Market and Financial Feasibility study For the old Post oFFice

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COMMONWEALTH
Market and Financial
Feasibility Study for
the Old Post Office
Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1
Market Analysis and Space Program
Prepared by
Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Limited
AMS Planning & Research Inc.
October 2008
COMMONWEALTH HISTORIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
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1. Introduction
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Introduction The Post Office / Federal Building
Previous Studies
Community Workshop
2. Market Analysis
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Dawson Creek Data
2.3 The Visitor Market
2.4 National Research
2.5 Conclusions
3. Space Program
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3.1 Organizational Survey Results
3.2 Summary
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4. Conclusions and Next Steps
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4.1 Summary Conclusions
4.2 Next Steps
Appendixes
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A. Community Workshop: Notes and Potential Uses
B. Results of the Commonwealth / AMS Organizational Survey
D. FHBRO Heritage Character Statement
E. Existing Floor Plans, from Meiklejohn Report
F. People Consulted
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Executive Summary
This report provides a market analysis and a space program for the proposed adaptive re-use of the Old Post
Office to become a new community cultural centre. The Post Office building, located on 10th Avenue, in
downtown Dawson Creek, would replace the Kiwanis Centre for the Performing Arts (KPAC), which will
revert to its owner, School District #59. The new community cultural centre would also accommodate arts
and community organizations that do not at present use KPAC.
The City of Dawson Creek has made an offer to purchase the Old Post Office from its present owner, Public
Works and Government Services Canada. The transaction is expected to close on 1 November 2008.
Built in 1957-58, the Old Post Office is a good representative of the modernist International Style of
architecture. It has been designated a ‘Recognized’ heritage building by the Federal Heritage Buildings
Review Office. Its owner is expected to respect the heritage character in making changes to the building.
This report concludes that the Old Post Office could effectively replace the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre.
The benefits of the new facility are that its tenure would be secure, since it will be owned by the City
of Dawson Creek; it has a superior location downtown, where it is more accessible and can contribute to
downtown revitalization; it is a local landmark; and it is a solid building constructed of concrete, steel and
brick, which can be upgraded for a long and useful service life.
The Market Analysis in Chapter 2 looks at the 11,000-person resident population and concludes that the
demographics bode well for participation in cultural activities. The key indicators are the relatively high
percentage of well-educated people and of households with annual incomes over $70,000, as well as the large
number of library card holders. The arts community and special events also have good potential for tourism
development, particularly since a large percentage of visitors are older “empty-nesters,” who are noted for
their interest in these activities.
The Organizational Survey in Chapter 3 received responses from 31 community and cultural organizations.
An analysis of the results revealed a high level of interest in using the adapted Old Post Office. A list of space
needs has been compiled that responds to potential user demand in terms of spaces, technical requirements,
and projected frequency of use. A summary of space needs identified is found in Section 3.2.
In all, the indications are very good for the potential success of the proposed adapted community cultural
centre.
The second phase of this study will produce a conceptual functional plan, an organization and operations
plan, and development and financing strategies.
1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Background
Dawson Creek and the
South Peace region benefit
from a large variety of
cultural
and
broader
community organizations.
More than a dozen of the
cultural groups currently
operate
out
of
the
Kiwanis Performing Arts
Centre (KPAC), located
at 100 95th Avenue, in a
residential neighbourhood
north
of
downtown
Dawson Creek. KPAC
is a former elementary
school that provides a
215-seat auditorium in
the former gymnasium
and numerous studios in
former classrooms. School
District #59, which owns The Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (Photo: H. Kalman)
the property, has notified
the non-profit society that operates KPAC that it would like to repossess the building, and so KPAC is
in search of new accommodation. In addition, a number of cultural and community groups are looking to
acquire better facilities than those they use at present.
In a separate, but closely related, development, the federal government has stopped using the Post Office
and Federal Building that it constructed a half-century ago, in 1957, on 10th Avenue in downtown Dawson
Creek. The City of Dawson Creek, under the leadership of the late Mayor Calvin Kruk, recognized that
the Old Post Office may have the potential to be adapted as a new community cultural centre that would
supersede KPAC. Encouraged by the results of several preliminary re-use and architectural studies (cited
below, in Section 1.3), the City Council agreed to investigate re-using the Old Post Office as a ‘community
cultural centre.’ The City offered to purchase the building from the federal government in May 2008. Both
the vendor (Public Works and Government Services Canada) and the purchaser have agreed to the sale, and
closing is scheduled for 1 November.
The City of Dawson Creek has retained the professional services of Commonwealth Historic Resource
Management Limited and AMS Planning & Research Inc. to undertake the present Market and Financial
Feasibility Study of the former Federal Building and Post Office.
Scope of Work and Process
This study comprises five tasks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Market and Audience Assessment
Space Program
Functional Plan
Organization and Operations Plan
Development and Financing Strategies
The present Interim Report No. 1 contains the results of the first two tasks.
Work on the project began in August 2008 with a community workshop (see below, Section 1.4), a number
of interviews with interested individuals and groups, tours of the two facilities, and general familiarization
with the community and its cultural facilities.
The consultants then undertook a market analysis (Task 1), which forms Chapter 2. This was followed by an
extensive survey of space needs (Task 2), which was circulated electronically and by mail to 125 community
and cultural organizations in the South Peace region. The survey and its results are described in Chapter 3.
The remaining tasks will be undertaken in the next stage of work. See Section 4.2.
1.2 The Post Office / Federal Building
The former Dawson Creek Federal
Building, better known as the Old Post
Office, is located at 10401 10th Avenue,
in downtown Dawson Creek. It was
built in 1957-58 to accommodate
the Post Office and various federal
government offices. The architects
were William H. Birmingham and
Fred Thornton Hollingsworth of
Vancouver, two architects near the
beginning of long and distinguished
careers. The Post Office is a good
representative of the modernist
International Style design used by
the Department of Public Works for
government buildings of the day. The
structure constructed of reinforced
concrete and steel, with brick exterior
walls. The building has three storeys: a
A view of the ground floor of the Old Post Office, visited by participants in the
high ground floor (illustrated), a lower Community Workshop in August 2008. The late Mayor Calvin Kruk, a champion
second floor, and a large basement. of re-using the building, is second from the left. (Photo: H. Kalman)
The existing building is reportedly
41,400 square feet in area, excluding the area of the mechanical rooms.
As a federally-owned building 40 years or more in age, the Post Office is subject to review by the Federal
Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO). The building has been designated a ‘Recognized’ heritage
building, the second level of significance, because of its historical, architectural and environmental significance.
The reasons for designation and the character-defining elements are cited in the FHBRO Heritage Character
Statement, which is reproduced in Appendix D.
1.3 Previous Studies
The City of Dawson Creek has commissioned or received four studies related to the Old Post Office in the
last three years:
B.W. Steward, MAIBC. Feasibility Study – Conversion Old Post Office, September 2006
• This two-page study concluded that the Post Office should be adapted to become a community
centre, and recommended a series of new spaces with their floor areas.
• This program was requested of the City by the Dawson Creek Community Arts and Community
Recreation Committee (DCCARC).
Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Dawson Creek Facilities Review, February 2007
• This study reviewed the existing KPAC and the Old Post Office. It concluded that the Old Post
Office is in ‘fairly good condition’ and could be redeveloped for a new use.
Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Design Report for the conversion of the Old Post Office to the Dawson Creek
Art Centre, March 2007
• This report provided a design concept for adapting the Old Post Office to become an Arts Centre.
• The Steward and Meiklejohn space proposals are addressed in Section 3.2 of this Interim Report
No. 1. The Meiklejohn design concept will be referenced in Interim Report No. 2.
KPAC Survey of potential users of a new Arts Centre, January 2008
• KPAC sent surveys to 56 user groups and their members, and 46 to potential user groups and
their members. Some 27 surveys were returned by groups and 148 by individuals. While this
survey produced a considerable amount of raw data, the data were not analyzed and no specific
recommendations were made for space allocation. For this reason, the present study conducted a
new survey. The results of the KPAC survey are found in Appendix C; the Commonwealth / AMS
survey is described in Section 3.
Public Works and Government Services Canada, the present owner of the Old Post Office (until the City
purchases it in Novenber 2008), also produced a number of studies of the building, its condition, and its
potential disposition. These studies will be addressed in Interim Report No. 2.
Heritage Character Statement, Government of Canada Building, Dawson Creek; FHBRO Number 99-30, DFRP
Number 19807.
1.4 Community Workshop
The consultants facilitated a community workshop on 6 August 2008 in order to gain a preliminary idea of
potential users and the kinds of spaces that they would need. Some 24 people represented 17 organizations:
353 Mile 0 Air Cadet Squadron
Dawson Creek City Council
Dawson Creek Literacy Society
Dawson Creek Potters Guild
Dawson Creek Spinners & Weavers
Kiwanis Band
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre
Mile 0 Quilters Guild
Peace Region Arts Council
Peace Region Songwriters
Peace River Zone Festival
Roots Group
South Peace Arts Society
South Peace Historical Society
South Peace Historical Society Archives
South Peace Senior Citizens Association
Theatre BC
Several members of City staff also attended.
The participants provided valuable input on a vision for the new facility, its strengths and weaknesses, and
program needs. A summary of the outcomes is found in Appendix A.
