Lower Lonsdale Loop A walk around the Shipyard that will inspire community connections
A CityStudio project one-pager by Mackenzie, Tara, Alex. 2021-04-07
Background: The Lower Lonsdale Loop will animate the Shipyards by engaging the community in a contemplative walk painted on the existing substrate. The path will incorporate an artistic wave design in reference to the marine environment. There will be ships and canoes painted on the outer edge of the path that will have relevance to the community and it’s past. The ship designs will incorporate QR codes that can be used by the City to link events, businesses, the MANOVA museum, Polygon Art gallery and more to the Shipyards. The use of florescent paint for the path will add magical element to the shipyards at night. Relevance to City Goals: The pathway will meet the goals of the City by acting as an attractant to the other cultural, historical and art pieces within the Shipyards. The Lower Lonsdale Loop is designed to guide tourists and locals around the Shipyards to these points of interest and connection. The Loop will honour the past, reflect the present and be flexible enough to incorporate the future. Overview of the project: The Lower Lonsdale Loop is designed to be versatile. The walkway showcases the artistic and historical elements of the Shipyards in a way that will remain relevant to the community as it grows and changes. The implementation of QR codes allows the City to update and link any website, pictures, or AR elements as it sees useful and relevant. The design will be photogenic inspiring repeat visits to capture scenic vistas during the day and the luminescent glow of the walkway at night. The intent is to get people excited about what’s happening here and now in the community.
Methods / Project Details: The Lower Lonsdale Loop is a fully accessible walk that may be used by citizens and tourists of various abilities. It may be used for fitness, singularly – or incorporated as an annex of the adjacent Spirt Trail. It can be used as a contemplative walk, using the inspiring views of the area for reflection and meditation. Links to RQ codes accessed via a cell phone will educate users of the loop on the history of the Shipyards, keep them “in the loop” (pun intended) on local events and informed of municipal priorities. Flexibility is at the heart of the RQ code component of the walk. Links from these codes can be updated day to day, month to month or simply as required. The RQ codes can be linked to the City Hall, the Library, the Recreation Commission, the Sḵwxw̱ ú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) websites and/or special purpose websites when and as required.
The intent for the Lonsdale Loop is to remain relevant, engaging and informative for the citizens of the City of and for visitors to the community.
This student project was developed as part of a CityStudio North Vancouver course collaboration.
Staff partner(s): Instructor(s): Chris Carnovale Course: TOUR 227 THE LOWER LONSDALE LOOP
PROJECT SCOPE
MARCH 2021
1. Introduction Background History
The Shipyards is an inseparable part of Lower Lonsdale District which is well-known for its Shipbuilders’ Square, the Pipe Shop and Shipyard Commons. It has a great Night Market in summer, free outdoor ice skating in winter and Burrard Dry Dock Pier is accessible year-round. Lonsdale Quay, the North Vancouver Museum (MONOVA) and the Polygon Gallery are all within a ten minute walk of the Shipyards.
North Vancouver has a rich maritime history and the Shipyards reached their highest productivity during the second World War. Almost 450 vessels were built in Shipyards between 1906 and 1992 specially during the first and second World War. Besides naval ships and navy support vessels, ferry boats and icebreakers were built and repaired in this area. Also, shipbuilding and repairs still happen with lots of limitations in the area (North Vancouver’s Shipyards, Shipyard Commons and Shipbuilders’ Square , n.d.). This area transforms from an industrial area to public spaces day by day. Now a number of events take place in this area such as Summer Sessions Concerts, Polish Festival, Shipyards Festival, Shipyards Christmas Festival and Shipyards Night Market. 2. Project Mission and Goals
The implementation of a walkable path that incorporates elements of art, history and community is the objective of our proposal. To achieve this goal our team has designed a looped path that will draw attention to local businesses in the area, featuring the stunning look out point from the pier. The Loop will begin and end at the art gallery. The intention is to create a focal point to assist locals and visitors to explore the Shipyards and beyond, into the City of North Vancouver.
3. Project Description
This project is focused on Edutainment. In reference to the marine environment, the Loop will be defined by a wave design painted on the sidewalks or substrate around the Shipyards. The paint will include a fluorescent element which will highlight the path and make it a unique component in it’s own right. This along with a pattern representative of waves is designed to capture the feeling of a boat cutting through the bioluminescence of the ocean. During the day visitors will be able to see full colour paintings of 5 historical ships and 5 canoes.
The intention is to seek the approval and incorporation of First Nations elements into the project. The incorporation of images of canoes of the Skwxwú7mesh Snichim (Squamish Nation) is intended to be an acknowledgement that this project will take place on the unsucceeded lands of the Nation and to move the truth and reconciliation process forward.
The ships and canoes will be interspersed along the outer edge of the path in their own bump outs which will make it look as though the vessels are floating on the waves that make up the path. The vessels will have QR-codes integrated in their design that provide a versatile element to the work.
The QR-codes can be linked to any website that the City choses, or special website sites can be developed to promote events, special offers, businesses or organizations. The aim of this art piece is to be versatile and flexible; to encourage people to explore the past and present of Shipyards. It will support the economy of the area in the long term.
APPENDIX A - map of Lower Lonsdale Loop see APPENDIX B - sample wave design
4. Stakeholder Analysis
AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholders should be informed of the plan and asked if they wish to participate. If they accept, meet to discuss terms and conditions, including bursary incentive for art and RQ code contest.
