BUILDING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION A New Approach to Implementing the Long Term Vision & Plan Parliamentary Precinct, Ottawa 2007 Table of Contents Executive Summary . .iii 1. Introduction . 1 2. The Long Term Vision & Plan (LTVP) . 3 2.1 Evolution of the LTVP . 3 2.2 Components of the Updated LTVP (2007) . 4 The Vision and Principles . 4 The Demonstration Plan . 7 The Implementation Framework . .7 3. The Implementation Framework . 9 3.1 The Development of the Framework . .9 3.2 The Structure of the Implementation Framework . .10 3.3 The First Five-Year Program 2007-2012 . 11 Major Capital Program . 11 Recapitalization Program . 13 Planning Program . 13 3.4 Funding . 13 3.5 Summary Graphics . 14 4. A Collaborative Approach . 19 5. Moving Forward . 21 5.1 Managing Future Programs . 21 5.2 Finding the Right Balance . 21 APPENDIX A: The LTVP Principles . 23 APPENDIX B: The LTVP Demonstration Plan — Changes in the Long Term . 29 APPENDIX C: Related Documents . 35 Table of Contents i Executive Summary Updating the LTVP The Implementation low for better accuracy in determining functional requirements and establish- In 2007, Public Works and Government Strategy ing project costs and scheduling. Each Services Canada (PWGSC) updated The Implementation Strategy is com- Five-Year Program is composed of the Long Term Vision & Plan (LTVP) posed of a broad Strategic Direction three components: for the Parliamentary Precinct. This and a series of rolling Five-Year update was undertaken in conjunction Programs. The Strategic Direction es- ■ The Major Capital Program which with their Parliamentary Partners – the tablishes the renovation of the core includes primary projects necessary Senate, the House of Commons and historic parliamentary buildings – the to advance the overall objective of the Library of Parliament – and estab- triad of the West Block, Centre Block restoring the key heritage buildings; lished a comprehensive approach for and East Block – as the fi rst priority. ■ The Recapitalization Program which rehabilitating the heritage buildings, Since Centre Block cannot be renovat- includes a series of urgent build- providing additional parliamentary ac- ed while occupied, the East and West ing interventions (related mostly to commodations and creating a secure Blocks will be renovated fi rst. This will exterior masonry repairs) required and welcoming environment for par- be done not only to accommodate the to ensure the ongoing viability of liamentarians, staff, visitors and tour- interim uses from Centre Block, but buildings and address health and ists. It confi rmed the long term Vision also to address the pressing restora- safety issues. These projects will be and Guiding Principles for the Precinct tion work that is required on these two part of the full restoration work that and the extensive set of Planning & buildings. This work initiates a series will ultimately be done on these Design Principles created to guide fu- of projects to create interim accommo- buildings and by undertaking them ture development. A major component dation for those functions displaced early will ensure that future projects of the LTVP Update was the creation of from the East and West Blocks and, in are less complicated and costly; and a new Implementation Framework de- a cascading fashion, triggers further ■ signed to improve results and enhance projects required to house those dis- The Planning Program which accountability. This Framework estab- placed from buildings renovated for includes the development of more lishes shorter term objectives in the interim Parliamentary uses. refi ned plans and reliable cost context of the longer term vision and estimates for projects in the next The rolling Five-Year Programs estab- provides a strategy for getting projects Five-Year Program. lish short term cycles for the approval underway and completed in an effi - of specifi c projects to implement the cient and timely manner. The recently completed Library of Parliament restoration Strategic Direction. These shorter cycles provide greater fl exibility in responding to government and parlia- mentary priorities, building conditions and current market conditions, and al- ii Building on a Solid Foundation A New Approach to Implementing the Long Term Vision & Plan Executive Summary iii The First Five Year These projects will ensure that the key Funding for individual projects with- Program (2007-2012) buildings are consistently restored, as in this Five-Year Program will follow required; addressing problems that the normal approval process for gov- Building on a Solid Foundation Accordingly, the fi rst Five-Year 1 cannot wait until the major renovation ernment expenditures and will be Program includes projects for each of projects can begin. The primary focus approved by Treasury Board on a pro- the three components. The core fo- of these projects will be the long term ject-by-project basis. cus of the Major Capital Program is A New Approach to Implementing the Long Term Vision & Plan for restoration of discrete components of the stabilization and renovation of the the buildings