The Community Workshop
(Photo: Melanie Turcotte)
2. Market Analysis
2.1 Introduction
The consultants explored the resident and visitor populations for Dawson Creek in order to determine the
potential market for programs and events at the proposed community arts facility.
Sources
We consulted a number of sources for resident and tourist data, including:
• BC Stats 2006 and 2001 Census Profiles
(Census data for 2006 only covers age, marital status, and household size. Education data are from
the 2001 Census Profile)
• Dawson Creek Exhibition, Economic Impact and Visitor Satisfaction Analysis, Prepared for
Tourism Dawson Creek by Economic Planning Group, November 2005
• Dawson Creek Community Tourism Essentials SWOT Analysis, February 2006
• Dawson Creek Communications Plan, Aldrich Pears Associates, September 2005
• BC Public Libraries Statistics
• Factors in Canadians’ Cultural Activities, Hill Strategies Research Inc., February 2008
2.2 Dawson Creek Data
The Resident Population
The population of Dawson Creek is estimated to be 10,994 persons based on 2006 Census Profile data. The
population has grown slightly (about 240 new residents) since 2001; the growth of 2.2% is less than half that
of the province as a whole, which grew 5.3% during the same period.
Age
The median age of the Dawson Creek population is 35.6, compared to 40.8 in British Columbia overall.
Whereas those aged 30-44 in both Dawson Creek and British Columbia comprise about 21% of the respective
populations, those under age 30 account for 10% more in Dawson Creek than in the province, and those ages
45 and higher are about 10% less than in the province. The chart below illustrates the breakdown according
to 2006 census data.
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25.0%
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20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
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20-29
30-44
45-64
65+
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Marital Status
In terms of marital status (based on the population ages 15 and higher, or 8,725 persons), 43% are married
and 37% single (never married). Another 19% of the population are divorced, separated, or widowed.
M a rita l S ta tu s
9%
4%
6%
S ingle, N ever M arried
Legally M arried
S eparated
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37 %
4 3%
Children Living at Home
Thirty percent (30%) of households have children living at home, with an average of 1.1 children per
household. Almost 20% of households with children living at home report children over age 18. According
to the study of Canadian arts participation, attendance at live performances vary only slightly between these
demographic groups, with 43% of those without children at home attending live performances in 2005
compared to 39% of those with at least one child at home.
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6-14 y ears
15-17 y ears
18-24 y ears
25 y ears and over
4.6%
15.0%
26.2%
13.6%
40.3%
Family Households
The Canadian census defines families as households with at least two persons, of which there are 3,000 in
Dawson Creek. Exactly half of all family households consist of two persons (husband-wife, or single parent
families with one child). Another 22% are 3-person households, and 18% have four persons living at home.
About 10% of family households have five or more residents.
2 pers on
3 pers on
4 pers on
5+ pers ons
9.8%
18.2%
49.5%
22.3%
Education
Education is generally considered the best predictor of arts attendance and cultural participation, as those
with post-secondary degrees are generally twice as likely (at least) as those without to attend cultural events.
The population of Dawson Creek (ages 20 and older) is composed of about 40% with college or university
educations. A slightly higher percentage (44%) has only completed through grade 9 or 13.
According to a recent study of Canadians’ arts attendance, 57% of those with at least a Bachelor’s degree
attended a performance in 2005, fully 2.4 times the attendance rate of those with less than a high school
diploma, at 24%. The difference is even more dramatic for art gallery attendance, with 48% of those with at
least a Bachelor’s Degree having visited an art gallery in 2005, compared to only 13% of those with less than
a high school diploma (a difference by a factor of 3.6). This research points to a strong prospective audience
for a range of cultural arts activities.
9.7%
14.0%
25.0%
34.7%
16.5%
Les s than grade 9
G rades 9 to 13
C ollege
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Income
Household income is often considered a barometer of frequency of attendance at cultural events, with higher
income families ($75,000+) 2-3 times more likely to be frequent arts attenders. Data from a national study of
Canadian arts attendance indicate that 59% of those with households incomes of $100,000 or more attended
a performing arts event in 2005, a figure that is double the rate of those in households with income under
$20,000. From the same study, in terms of art gallery attendance, 39% of those with incomes of $100,000 or
more visited a gallery in 2005, almost twice the rate (21%) of those with household incomes of $20,000 or
less.
The median family income in Dawson Creek was $53,155 in 2001, with an average of $57,381 (compared to
average family income of $64,821 in British Columbia as a whole). Twelve percent (12%) of Dawson Creek
families are considered low income according to the census measures. As is evident in the chart below, about
a third of all households (31.6%) have annual incomes over $70,000. Dawson Creek’s income profile suggests
that affordability of arts programs is a significant consideration in planning for expansion or new programs.
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A Key Indicator
The consultants accessed data from the BC Public Libraries Statistics regarding per capita measures of library
participation. While there is not a strict correlation, one can infer that high rates of library card holders is an
indicator of cultural inclination.
The Dawson Creek Libraries service area consists of 18,416 people. More than three-quarters of residents
(77.57%) are library card holders, compared to an average of 51.76% in the province overall. This figure is
one of the highest for all library service areas in the province, outpaced only by Bowen Island (84%), New
Westminster (92%), Rossland (88%), and Whistler (80%).
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2.3 The Visitor Market
Dawson Creek completed a Communications Plan in 2005 based on 3,276 on-site interviews and 1,175
mail-back surveys covering motivations for visiting. Viewing wildlife, wild landscapes, and other outdoor
activities are the primary reasons for visiting. Visitors did not rank arts/culture as important or very important
reasons for visiting:
• Wildlife and wild landscapes (92%)
• Visit Places We’ve never seen before (87%)
• Enjoy outdoor activities (71%)
• Travel in places we feel safe (69%)
• Learn about history of Alaska Highway (54%)
• Learn about local way of life by meeting local people (54%)
• Better understand First Nations or aboriginal culture (34%)
The Communications Plan identifies visitors within five distinct (though not mutually exclusive) groups:
• Older Traveling Couples (53% age 55+, 24% 65+)
• Recreational (71%)
• Boomers (32% ages 35 to 54)
• Families with Children (14%)
• Professionals/commercial travelers (5%)
The “Older Traveling Couple” group (53% of all visitors over age 55) may represent a target market for arts/
cultural activities as these “empty-nesters” are generally considered prime candidates for cultural participation
(having the time and money to partake of arts events). The Plan notes that specific “needs” of this group,
besides “ease of access” and shopping opportunities, include “entertainment.”
Another third of visitors fall into the Boomer category, and are noted for last-minute planning and flexibility,
appreciation for experiential learning, but also for time constraints. Only 14% of visitors are families with
children; this group is reportedly interested in a variety of activities including history and “supplemental
materials” to allow parents to teach/guide their children.
Tourism SWOT Analysis
The Dawson Creek community followed up on the Communications Plan by undertaking a “Tourism
Essentials SWOT Analysis” (i.e., Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) in 2006. As part of
this analysis, “Arts Community and Events” ranked third highest on the “Services Strengths” category, just
after the community’s Visitor Centre and Tourism/Chamber office, and just above Recreation Facilities and
Sports Tourism destination. (Interestingly, arts community and events was not ranked in the “attractions”
category, but only as a “service.”)
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Dawson Creek Exhibition Association Research
The community’s major annual event, the Dawson Creek and District Agricultural Fair, Rodeo, and Exhibition,
was reported to attract 18,000 persons according to a 2005 report. Based on four comparable communities on
the “Chuckwagon/Rodeo” circuit, attendance ranges from 4,000 to almost 65,000.
All four comparable exhibitions reported more visitors than locals, whereas the DCE reportedly attracts 56%
of attenders from the local population, and 44% from beyond (tourists). Spectators spend an average of 2.6
days at the event, suggesting there may be opportunities to attract visitors to a cultural activity during their
time in the community.
2.4 National Research
Performing Arts Attendance
In 2005, 41% of the Canadian population 15 and older attended a concert or performance by professional
artists of music, dance, theatre or opera (excluding cultural festivals). Several factors contributing to attendance
(e.g., education, income) are noted in the sections above. Other findings from the study include:
• Women attend performances in slightly higher proportions than men (44% vs. 39% in 2005).
• There is no clear pattern of performing arts attendance by age. Whereas the youngest Canadians
attend at the highest rate (e.g., 47% of those ages 15-24), it is only slightly higher than those ages
55 to 64 (43%). Attendance decreases after age 65 (only 35% among those 65 to 74).
• Besides the demographic factors noted above, performing arts attendance is highly correlated with
other cultural participation (percent of those engaging in a certain activity who also attended a live
performing arts event):
• 68% of those who went to a cultural festival
• 68% of those who visited an art gallery
• 65% of those who visited a museum
• 59% of those who visited an historic site
• 56% of those who visited a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden or other heritage site
• 53% of those who went to a movie
Art Gallery Attendance
Just over one-quarter (27%) of Canadians 15 and older visited a public art gallery or art museum in 2005.
Several factors contributing to art gallery attendance (e.g., education, income) are noted in the sections above.
Other findings include:
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• Women attend art galleries at a slightly higher rate than men, 28% to 25% in 2005.
• All age ranges have an art gallery attendance rate within four percentage points of the Canadian
national average (27%) with the exception of Canadians 75 and older (20%).
• Again, rates vary only slightly depending on presence of children at home, with 28% of those
without children attending, compared to 24% of those with at least one child at home.