Lower Lonsdale Facebook Page - Participation: Communication portal Facebook: http://www.lowerlonsdale.ca/contact/
Squamish Nation – Approvals – Participation: linked organization, RQ code PO Box 86131, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4J5 604-980-4553 [email protected] https://www.squamish.net/contact-us/
North Vancouver Community Arts Council – Context and Financial 335 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3 604-988-6844 [email protected] https://northvanarts.ca/
North Vancouver City Library – Small grant – Participation: linked organization, RQ code 120 14th Street, West North Vancouver, BC V7M 1N9 604-998-3498 [email protected] https://www.nvcl.ca/
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture – Participation: linked organization, RQ code 851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4E3 604-987-7529 https://www.nvrc.ca/about-us/contact-us
North Vancouver Multicultural Society – Participation: linked organization, RQ code 207 – 123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P7 604-988-2931 [email protected] North Vancouver Disability Resource Centre – Participation: consultant re – persons with disabilities and access to the Loop 3158 Mountain Highway North Vancouver, BC V7K 2H5 604-985-5371 [email protected] https://www.nsdrc.org/
North Vancouver Museum & Archives (MONOVA) – Participation: linked organization, RQ code 115 West Esplanade North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7 604-990-3700 [email protected] https://monova.ca/about-the-organization/
North Shore Spirit Trail – Participation – linked map, RQ code 141 West 14th Street North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 604-985-7761
Capilano University - Participation - link to webpage, RQ code 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5 604-986-1611
4. Affected Parties
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Shipyard Development Ltd.
200 – 24 East 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1E8 604-685-2391 [email protected] http://theshipyards.net/
Squamish Nation Marine Group. Spirit Trail Ocean Homes – Float Home Community 415 Esplanade West North Vancouver, BC 604-987-4113 https://squamishnationmarinegroup.com/vancouver-float-homes/ 5. Implementation Plan
A) Meeting with North Shore Arts Council.
Agenda (to include sign offs on):
Any changes to the original proposal Confirmation of the Art Council’s financial commitment Links through the RQ codes to proposed organizations Schedule for implementation B) Meeting with “linked” organizations Agenda (to include sign offs on): Permission to link to their website through the RQ codes Discuss the concept of a “Call for Artists” to design and implement the organizations “Ship” Offer a bursary to the successful artist(s) - $500.00 C) Press release to North Shore News
D) Distribution of Posters
E) Posting of the contract for the creation of the “wave” stencil.” (Must be linked and repeatable)
1 one-week contract for $1500.00 preference given to First Nations students, and students currently studying at Capilano University. Note: $500 advance for materials and $1000.00 on completion. No out-sourcing permitted.
F) Posting of contract for the painting of the Loop.
3 one week contracts, for $1500.00 each/ preference given to First Nations students, and students currently studying at Capilano University Payment upon completion – no out-sourcing permitted
G) Purchase of Paint and painting supplies - $5000.00
H) The creation and review of the “wave” stencil” – sign off and payout
I) Painting of the loop – sign off and payout
J) The painting of the “Canoes and Ships” with associated RQ codes
K) Reviewing the “Canoes and Ships”, testing the QR code links
J) Opening event – if COVID is not a factor
Invitations to Agencies, stakeholders, local businesses. design artists and government officials Call for community to attend Press release Bursary cheques awarded to Artists Food - $2000.00
6. Budget
Company or Expense Quantity Cost Total
Canadian Tire Blue quick dry pavement paint 80 $50.00/3.78liters $4,000.00 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/bl ue-traffic-paint-0491078p.html
Painting supplies - rollers, trays, painting drop cloth, wipes and 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 cleaning product Glow Effex Aqua glow powder to be added to paint - Aqua glow powderhttps://www.gloeffex.com/colle 2 245.31/2lb $490.62 ctions/super-phosphorescent-glow-po wder/products/blue-green-aqua-glow-i n-the-dark-powder-pigment-1-2-oz-no- uv-light-needed?variant=35732240006
Bursaries 10 $300.00 $3,000.00 for artwork from partner organizations
Creator - Stencil contract 1 1500 $1,500.00
Painters - Loop 3 $1500/week $4,500.00 contracts
RQ Codes - extra large format 13 $75/code $975.00
Gala Opening Covid dependent - catering, 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 invitations, finger food for general public, balloons & decorating supplies
Delivery charges $835.45
Delivery charges & Taxes 1198.93/Taxes $1,198.93
TOTAL $20,000.00
NOTE: The City will have its own sources and may be able to purchase paint and painting supplies in bulk, which could reduce the cost of implementing the Loop.
7. Management and Maintenance
Once installed, management and ongoing maintenance should be insignificant. The glow powder is spec'd to last 20 years and the traffic paint with only foot traffic should be resilient as well.
Changing links to the RQ codes would be on an as desired basis.
8. Conclusion
In conclusion, this is a project that uses a widely accepted and user friendly technology to access interesting data about this important part of the City of North Vancouver. It is a project that will provide historical context to the Shipyards, and educate people about the amenities and organizations available in the City of North Vancouver. As well it will benefit the businesses in this location bringing more foot traffic to the area.
It is worth mentioning that the stipulated budget is quite economical so with little financial effort this project can become a reality.
The Lower Lonsdale Loop will be an experience that will appeal to all generations and be accessible to all abilities. The work will have a photogenic aesthetic marketable on social media, increase visibility around the Shipyards, encourage physical activity as a walk, and mental focus as a labyrinth. The Loop will foster repeat usage from outlying communities and if done as proposed, will become a tourist destination in its own right. Works Cited
North Vancouver’s Shipyards, Shipyard Commons and Shipbuilders’ Square . (n.d.). Retrieved from Vancouver's Best Places: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/north-shore/north-vancouver/lower-lons dale/north-vancouver-shipyards/ APPENDIX A APPENDIX B