to extend their life. Moving Forward The Parliamentary Precinct West Block. Other projects will pro- The update of the LTVP and the de- vide appropriate interim space to sus- With the West Block renovations velopment of the Implementation tain the operations of Parliament while planned and underway, the Planning Framework were broadly collabora- Introduction the West Block is being renovated, and Program will focus on preparing for tive initiatives resulting in a solid plan The Parliamentary Precinct is one of will create interim and permanent the renovations of East Block. The in- that has received extensive input and the most signifi cant sites in Canada. facilities that satisfy the operational tent is to ensure that West Block and now has widespread support and ap- It is the seat of our country’s parlia- needs of Parliament and allow future East Block renovations are completed proval as it moves forward. Building mentary system and it is the focal phases of the LTVP to proceed in a simultaneously so that work on the on this strong base, the fi rst Five-Year point for national celebrations and ex- cost-effi cient manner. Specifi c projects Centre Block can ultimately proceed Program presents a focused approach pressions of democracy. Public Works will be undertaken in La Promenade without delay. The Planning Program for promptly addressing the critical is- and Government Services Canada Building, the Wellington Building, the will also include feasibility studies sues of restoration and for advancing (PWGSC) in conjunction with their former Bank of Montreal Building and for future Centre Block renovations, the longer term objectives of the plan. Parliamentary Partners – the Senate, in several offi ce buildings in down- a future Security and Visitor Services Overall, the LTVP has established a bal- the House of Commons and the town Ottawa. Facility, and a future West Terrace anced framework for the careful stew- Library of Parliament – has established Pavilion to house parliamentary offi ce The Recapitalization Program focus- ardship of this site, giving Parliament a new Implementation Framework for and committee functions. es on the core historic buildings and a setting worthy of the important work the on-going care and rehabilitation their physical state, and includes a se- undertaken there and preserving these of this magnifi cent site and these his- Masonry stabilization at the East Block ries of projects for East Block, Centre important national treasures for future toric buildings, and for undertaking Block and Confederation Building. generations of Canadians. ▼ improvements that are necessary to coordination of longer term goals and for arriving at those decisions and en- accommodate the requirements of a shorter term strategies ensures that suring that all implications are fully modern Parliament. critical issues are addressed promptly considered before a project begins. and that all changes proposed for the The intent of this document is to out- The Implementation Framework Precinct are appropriate and contrib- line the Implementation Framework sets out a structure of rolling Five- ute to the vision of balancing the func- for the Long Term Vision & Plan, de- Year Programs to address the over- tional needs of parliamentarians with tailing the context in which it has been all sequencing of projects in the the commitment to preserving the developed and the role it will play in Parliamentary Precinct and to identify historic, environmental and symbolic creating a safe and functional environ- specifi c capital projects to be under- primacy of the site. ment for Parliament and in preserving taken. While these work programs are this important heritage setting for all shorter term and project oriented, they This document does not provide de- Canadians. ▼ are designed in the context of the long tailed information on specifi c deci- term, comprehensive planning of the sions for components of the LTVP. Long Term Vision & Plan (LTVP). This Rather, it is an overview of the process iv Building on a Solid Foundation A New Approach to Implementing the Long Term Vision & Plan Introduction 1 The Long Term Vision & Plan (LTVP) 2 2.1 Evolution of the LTVP As site conditions continue to change Most recently, the LTVP was updated and parliamentary requirements and approved in 2007. This update Long term planning of the Parliamentary evolve, it is essential that long term confi rmed the Vision and Guiding Precinct began in 1912. The plans pre- planning of the Precinct be undertaken Principles and provided additional pared by Jacques Gréber in 1938 and regularly to ensure that plans remain refi nement to the series of Planning 1950 had the most enduring infl uence, current, relevant and effective. Such and Design Principles. Furthermore, addressing the picturesque arrange- a review was undertaken in 2001, at the 2007 update established current ment of the buildings and landscape which time the principles and direc- and future accommodation and op- and their relationship to the town tion of the 1987 plan were confi rmed erational requirements and defi ned a south of Wellington Street.