• Besides the demographic factors noted above, art gallery attendance is highly correlated with
other cultural participation (percent of those engaging in a certain activity who also attended
a live performing arts event), though lower rates across the board compared to performing arts
attendance:
• 60% of those who visited any other type of museum
• 51% of those who went to a cultural festival
• 49% of those who visited an historic site
• 45% for attenders of other performances (dance, opera, circus)
• 44% for attenders at theatre, pop music and classical music (“general” performing arts)
• 43% of those who visited a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden or other heritage site
• 42% of those who visited a library
2.5 Conclusions
The resident market of about 11,000 persons is composed of a sizable percentage of well-educated people
(40% with college or university-level education) which bodes well for participation in cultural activities.
While there are many families with low income, there is also a significant percentage of households with
annual incomes over $70,000 (31.6%), which is a good indicator of frequency of attendance potential.
Also, as noted above, the relatively high percentage of library card holders would appear to be another
indication of cultural interest and inclination to partake of arts/cultural activities. As noted in the Canadian
study of arts participation, 42% of those who visited libraries in 2005 also attended an art gallery, a strong
correlation.
In terms of the visitor population, clearly Dawson Creek is more of a destination for outdoor recreation and
activities than it is for arts and culture, although the arts community and events rank high in terms of strengths
for tourism development. The large percentage of empty-nester travellers also represents a target market for
arts/cultural events, as this group (53% of visitors ages 55+) is noted for its interest in “entertainment.”
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3. Space Program
Preliminary space allocations were proposed in the Steward report (2006) and the Meiklejohn report (2007)
cited in Section 1.3, above. The table that follows shows those allocations. Column 2 represents the Steward
proposal and Column 3 the Meiklejohn proposal. The principal difference between the two is that the idea
of incorporating a gymnasium was dropped in the second study.
The purpose of the present initiative is to develop a space program independent of these analyses and the
KPAC survey, using new survey material that is more likely to yield user-based conclusions. At the same time
it offers an independent verification of the Meiklejohn proposal.
3.1 Organizational Survey Results
A total of 125 community-based organizations, businesses and individuals were surveyed by mail, e-mail
and telephone, with 31 responses received. See Appendix B for a list of organizations surveyed. The list was
compiled with the assistance of City of Dawson staff, the South Peace Community Arts Council, and the
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. The respondents were:
Grad Fest Fashion Show & Tea Fundraiser
Peace Energy Cooperative
Dawson Creek Kiwanis Community Band
Oma Productions
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Source: Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Design Report for the conversion of the Old Post Office to the Dawson Creek ��
Art Centre, March 2007, Table 1.0.
Alaska Hotel
Dawson Creek PieceMakers Quilt Guild
South Peace BC Sustainable Energy Association
Dawson Creek DanceWorks
South Peace Community Arts Council
Peace Region Songwriters Association
Peace River Regional District
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Care Centre
Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce
Peace photoGraphics Inc.
Visually Impaired Support Group
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Dawson Creek Foster Parent Association
Friends of the Library, Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek Farmers Market
Dawson Creek Weavers & Spinners
Dawson Creek Sons of Norway Lodge #79
Theatre BC: Peace River Zone
South Peace Senior Citizens Association #74
South Peace Players
Mile Zero Cruisers
Dionysus Theatre Company
Dawson Creek Karate School
FUN FIT
The survey respondents represent almost $2 million in annual operating budgets, led by the Alaska Hotel ($1
million) and KPAC (almost one-half million dollars). The organizations reported they currently provide more
than 2,000 individual programs annually, including performances, classes, rehearsals, meetings, special events,
exhibits, and so forth. A conservative estimate of participation, using the data from the survey, indicates
participation at over 30,000 (non-unique) attendances.
Interest in New Space
Twenty-nine respondents indicated interest in new or expanded facilities of a wide range of types (see Table
2). Table 1 below summarizes the interest by type of space.
Table 1: Interest in New or Expanded Space by Type of Space
Public Performances or Other Events
Art Classes
Performing Arts Classes and Rehearsals (e.g., theatre, music, dance)
Small Arts Studios or Practice Rooms
Exhibits or Displays
Administrative Offices
Meetings
Other (see below)
17
4
8
5
7
6
16
12
TOTAL
Grad Fest Fashion Show &
Tea Fundraiser
Dawson Creek PieceMakers
Quilt Guild
South Peace BC Sustainable
Energy Association
South Peace Community Arts
Council
Association
Kiwanis Performing Arts
Centre / Child Care Centre
Dawson Creek and District
Chamber of Commerce
Visually Impaired Support
Group
Dawson Creek Kiwanis
Community Band
Oma Productions
Dawson Creek Foster Parent
Association
Dawson Creek Farmers
Market
Dawson Creek Weavers &
Spinners
Dawson Creek Sons of
Norway Lodge #79
South Peace Players
Dawson Creek Literacy
Society
Mile Zero Cruisers
Mile 0 Quilt Guild
FUN FIT
Organization Name
17
X
X
X
X
X
4
X
8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Performing
Arts Classes
and Rehearsals
X
X
Art
Classes
X
X
X
Public
Performances
or Other
Events
5
X
X
X
X
X
Arts
Studios or
Practice
Rooms
7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Exhibits
or
Displays
6
X
X
X
X
X
X
Offices
16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Meetings
Table 2: Interest in New or Expanded Space
Karate Studio
Wellness workshop
Classroom instruction, family literacy programs
large workshop space
conferences
space to operate a farmers market on Sat. and
special occasions, eg Christmas sale
up to 5 days a week usage for Cadets
Studio and class room
Workshops, CD Release parties, small storage, sales
of merchandise
Storage for props, costumes, etc
Quilting room
archives, genealogical research
Other
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Performance Space
First, looking at the interest in new performance space, 12 organizations indicated specific needs and interests
regarding seating capacity and estimated their potential use for public events and rehearsals.
As shown in Table 3, the desired seating capacity ranged from a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 600, with
an average optimum capacity of 225 seats. A venue of this capacity, however, would not meet the minimum
requirements indicated by Songwriters, KPAC and the Community Band, who are seeking at least 250 seats.
(The auditorium at KPAC has 215 seats.) Further discussions with these organizations, and an analysis of
the potential capacity at the Old Post Office, should be held to arrive at a consensus around an optimal
solution.
Considering potential use of a performance space, 9 organizations indicated they would use it for between 82
and 111 public events plus 190 to 250 rehearsals. Clearly the demand is adequate to justify a multi-use space
that is capable of both raked seating and flat-floor configuration.
Asked about how much rent they would pay, 10 organizations indicated an average rent of $200 per use for
events (maximum $600, minimum zero) and an average of $47 for rehearsals (maximum $200, minimum
zero).
The survey asked about special technical needs for a performance space. Stage lighting and a theatrical quality
sound system were high on the list. For dancers a resilient (sprung) stage floor was requested. Equipment
should be able to be handled by volunteer stage crew used by most organizations. A “modular stage” is
proposed.
The need for adequate support space, such as dressing rooms (with toilets), a Green Room/Actors’ Lounge,
and live storage with easy loading, was cited by the performing arts groups.
To enable the space to be used for social events, easy access to a serving kitchen was requested by some.
Audio-visual capabilities and equipment are seen as important.
Exhibit Space
There appears to be modest demand for exhibit space; multipurpose rooms and lobby should be equipped for
hanging paintings, quilts, etc.; gallery-style track lighting; air conditioned space, wide doorways with direct
access to loading dock; storage for vitrines, gallery supplies
Other Space Needs
Table 4 provides a summary listing of space requirements for meeting rooms, classrooms, studios and offices.
Detailed results are contained in the Appendix.
Our review and analysis of these data indicate the following spaces would serve the indicated demand:
75
150
200
250
300
20
50
250
200
150
100
50
Grad Fest Fashion Show & Tea Fundraiser
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Care
Centre
Oma Productions
South Peace Players
Minimum
100
150
300
225
300
200
50
300
350
300
300
125
Optimum
150
200
250
400
250
150
300
400
400
600
Maximum
Desired # of Seats
Table 3: Interest in Performance Space
4
4
2
4
2
1
50
6
5
4
10
20
10
0
4
10
Performance Use (#
events/year)
Low
High
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6
5
7
7
10
3
100
12
10
6
40
30
15
0
9
20
Rehearsal Use (#
uses)
Low
High
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General Meetings
Meeting
Dance rehearsal,
public recitals
Individual music
studios
Weaving,
spinning, quilting
Pottery classes,
workshop
Board Room
Dance Studios
Music Practice
Textiles
Ceramics
USE
Meeting Room
ROOM
1
2
7
4
1
3
# ROOMS
±1,000 sq.ft.
