18,384,190 THECAPITAL HERITAGE ASSETS CANADA FOUNDATION35,159 26,066 43,498 STATEMENTSHERITAGE AND OF OTHER FINANCIAL POSITION MARCHPROPERTIES 31, 2013 AND 2012 AND APRIL 1, 2011 115,018 115,018 115,0186 THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION17,704,359 16,638,759 18,542,706 April 1, STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION$ 17,861,9962013 $ 16,956,5542012 $ 19,289,9362011 MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 AND APRIL 1, 2011 5 LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES April 1, Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 157,806 $ 2013 135,096 $ 2012 446,161 2011 Deferred revenue 56,281 28,066 43,355 ASSETS 214,087 163,162 489,516 CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETSCash $ 45,012 $ 62,444 $ 110,665 Accrued interest receivable - 81,292 88,925 Non-endowment Accounts receivable 49,120 74,651 392,889 Internal restrictionsGrants receivable 26,852 67,213 74,959 - Invested inPrepaid capital expenses assets 35,159 36,653 26,066 32,195 43,498 79,792 - Invested in heritage and other properties 115,018 157,637 115,018 317,795 115,018 747,230 - RuncimanINVESTMENTS Endowment Fund for 17,554,182 16,497,675 18,384,190 Heritage Conservation 129,030 222,483 219,416 CAPITAL ASSETS 35,159 26,066 43,498 ONUnrestricted BEHALF OF THE BOARD 4,188,191 3,249,314 2,241,977 HERITAGE AND OTHER PROPERTIES 4,467,398 115,0183,612,881 115,0182,619,909 115,018 , Director Endowment 17,704,359 16,638,759 18,542,706 The Heritage Canada Foundation, Director 13,180,511 13,180,511 13,180,511 La Fondation Rues principales $ - 17,861,996 $ - 16,956,5543,000,000$ 19,289,936
13,180,511 13,180,511 16,180,511
17,647,909 16,793,392 18,800,420
$ 17,861,996 $ 16,956,554 $ 19,289,936
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
, Director
, Director
14 The Heritage Canada Foundation 80 THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 AND APRIL 1, 2011 12
4. NoteINVESTMENT 4: INVESTMENT REVENUE REVENUE 2013 2012 Interest $ 293,449 $ 294,004 Dividends 317,646 294,224 Realized gains 944,278 98,086 Unrealized gains (losses) 396,944 (350,160)
$ 1,952,317 $ 336,154
5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE April 1, 2013 2012 2011 Accounts receivable $ 31,176 $ 58,030 $ 356,353 Harmonized Sales Tax receivable 17,944 16,621 36,536
$ 49,120 $ 74,651 $ 392,889
6. INVESTMENTS April 1, 2013 2012 2011 Cash and short-term deposits $ 117,654 $ 450,877 $ 715,743 Bonds, from 0% to 12.2%, maturing over the next 74 years 6,689,042 6,057,099 6,899,133 Equity instruments 10,747,486 9,989,699 10,769,314
$ 17,554,182 $ 16,497,675 $ 18,384,190 Explanatory note 7. CAPITAL ASSETS The majority of HCF’s annual income, at Accumthis point,ulated is from our endowment portfolio.April 1, The returns on our investments canCost vary amsubstantiallyortization from year2013 to year. The2012 substantial 2011 surplusFurniture of revenue and equipment over expenditures$ 53,003 for$ 201333,618 and the$ substantial19,385 $deficiency15,174 $of 15,121 Computer equipment 31,762 15,988 15,774 10,892 28,377 revenue over expenditures for 2012 are both reflective of market volatility and market performance of the investments$ 84,765in each $of those49,606 years.$ 35,159 $ 26,066 $ 43,498 The total amortization expense for the year is $8,184 (2012: $8,513). Recognizing that there will be fluctuation in the income generated by the Fund, HCF has a spending limit policy which targets annual endowment draws of no more than 4.25% of the rolling three-year average market value of the Fund. This policy determines the maximum annual draw-down from the Fund, which, together with earned income, donations, grants and sponsorships, forms the annual operating budget. HCF works diligently to keep spending within the annual budget, and is actively working to increase income from sources other than the endowment. Further, the Board of HCF has made changes to its investment management in the past year. The Board continues to carefully monitor the performance of its investments with the assistance of expert counsel.
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