15 – 20
Up to 3 per
room
±20 dancers
Up to 35
Up to 35 each
CAPACITY
NOTES
Environmental standards for air,
water, sewer; electrical power
minimum 100 amps; storage for
clay, bisque and green ware
1 room for weaving
1 room for quilting
Piano (digital) in 3 rooms,
acoustic separation
Sprung floor, mirrors
(demountable in at least one
studio), drapes to cover mirrors,
fixed Barres in at least one studio,
ceiling height min. 12 ft
Board Table, A/V
Could be large dividable room
with acoustic separation; secure
storage closets, A/V
Table 4: Interest in Other Space
Potters Guild (exclusive)
Spinners & Weavers,
Piecemakers ,Quilters
KPAC, DanceWorks (daily),
Funfit
Peace Energy coop.,
Sustainable Energy Assoc.,
Songwriters, Regional
District, KPAC, Chamber of
Commerce, Oma Prods.,
Literacy Soc., Sons of
Norway, Visually Impaired
SG, others
SELECTED USERS
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Yoga, Fitness,
Karate
Band rehearsal
Childcare
±5 individual
Work stations
Secure offices
Security /
Reception desk
Catering Kitchen
Archival
Research
Bandroom
Daycare
Shared Office
Office
Reception
Kitchen
Other
USE
Multi-use
movement
ROOM
Basic food
preparation
2 workstations
2 desks
1
3
1
2
# ROOMS
4,000 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
200 sq. ft.
250 sq. ft.
750 sq.ft.
65 total
40 chairs
±30
CAPACITY
Secure, environmental control,
office and reading area
Certified, Industrial quality food
preparation, refrigeration, storage
Proximate to main entry
Office equipment, secure storage
closets/files
Basic office equipment, internet
access, secure files/closets
Meet Provincial regulations &
codes, laundry, storage
Acoustic separation, instrument
storage, portable risers
Sprung floor, ceiling height 10 ft.
NOTES
Historical Society,
Genealogical Society
To support resident
organizations, catering,
childcare
Building operator
KPAC
DanceWorks, Arts Council,
Potters Guild,, Theatre BC,
Literacy Society, Karate
School
KPAC Daycare Centre
Community Band
KPAC, Karate, Funfit,
Theatre BC, Dionysus
Theatre
SELECTED USERS
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3.2 Summary
The space needs identified in the organizational survey are summarized in the table that follows:
Performance Space
225 seats minimum
Multiuse configuration flat floor
and raked (riser) seating
Dance Studios
4 rooms
600 – 800 sf
Sprung floor, high ceilings,
mirrors, Barres
Multiuse Movement Studio
2 rooms
600 – 800 sf
Wood resilient floor
Textile Classroom
2 classrooms
500 – 700 sf
Quilting and Spinning/Weaving
Meeting Rooms
3 rooms
500 – 750 sf
Up to 35 persons. Could be
dividable space
Music Practice
7 rooms
50 sf ea.
Individual practice
800 – 1,000 sf
Suitable for pottery
Ceramics
Band Room
Up to 40
Daycare
3 classrooms
Offices
shared (4 stations)
500 sf
private (2 offices)
Reception Desk
500 sf
Kitchen
300 sf
Archival Research
4,000 sf
Risers, acoustic separation
Secure file storage
Catering and meeting use
History and Genealogical Society
Adding space allowances for the Performance Space, the Band Room, and the Daycare, as well as for a lobby,
coat check, washrooms, and utility spaces, the total net area required is about 26,000 sq. ft. This would appear
to be able to be accommodated within a building whose gross floor area is in excess of 40,000 sq. ft. These
data will be used to develop a conceptual architectural design in the next stage of work. This will indicate how
to accommodate the required spaces within the existing building.
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Additional Considerations
The consideration of the needs of two particular organizations merits a note:
The Mile 0 Air Cadet Squadron has met in the basement of the Old Post Office for many years. It had been
assumed by the City and the consultants that the Cadets would continue to use space in the adapted building.
However, a representative recently reported to the consultants that the Squadron has decided that it will not
participate in the Post Office project, but instead will seek another facility. The reason is the need for security:
The South Peace Historical Society Archives is looking for new space and has expressed interest in relocating
to the Old Post Office. The consultants consider this to be a very good fit, and intend to identify a substantial,
dedicated space with appropriate environmental controls for use by the archives. The Meiklejohn report
recommended that the Archives occupy space in the basement. The Historical Society is concerned about the
risk of storing precious documents beneath a considerable number of water pipes. The consultants recognize
the issue of protecting the archives from unnecessary risk, and will investigate options in the next stage of
the study.
Other Facilities
Dawson Creek and the region benefit from a number of cultural facilities other than KPAC. The adapted
Old Post Office will complement, rather than compete with, them. With respect to the performing arts, the
main alternative space is Unchagah Hall, a 630-seat theatre located at South Peace Secondary School. Its
continual use by the school’s drama department and the high rental cost make it relatively unavailable for local
performing groups. It will continue to be used for large performances that cannot be accommodated at the
Old Post Office. The North Peace Cultural Centre at Fort St. John has a 413-seat theatre with a high level
of technical equipment. This will likely remain the principal regional venue for professional touring shows.
Dawson Creek has a number of smaller spaces, such as Sudeten Hall, that are used for casual performances,
but they lack the theatre apparatus required for formal theatre and dance.
For the visual arts, the South Peace Art Gallery in Dawson Creek will remain the region’s premier art gallery.
The Old Post Office will not contain a gallery space, but only visual arts studio spaces for local artists.
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4. Conclusions and Next Steps
4.1 Summary Conclusions
This report concludes that the Old Post Office is available for re-use as a community cultural centre that
would effectively replace the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. The benefits of the new facility are that its
tenure would be secure, since it will be owned by the City of Dawson Creek; it has a superior location that is
downtown, where it is more accessible and can contribute to downtown revitalization; it is a local landmark;
and it is a solid building constructed of concrete, steel and brick, which can be upgraded for a long and useful
service life.
The market analysis concludes that the demographics of the 11,000-person resident population bode well
for participation in cultural activities. The arts community and special events also have good potential for
tourism development, and a large percentage of visitors are ‘empty-nesters,’ who are noted for their interest
in these activities.
The survey of community organizations revealed a high level of interest in using the adapted Old Post Office.
A list of space needs has been compiled that responds to potential user demand in terms of spaces, technical
requirements, and projected frequency of use.
In all, the indications are very good for the potential success of the proposed adapted community cultural
centre.
4.2 Next Steps
Following consideration of this report by the City of Dawson Creek, the consultants will proceed with the
second and final stage of work. This will address:
• Functional plan
• The space needs identified in this report will be applied to the actual building layout and a
conceptual plan will be produced. It will take into account the Meiklejohn concept design.
• Organization and Operations Plan
• This will identify the community groups that would be the principal users, and the main
activities and events that would take place in the facilities.
• It will also recommend organizational structure and project operating revenues and
expenses.
• Development and Financing Strategies
• This task will provide an implementation schedule, a management plan during project
planning, and potential strategies for financing development and operation.
This material will be contained in Interim Report No. 2.
The various materials and data referred to in this First Interim Report are reprinted in the appendix that
follows.
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Appendixes
A. Community Workshop: Notes and Potential Uses
Vision:
Anchor – holds focus for cultural and
heritage activity
Holds info/learning/knowledge
Downtown hub
Source of pride for community
Heritage building
Revitalize downtown
Economically responsible
Location – social enterprises
Centre for youth (up to 19)
Do arts & crafts etc.
Inexpensive
Juice bar/dance club
Strengths:
Location
Large size (+/- 40,000 sq .ft.)
Works well
Know where to find it
Architecturally interesting
Heritage building/landmark
Secure
Elevator
Challenges:
Expense to renovate
Lack of parking
Leaky roof
Financial uncertainty
Public resistance to pay
Pleasing everybody
Misinformation
Lack of a “champion”
Election ‘08
Unrealistic expectations
Close to high school and middle
school
Safe haven/community centre
Here or elsewhere downtown
Mid-sized theatre facility (250-300)
Community centre serving all ages
Opportunity to show retrofit/green
facility
Build on successful models … and be
a success model
Additional attraction downtown
Revitalize downtown
Bring in kids from other towns
(Air cadets < DND reqmts)
Not in residential area
Close to schools, library, arenas
Potential for social entertainment
Easy to adapt
Potentially “green”
Potentially financially independent
Ownership
Immediate needs
(threats to KPAC, cadets,
archives, potters, etc.)
Lack of public support for arts
Need to be inclusive
Support from downtown merchants
and Chamber of Commerce
Communication
Finding a management model
supported by users
Find consensus and trust among use
Next steps:
Survey of users
Communicate info to the public
Board/Steering Committee
After study
Community Workshop Brainstorm Session – Potential Uses
General
Performance
Multi-purpose Rooms
Covered all winter spaces:
classrooms, internet, practice
booths (musical), gym (large for
parades & shows), dance studios
(closed off), music lessons space,
kiddie spaces, theatre, meeting &
greeting (café, restaurant)
Art cooperative centre
Performance venue
(stage, seating for
~300-350, reasonable
acoustics)
Downtown arts centre, including
music, crafts, dance
Access at most hours
Acoustically sound
Built for different
occasions (theatre,
concert, dance
settings)
250-300 seat theatre
Security so we can leave our
equipment in the room
Accessibility (very well designed
spaces for people with physical
handicaps and accommodations
for seniors
Auditorium space for
theatre and
performance
Auditorium w/ good
performing space
(state of the art sound
system)
New home for KPAC (daycare,
dance studio, weaving, quilting,
music studio, meeting rooms,
etc.)
Community centre for performing
arts (i.e. a space for an enlarged
KPAC)
Downtown attraction ("interpretive
Studios
Social Enterprise
Adaptable, multi-functional space (i.e.
accommodation for many invited groups)
Workshop space;
large room for acting
classes, etc.
Teaching studios (art,
music, drama, crafts,
etc.)
Gift shop/coffee shop
Revenue producing
(gift shop, coffee shop,
etc.)
Rooms that can double as sleeping
quarters for overnight/weekend visitors
Teen Centre (large enough for dances)
Media arts studios
Artists studios
Education centre
Public health can hold community
workshops (teen pregnancy,
diabetes/diet, seniors)
After school music,
dance programs
Coffee shop
Commercial kitchen
Commercial kitchen
(be able to serve
dinners for concerts
and dances for up to
200 people)
Studio space large
enough so we can use
our equipment (quilt)
Social enterpriseready space (kitchen,
bar, training areas)
Multi-purpose room w/ cupboards
(locking)
Performance space
(250-300 seats)
Classrooms for teaching youth of various
ages
Drop-in centre:
affordable
accessible
all ages
Main floor open/flexible
Comfortable audience
seating
Main floor gallery & art
Auditorium to display quilts
Parade square area (25-50 cadets) -
Soundproof music
rooms
Sound studio for
recording and
fostering talent
Soundproof studio
General
centre". Focused: green
sustainable, heritage, arts,
post/mail services)
Performance
work in foyer
Multi-purpose Rooms
usually equals large gym 3 times/week
Community cultural "learning"
centre
Performing
space/theatre
Meeting rooms (where clubs &
associations can conduct
meetings/workshops)
Meeting place for youth in the
area (facilitated)
Downtown event
facility ("performing")
Multipurpose theatre
(+/- 300 seats)
Conference space
Fundraising facility (open to community,
space designated just for fundraising)
Multi-cultural centre
(presentation)
Small sized
theatre/hall
Performance area w/
good acoustics
Studios
space for songwriters
Music/arts studios
Aim is to house
(some)
equipment/instruments
Provide learning space
for lessons (i.e. guitar,
voice)
Pottery studio (secure,
vented space for guild
and instruction of
ceramics
Sprung floor
Studio for DC band:
Classroom size with
high ceilings (18')
Storage for
instruments
Office space
Social Enterprise
Community Workshop Brainstorm Potential Uses (Cont’d)
Heritage Space
Support
Regional archives & heritage centre
Box office (community)
The Archives need a new home - present facility is due for demolition
(~3,000 sq. ft., wheelchair accessible)
Room for equipment
storage (secure)
Shower/restroom
facilities
Admin. Office
Parking
Loading bay
Archives - dry, secure, light - for storage and working
Roots group- - secure area for equipment, meetings & work area
New home for Roots
Temperature controlled for microfilm storage
Space for Archives and Roots Genealogy:
Microfilm machines (6 large) & other equipment
Library shelves
Desks
Electrical outlets for internet, etc.
Meeting space
Photo gallery
Library shelves
Research stations
Offices
Office space that is
secured (not open to
other users per DND)
Secure quarters
inaccessible to anyone
else (DND regulations)
Daycare
Commercial daycare
B. Results of the Commonwealth / AMS Organizational Survey
Organizations Surveyed
Kiwanis Community Band
KPAC Childcare
Lindsay Molson School of Dance
Mile O Squadron Air Cadets
Overture Concert Series
Peace Energy Co-operative
Peace River Songwriters
PieceMakers
Potters Guild
South Peace Chapter of the BC
Sustainable Energy Society
Council
South Peace Grad Fest
Committee
Mile 0 Cruisers
Sons of Norway Lodge #79
South Peace Players
South Peace Players
South Peace Senior Citizens
Association #74
Theatre BC
Alley Kat Players
Brazilian Dance Group
Communities in Bloom
Dave McKeen's Piano School
Dawson Creek Potter Guild
Dawson Creek Spinners &
Weavers
Dionysus Theatre
Dodge City Players
Kiwanis Arts Centre Society
Kiwanis Band
Kiwanis Band (alternate)
Kiwanis Kids Choir
Latin Dance
Lisa Bernier's Piano School
Mile O Grande Squares
Potters Guild
South Peace Arts Society
Spinners & Weavers
Vocaleeze Ladies Choir
White Tiger Muay Thai
Kickboxing Club
Songwriter's Association
Dawson Creek Country Dance
Club
Dawson Creek Library
Dawson Creek Library (alternate)
Friends of the Library
Louisiana Pacific Woodland
Division
Mile 0 Métis Society
Rotary Club, Noon
South Peace Junior Soccer
Aboriginal Family Resources
Society
Alzheimer Society
Ancient, Free & Accepted
Masons
Bambini Daycare
Banners & Planter
Barrell Racing Club
Campus Kids Daycare
Canadian Cancer Society
Child Care Resource & Referral
Citizenship & Immigration
Canada
City Spaces
Daughters of the Nile - Zenobia
Club #7
Dawson Creek & District
Chamber of Commerce
Dawson Creek & District Crime
Watch
Dawson Creek & District
Diabetes Association
Dawson Creek & District Hospice
& Palliative Care Society
Dawson Creek & District Hospital
Foundation
Dawson Creek Adult Mental
Health
Dawson Creek Farmer's Market
Dawson Creek Foster Parent
Association
Dawson Creek Tourist
Information Centre
Elections BC
Elections Canada
Girl Guides of Canada
Horticultural Society
Independent Order of Foresters
Investors Group
JT Safety Training
Kinsmen Club
Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek
Kneehigh Childcare
Knights of Columbus # 4680
Lions Club
Little Miracles Daycare
Medieval Games Club
Mile O Shrine Club
Moment in Time
Mother Goose Pre-School
Nawican Friendship Centre
Northeast Métis Association
Northern BC Toastmasters
Northern Lights College
Oma Productions
Peace Country Roots Group
Peace Liard Regional Arts
Council
Peace Region Arts Council
Peace River Organic Producers
Association
Peace River Zone Festival
Precious Moments Daycare
RCMP
Reality Bites
Rotary Club, Sunrise
Royal Purple Lodge #85
School District No. 59
Scouts Canada
Seventh Day Adventist Church
South Peace Child Development
South Peace Crime Prevention
South Peace Junior Soccer
South Peace Music Teachers
South Peace Oilmens
Association
South Peace Penguins Football
Team
Tae Kwan Do / Kickboxing
Teddybear Family Daycare
Time Out for Seniors
Toronto Film Festival
Tourism Dawson Creek
Welcome Wagon
YO! 360
1. Classroom Space Needs
Organization
Type
Size
Use
Notes
workshop
25-30
participants
Once or twice per
year
video, sound, screen, kitchen
Meeting Room
20 - 25 people
once per month
lighting, plug ins, sewing tables, chairs, blackboard and video
equipment
Quilting
Workshops
20-25
up to 4 times a year
lighting, plug ins, sewing tables, chairs,
South Peace BC Sustainable Energy
Association
workshop
25 participants
3/year
Projector and screen
summer school
of the arts with
KPAC
Meetings and
Workshops
12 - 24 persons
2 - 4 times a month
small storage cupboard, access to water and plug in for coffeepot.
Reasonable soundproofing.
workshop
24
1-2 times per year
yes
Workshop /
studio
1000 sq.ft.
every day
100 amp breakers for kilns
Classes
1000
min 4 classes of 10
weeks each
Dance classes:
require 4 rooms
per day
15-20 students
every week
day/evening and
Saturday
Music lessons:
require 7 rooms
per day
1 student/1
teacher
every week
day/evening
sound proofing
Meeting rooms:
require 2
capacity: 20-35
people
1-3 times per week
tables/chairs, white board, audio visual in at least one room
Yoga/Senior
Fitness Class
capacity: 12-15
people
3 times per week
sprung floor, mirrors, stereo
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child
Care Centre
stereo, mirrors, sprung floor, sound proofing
Organization
Type
Size
Use
Notes
SECURE
ROOM
300 square feet
Daily 24/7
Steel Doors and Dead Bolts
Parade Square
2500 square
feet
up to 5 days a week
Sprung Floors
Classrooms
2000 square
feet
up to 5 days a week
as per school classrooms
SECURE Office
space
1000 square
feet
up to 5 days a week
Steel Doors and Dead Bolts. as per standard office building offices.
Dawson Creek and District Chamber of
Commerce
Workshop
25
once month
Video
Rehearsal,
lessons,
School class
room , 12-14ft
high
3-5 days per week
Sound proofing, good lighting
Oma Productions
Workshop
20
once a month
DVD player & TV
Painting class
15-20 people
once/year
tables, chairs, adequate lighting, coffee maker & cups, coat rack or
hangers
class
20 participants
4/week
PowerPoint, white boards
drop-in
computer lab
3-30
daily
computer/internet hookups
couple days a week
(Tues. & Thurs.
evenings and some
Sat. & Sun.
A room to set up tables for sewing, irons, ironing boards, large and
heavy cutting table. Wall shelves/cabinets; cabinets could have locks
so we could share the room with other groups (e.g. weavers). Good
electrical outlets (a few of them). A sink would be nice.
Mile 0 Quilt Guild
quilt projects
and classes
2. Movement Studio
Space for 24 “painters and players, 4 times/year, will pay $25 per
use
Daily classes for 16 dancers; $2000 monthly
Classrooms for summer school of the arts
Rehearsals; frequency not indicated; $20 per use
Oma Productions
Rehearsals 1/month for 25; $20 per use
Dance rehearsal 2-3 times/week for 3 months
Karate classes 2 nights/week; $1000 / mo.; 1,200 sq.ft.
FUN FIT
Dance classes, no schedule
3. Exhibit Space
Space Description
Use
Dawson Creek PieceMakers
Quilt Guild
space on a display wall
ongoing
Council
3,000
not sure how large
Small display area for showing
pottery pieces
Requirements
environmental controls
daily
lighting?
5 days per year
Wide space, well lit, stand-up displays and folding tables,
lots of AC outlets, PA system
gallery lighting needed, secure space
Dawson Creek Weavers &
Spinners
100 foot linear hanging space
2, two-week per
year
Dawson Creek Farmers Market
6x8
everyday
4. Meeting Space
Size
Use
yearly/occasional 1/2
day or evening
Rental
50 - 150
persons
$150
20-25
South Peace BC Sustainable Energy Association
25
6/year
13 - 20
once a month
$40
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Care Centre
15
monthly board
meetings
$50
24
1-2 per year
$75
150 sq. ft.
Oma Productions
25
occasional
35
monthly
$200
35
six evenings/year
$0
10-12
monthly
$50
30
occasionally
$150
10 persons
monthly
$20
$0
Special equipment: A/V equipment, projector and screen, chairs, tables, kitchen, handicapped accessible.
$20
5. Office
#
Persons
Rent
(/mo.)
1
$500
internet access (wireless)
1
$150
small work office with some storage
Care Centre
2
1
Requirements
Internet link, telephone system
$0
A room for records, clay storage, and meeting space.
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1
1
Secure Space. Steel Door. Deadbolts. Restricted Access. Absolutely NO
shared space.
$500
shared office
6. Other Space Needs / Interests
South Peace Historical Society seeking 3,000 sq.ft. of dedicated space for archival research
Air Cadets require specific use areas for specific exercises that cannot be interrupted. General public cannot enter spaces such as the shooting range
for obvious reasons. Up to 5 days a week usage. Assembly room size 2,000 sq.ft. Office space as noted for 8 stations.
7. Survey Comments (lightly edited)
We meet at KPAC now in a classroom and I chose "Classroom" over "Meeting Space" as I am unsure as to what
the difference would be between them. Our meetings do not require much room, though perhaps if we anticipated
an unusually large turnout for a workshop we might be interested in using a "Meeting Space" if it was available and
suitable for the purpose. We are still a new organization and anticipate that we will grow within the next year or two,
so it may be that our requirements might increase in the future. We hope we can grow with the new community
centre.
Alaska Hotel
This development represents the most important component of our downtown revitalization. We see it as being a
traffic generator and a boom to the down-town.
Dawson Creek PieceMakers Quilt
Guild
At the moment we rent space from the school district and because we are non profit it has been extremely
reasonable - however we would like to look at the options of having our own space - and this would definitely
depend on the cost to rent. It would be so awesome to have our arts/crafts/performing arts/exhibitions housed in
one place and we think it would very much enhance the down town core as well as bring exposure to the many
talents and things happening in Dawson Creek. Many citizens are not aware of the many groups that are operating
in the city- however if there was a central location we think it would be advantageous for all.
Major need is for archival facilities with environmental controls. Total space of about 3,000 sq. feet would be
adequate for a municipal or regional archives. Peace Country Roots Group (genealogy) has specific needs for
which I do not have the details.
Performance space: Dawson Creek has a wonderful performance space at an excellent cost; the only way we
would consider going elsewhere is if the space was as good or better at a reasonable price. A minimum or 3 dance
studios could be utilized Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-9pm and probably could be used on weekends as well.
I am very vague as we don't know the potential of the space yet and we do a lot of our programming in combination
with other groups. We do want to have our concert series there, combine with KPAC for the Summer school of the
arts and meet monthly at the arts centre.
Care Centre
The board and staff of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre applaud the City of Dawson Creek for taking the initiative
to preserve this beautiful heritage building and creating a community centre dedicated to promoting the arts in
Dawson Creek. Because of KPAC's numerous, and ever expanding, programs, services, and events, and the recent
acquisition of the daycare in our current facility, we will require substantial space in a new facility. Throughout this
survey, I have only commented on the music, dance, and recreational programs that we offer; I have not taken into
consideration the needs of the many other organizations that call KPAC home: Mile 0 Quilters Guild, Dawson
Creek Spinners & Weavers, Dawson Creek Potters Guild, Kiwanis Kids Choir, and the Kiwanis Community Band.
Dawson Creek Kiwanis Community
Band
Essentially we would like to have our own room so we can let our chairs and stands set up, big enough so we can
also store our instruments and other equipment and high enough, so we will not get deaf. Part of the basement
(where the emergency hospital is now stored) would be ideal. We would only need four bare walls and could take
care of the acoustics and the furnishings ourselves.
We would need to have proper ventilation and venting for our kilns and storage space for equipment and supplies
as well as decent size work areas. The maximum rent we would be willing to pay is around $200 per month for
everything.
rental amount willing to pay for multipurpose room and meeting room is $20 per hour. Please incorporate plans for
banquet facilities; a professional kitchen where groups can prepare meals for large fundraising events. Also include
plans for a staffed box office.
This survey was obviously all about ARTS groups and ONLY arts groups. This survey has pretty much excluded the
items we had expressed a desire to have included. We are not planning on staying in the current space so you have
alienated a group that is all about the youth and creating decent, caring, self aware citizens.
Oma Productions
I think the old post office would be an ideal setting for the performing arts in our community as well as a community
centre. It is badly needed and the location is situated in a central location which would make it accessible to
everyone. Students accessing the facility would make it ideal for their parents to pick them up there.
small, classy space for film/video projection, video launches, etc are a high priority for the area film community.
Secondly, a modest size permanent display space for artwork, photography, etc., which might be better handled as
commission on sales rather than a space rental.
I volunteer all my time because the "members" are all on limited budgets and we have absolutely no funds.
Dawson Creek Weavers & Spinners
Exhibit space rent would be included in the studio monthly rental. We require a secure facility (locked
studio/storage; good lighting; thermostatic controls (studio/storage)--room temp. is a necessity due to the nature of
the equipment used; shelving areas along the walls; outlets (split receptacle); sink (h/c water)
Dawson Creek Sons of Norway Lodge
#79
Amount of rent willing to pay for meeting space-- $30-$50 per evening. If we were able to hold our meetings at the
Old Post Office, we would need to have a locked storage cupboard large enough to hold our books, albums, regalia,
flags, coffee urns, cups, etc. It would also be beneficial to our lodge to have the availability of a kitchen where we
could have a meal before our meetings six times a year.
C. Results of the KPAC Survey
KPAC SURVEY RESULTS
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
#1 What classes, services or activities do you use at KPAC?
Total Number Delivered and Returned
Between January 24th and January 26th 2008, 56 surveys were delivered to KPAC User
groups. 19 of these surveys were completed and returned.
Out of the 148 Individuals responding to the survey, 136 currently use the KPAC. Those
using KPAC indicated 274 different classes, services or activities. Below is the current
usage of these 136 KPAC users.
46 surveys were also mailed to Potential KPAC User Groups. 8 of these surveys were
completed and returned.
Surveys were also available for individuals to complete. Each user group and potential
user group received 20 copies each to provide to their members. Groups were told to feel
free to make more copies for their members if necessary. Individual surveys were also
available at KPAC, City Hall, the Pool, the Library and on the City webpage.
102 of these surveys from the individual users were completed and returned.
potential individual surveys were completed and returned.
46 of
With the deadline only two weeks away and not much response to date, a reminder letter
was mailed to all Groups, both User and Potential User on February 14th.
Survey Type
Group – KPAC User
Group – Potential KPAC User
Group Totals
Delivered
56
46
102
Returned
19
8
27
% Returned
34%
17%
26%
Individual - KPAC User
Individual - Potential User
Individual Totals
1120
920
+/- 2040
102
46
148
9%
5%
7%
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
DANCE LESSONS
CONCERTS/PLAYS
COFFEE HOUSE
CHOIR
BAND
MUSIC LESSONS
SPECIAL EVENTS
ART PERFORMANCES
SONGWRITERS
DINNER EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
KARATE
YOGA
CRAFT SHOWS
WEAVING CLASSES
QUILTING
GYM
DAYCARE
TOTAL
54
51
41
19
16
14
14
10
9
7
7
9
6
6
3
2
3
3
274
20%
19%
15%
7%
6%
5%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
100%
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2. What other Facilities do you use?
3. How Useful / Appropriate is your Current Facility
Out of the 148 individuals responding to the survey, 239 other facilities are used. Below is
the percentage of each facility used.
Individuals using KPAC rated the facility from 1 to 5, with 5 being ‘very useful’
The percentages are as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SWIMMING POOL
LIBRARY
ARENAS
UNCHAGAH
ART GALLERY
SCHOOLS
CURLING RINK
SENIORS HALL
CHURCH
SUDETEN HALL
SOCCER PITCHES
PARKS
WALKING PATH
FITNESS CENTRES
MONKEY BUSINESS GYMNASTICS
CDC
HOTELS
ROTARY LAKE
SKATING OVAL
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL/SKI HILL
THEATRE
NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE
MUSEUM
DAYCARE
THE ARK CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTRE
MALL WALKING
RED CROSS
GOLF COURSE
ELKS HALL
BOWLING ALLEY
TOTAL
58
47
26
15
14
8
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
239
24%
20%
11%
6%
6%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
1 (not useful)
3%
2
0%
3
28%
4
31%
5 (very useful)
37%
4. Individuals using KPAC were asked what neighbourhood they live in.
Neighbourhood?
Rural
Tremblay
KPAC
Parkhill
Crescent Park
Downtown
Willowbrook
College
Farmington
Pouce Coupe
Frank Ross
Arras
Baytree
Bear Mountain
Hospital area
North East Corner
Tomslake
Canalta
South Peace
Total
%
32
14
12
11
10
10
7
6
6
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
23%
10%
9%
8%
7%
7%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
5. Individuals using KPAC were asked their ages and the ages of those in their family also
using KPAC.
Individuals using KPAC range from 2 yrs to 87 yrs of age. The average age of those
completing the survey is 47.
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6. List top three things to include in a new facility in order of importance
Suggestion
Full Kitchen / Catering Facilities
Better Sound / Acoustics
Accessibility/Downtown Location
Larger Hall Space
Proper Heating / Cooling
Sound Proof Rooms
Waiting Area
Larger Stage
Bigger Dance Studios
Band Rehearsal Room
Reasonable Rates
Meeting Space
More Dance Studios/with bars/spring
floors
Lounge/Restaurant
Parking
Large Banquet Room / Auditorium
Storage Space
Dressing Room
Fitness Classes
Theatre
Indoor Children’s Play Area
Brighter Décor
Better Small Theatre
Moveable seating in theatre
More Electrical Outlets
Theatre seating - graduated
Green Room
Seniors Activities
Child Care Facility
Art Classes
Concerts/Dances
Secure Storage
Larger Class rooms
Keep Groups together in one building
Yoga
Gift/Souvenir Shop
Live Music
Kickboxing
Larger Library
Parent viewing into dance classes
Karate
Fun Learning
Updated Resources
More Weekend Programming
Natural Lighting
Daytime Classes for Adults
1st
Priority
5
10
5
11
10
5
3
1
7
4
5
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
1
4
1
2
1
1
1
2
2nd
Priority
3rd
Priority
7
7
6
3
2
5
2
7
1
3
5
1
9
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
3
5
4
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
1
3
6
3
2
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
#6 (continued) If only using the Individuals 1st priority, the results were as follows:
Grand
Total
21
18
14
14
13
13
11
11
10
9
9
8
%
46%
39%
30%
30%
28%
28%
24%
24%
22%
20%
20%
17%
8
8
8
8
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
17%
17%
17%
17%
15%
15%
13%
13%
13%
13%
11%
9%
9%
9%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
4%
4%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
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Suggestion
Larger Hall Space
Better Sound / Acoustics
Proper Heating / Cooling
Bigger Dance Studios
Full Kitchen / Catering Facilities
Accessibility/Downtown Location
Sound Proof Rooms
Meeting Space
Band Rehearsal Room
Theatre seating - graduated
Waiting Area
More Dance Studios/with bars/spring floors
Storage Space
Fitness Classes
Moveable seating in theatre
Lounge/Restaurant
Large Banquet Room / Auditorium
Dressing Room
Theatre
Indoor Children’s Play Area
Better Small Theatre
Seniors Activities
Keep Groups together in one building
Larger Stage
Brighter Décor
More Electrical Outlets
Green Room
Child Care Facility
Concerts/Dances
Larger Class rooms
Live Music
Kickboxing
Larger Library
Parent viewing into dance classes
Karate
Natural Lighting
1st
Priority
11
10
10
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
31%
28%
28%
19%
14%
14%
14%
14%
11%
11%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
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#7 What could we include in a new facility to improve Dawson Creek?
#7 (continued) What could we include in a new facility to improve Dawson Creek?
List three things
1
2
3
TOTAL
Coffee Shop / Concession
6
3
1
10
19%
%
#7 What could we include in a new facility to
improve DC?
1
2
3
TOTAL
Kitchen to allow catering
3
3
2
8
15%
Co-op (Principle users share costs)
1
0
0
1
2%
Drama Theatre
3
3
2
8
15%
Janitorial services
0
1
0
1
2%
Theatre Seating
3
1
3
7
13%
Storage space
1
0
0
1
2%
Daycare
3
3
1
7
13%
Class space
0
0
1
1
2%
Gift Shop / Dance Store
4
1
1
6
12%
Air Cadets / Girl Guides / Boy Scouts
1
0
0
1
2%
Parking
3
1
1
5
10%
Transportation
0
0
1
1
2%
%
Many Rooms for Many Uses
2
3
0
5
10%
Teen art clubs - ie. Photography, painting
1
0
0
1
2%
Toddler activities
2
2
1
5
10%
Dinner Theatre
0
1
0
1
2%
Fitness Room
3
1
0
4
8%
Auditorium
2
2
0
4
8%
Outdoor Sign showcasing events
1
2
1
4
8%
Recording Facilities
1
3
0
4
8%
Seniors Centre - lounge / social area
3
0
1
4
8%
Music Room - Sound Proof
2
2
0
4
8%
Studio Space
0
2
1
3
6%
Dressing Rooms
1
2
0
3
6%
Licensed lounge / restaurant
2
1
0
3
6%
Lockers/Change Rooms
1
0
2
3
6%
Reception Area with coat check room
1
1
1
3
6%
Seniors activities
1
1
1
3
6%
Meeting Rooms - various sizes
1
2
0
3
6%
Central Location
2
0
0
2
4%
Reasonable Rates
1
0
1
2
4%
Concert Hall
2
0
0
2
4%
Community Bulletin Board
0
2
0
2
4%
Sound Proof Rooms
1
1
0
2
4%
Sound System
0
1
1
2
4%
Youth Centre with separate access
2
0
0
2
4%
Larger Studio Space
1
0
1
2
4%
Flexible spaces / room dividers
1
1
0
2
4%
Larger Stage
1
1
0
2
4%
Library
2
0
0
2
4%
Ticket office
0
0
2
2
4%
Teaching 2nd language
2
0
0
2
4%
Daytime Adult classes
1
1
0
2
4%
Adult dance classes
2
0
0
2
4%
Good Management
1
0
1
2
4%
Accessible
1
0
0
1
2%
Show Room
Vocal Training
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2%
2%
Big Name performers
0
1
0
1
2%
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#8 Additional Comments / Thoughts ?
# of times repeated
Dawson Creek needs a Community Centre such as KPAC
10
Please keep the KPAC
9
Downtown location
6
Use undeveloped space at Multiplex
5
Run KPAC as a business instead of a society. Keep the non-profit status, but approach
operations with the idea of creating profit. Make it self supporting.
4
DC is a good arts community, and should continue to be
2
It would be nice to have a 'one stop shop' for activities for all ages, genders, etc. for a wide variety
of interests.
2
If relocating to Post office, purchase the lot west of it for parking.
2
City could purchase Grandview School for $1, subdivide playground area and develop residential
lots. Sell the lots to raise funds to renovate the existing building.
No additional seniors programs req'd. Seniors Hall is sufficient.
Buy the Elks Hall
Take down Post Office and building a new centre
Happy with DC's artistic/cultural venues and activities. KPAC could be a brighter space and
closer to the downtown core.
Being a member on the CAC and KPAC Board, I have a venue to share my thoughts.
Love the Centre - a place where youth and prosper
As dance and music classes are private, the City should not be providing a building for them.
They could contact the new multiplex for practise rooms and auditorium space.
Pleased with the variety of services provided in DC
There are lots of empty buildings. Use them.
Include an attractive foyer.
Provide a subsidy program for low income families to help them access recreational facilities.
Need visible markers for night time access to Sudeten Hall
Plug in spacers for multi use events
Audio Visual Department
I admire our volunteers and supporters who make this possible.
Adequate heating and cooling.
Include area with fireplace / fountain ?
Provide transportation for seniors/disabled
Just a better dance place, including sprung floors
Better advertising of events/classes
Include a lounge area for people who are waiting for courses to start
My vision would include centrally located one stop arts/culture centre where a facility for
performing arts would be expanded to include visual arts, perhaps a library & definitely a café.
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3. How useful / appropriate is your current facility for your activities.
USER GROUPS SURVEY RESULTS
KPAC Users
1. What space do you currently use at KPAC?
What Space Do you use at KPAC?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Auditorium
KPAC Ballet Program
Belly Dance by Xanthoula
Peace River Reg. Arts Council
South Peace Art Society (Art Gallery)
Sons of Norway
RCMP
South Peace Jr. Soccer
JT Safety Training Ltd.
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction - studios 12 & 13
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
1
1
1
1
1
Studio
Room
1
3. How Useful/Appropriate is Current Facility ?
Not at all
Very Useful
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
9
6
17%
50%
33%
Meeting
Room
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Total
12
2
5
1
1
1
16
7
POTENTIAL KPAC Users
2. What other facilities do you use?
What other Facilities do you use?
Unchagah Hall
George Dawson Inn
Mennonite Brethren Church
my home
meeting rooms
Northern Lights College
Curling Rink Lounge
Police Station
Elks Hall
Century Place Mini Mall
Central Middle School
4. How Useful/Appropriate is Current Facility ?
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
0%
13%
0%
13%
75%
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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4. Are your current activities or services limited by your existing space? If so, how?
KPAC User Groups
Are your current activities/services limited by your existing space?
Y
N
How
limited to one time per year because of the expense involved in renting and
1
using Unchagah. A theatre in an Arts Centre would be more practical/feasible.
1
1
could have larger classes if studio 8 was larger
1
auditorium could be a little bigger to accommodate 250-300 dinner theatre
1
could not do all our activities in the gallery
1
too small for pot luck supper with the meetings
1
1
1
1
1
we need meeting room space and large halls for training and AGM
but could have more flexibility for piano & vocal positioning (almost same level
- piano slightly raised)
activities are not limited by unhealthy (no sound proofing)
Acoustics, lack of recording facilities, secured storage.
1
1
1
1
9
56%
The spaces are small compared to others in the region, which makes it hard to
grow, have large classes or even teach older classes. Some students were
turned away due to lack of space & availability of appropriate rooms
our equipment takes up much floor space and some equipment can only be
used when others is not
a little small, but do just fine
not enough rooms available with wood floor and mirrors
6
38%
Potential KPAC User Groups
Are your current activities/services limited by your existing space?
Y
N
How?
1
1
1
1
1
lack of environmental space
1
could offer more space for the number of attendees at workshops
3
3
50% 50%
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5. On average, how often does your organization make use of your currently facility?
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
Sons of Norway
RCMP
JT Safety Training Ltd
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Sudeten Hall - Pioneer Village
Library - McKellar Ave
Campus Kids Daycare 11401 - 8 St
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
Northern Lights College - pottery building
South Peace Senior Citizens Ass. - Sr. Hall
Farmers Market - tent Coop parking lot
Hrs/Wk
15
2
3
3 times a week
4 hrs
60
3 hrs /yr
15
36
25
50
16
4
1
Hrs/Wk
3
63
55
20
6
40
60
6
Weeks/Yr
32
20
40
once a year
once a month
once a year
18 hrs/year
10
6 to 10 nights/yr
52
41
34
30
40
52
24
Weeks/Yr
25
52
42
42
50
52
52
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6.
How many individuals participate in your organization’s services/lessons/events in a
year?
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
# Participants / Events
660
16
90
5000
Art Auction - 200
Pottery - 20 people per week
3000-4000 in programs & events
25
40
140
1000
500 - 1000 / 60
100
41
12
75
200
35
13
50
# Participants / Events
50
14,393 / 200
40
1000
1000
70
325
30
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7. By neighbourhood, where are the majority of your participants located?
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
Neighbourhood
Bonanza, Arras, Farmington, Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek & Farmington
All over the city & outskirts
all over the community as well as rural
throughout the community & rural area
many different areas in the city
Dawson Creek & area
Dawson Creek & area
community wide
Dawson Creek
throughout Peace River South
South Peace Area
Peace region
Dawson Creek & Area
Rural
All
Neighbourhood
Dawson Creek
City wide/Rural
Dawson Creek, Chet, FSJ
town & rural
Dawson Creek & outlying areas
Dawson Creek & surrounding areas
Dawson Creek & surrounding areas
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8. What is the average age of your participants?
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
Average Age
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
Average Age
9. (KPAC Users Question only) What % of your participants also use the services of other
KPAC Organizations?
Age
KPAC Ballet Program
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Latin dance
40
65
60
55
30
11
37
40
13
12
40
50
30
100%
75%
75%
70%
55%
50%
50%
50%
45%
40%
30%
10%
10%
37
Age
40
4
50
40
70
41
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10. What are your organization’s 5 to 10 year plans? Are you expecting to grow or
decrease in size? Will you be offering new services?
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
5 to 10 Year Plan?
#
up?
#
Dn?
No
Ans.
1
South Peace Art Society (Art
Gallery)
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Lindsay Molson School of
Dance
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
TOTAL
Offering
new or
different
services?
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
5 to 10 Year Plan?
1
more
advanced
classes
1
Peace River Reg. Arts
Council
Council
10. (continued)
1
we hope to offer a stronger concert
series, continue with our ongoing
services (Circus Camp) and develop
new programs
We expect to grow and are finding the
space we have is being used to it's
fullest - storage, especially climate
controlled space, is becoming critical to
protect or permanent collection. Easily
accessible studio space is important as
well
Art Walk or
Summer
Arts Festival
1
#
up?
1
#
Dn?
No
Ans.
more
literacy
events
1
Campus Kids Daycare 11401
- 8 St
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
Northern Lights College pottery building
1
1
community archives
1
more
workshops
& men's
only pottery
classes
1
South Peace Senior Citizens
Ass. - Sr. Hall
Farmers Market - tent Coop
parking lot
TOTAL
1
1
5
63%
0
0%
1
3
38%
1
1
2.5 mill projected in 5 yrs
1
1
1
new
new
1
1
1
new
new
demand the same
1
1
1
new
1
1
13
68%
new
1
5%
5
26%
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Offering
new of
difference
services?
Page 18 of 22
11. Would you organization be able to develop synergies with other groups if you were
based in a facility with a broader user base? If yes, please provide a specific example.
KPAC USER
KPAC Ballet Program
Sons of Norway
RCMP
Piano Instructor
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
Quilters
Latin dance
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Office - 1000 - 105 Ave
Youth Care Ctr
Northern Lights College - pottery
building
South Peace Senior Citizens Ass. - Sr.
Hall
Farmers Market - tent Coop parking
lot
12. Thinking of your organization, what 5 things would you include in a new facility to
allow you to provide better/increased services?
KPAC USER and POTENTIAL USER COMBINED
continue to work with dance schools & soloist in producing our
concerts
Yes, many of our member groups are looking to access permanent
centralized space so a facility that would accommodate that would
be a benefit to all
Our org. would remain where it is, however we would like to
continue to use KPAC for special events
share a meeting room with other groups if we had adequate storage
room (locked) and counter space
Could link with CIB initiatives, Beautification Com., City Gardener,
Community garden @ NLC
choir programs would be ideal shared; songwriters association
Yes, because we could partner with other groups such as theatre,
visual arts, dance to create and promote Peace Region talent.
No, I don't want to be a youth centre supervisor, I already do
enough supervision at my own job.
Yes, dance & gymnastics can be closely combined
Yes, teaching kids in small groups who would like to learn a hobby
for personal relaxation is quite attainable
we could share a room but only if we have a cupboard to lock up
belongings in.
yes, can organize a course that include different type of dancing;
ballroom, latin, ballet
we could share collection & tech. with others
volunteers involved with other groups
dependent on the value other groups see in the proper care of their
inactive records
art gallery or other arts & crafts groups
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
List
larger auditorium 250/300 (coffee house seating with
tables)
larger kitchen with facilities
more/larger dance studios
better storage
better sound system/sound proof studios
upgrade electrical
more rooms/office space/rental space
more meeting rooms/ moveable walls
catering/vending machines/snacks & beverage/lounge
internet/computer tech room
change rooms with showers
professional dance flooring
easily accessible studio space/wheelchair accessible
more equipment/screens for slides, videos, DVD's etc
easier parking
closer bathrooms/handicap accessible
work room with sinks & counters
receptionist/paid staff
storage vault/controlled environment in vault
performance theatre
better piano
pottery studio with higher fire kiln
improved outdoor lighting
AV technologies
gym
piano room/recitals/recording studio
gift shop
shared auditorium
study booth area
access ramps
bulletin boards/display racks
research space
glazing spray booth/larger clay storage/ separate
glazing room/reduction kiln
User
Group
7
7
6
6
5
5
3
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Potential
User
Group
Total
%
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21%
21%
18%
18%
15%
15%
12%
12%
9%
9%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
1
1
3%
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Page 20 of 22
13. Thinking of the needs of Dawson Creek, what services / amenities could be included
in a new facility that would improve our community (both existing and new services)?
What to include to improve our community?
Auditorium / Theatre (seating 200 - 300)
More Dance / Art Studios
Day care
Concession / Lounge / Cafeteria
Archives space
Meeting rooms
Downtown location
New Library
Kitchen - catering
Gym
Change Room Area
Secure Storage
Band Practice room
Parking
Rehearsal / Recording space
Multi use - visual arts, music, dancing, crafts, and language programs
Video Surveillance Cameras
Intercom system throughout
Arts Related Resource Centre
Banquet Hall
Fully functional arts facility
Accessability
Photography labs
Fitness Gym
Better sound system
museum
bus service
After school programs
Total
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
%
21%
18%
18%
14%
14%
14%
14%
11%
11%
11%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
14. Do you have any further comments or thoughts?
KPAC USER
Council
South Peace Art Society
(Art Gallery)
Sons of Norway
Comments?
great facility
KPAC's programs and services are admired throughout the region. DC is
also looked up to for its progressive support of the arts.
KPAC is a very important facility and finding it a permanent home is very
crucial to maintain the performing arts in DC
This a very important facility in our community and is integral to the health of
Dawson Creek
DC has plenty of sport venues - we need legitimate spaces, and
technologies to promote the arts, and meeting rooms for non profit groups to
rent at a modest rate
After spending millions of dollars on sports facilities over the last 10 years, a
state of the art community - cultural centre would really put us into 21st
century!
We need to encourage cultural groups to work together, to put on uniquely
Peace Country events/talent so that tourists will stay in DC
Guitar Instruction
Spinners & Weavers
POTENTIAL KPAC USER
Northern Lights College - pottery
building
South Peace Senior Citizens Assoc.
- Sr. Hall
For organizations like ours who use the space daily, rent should be charged
as a flat monthly rate and studios should be available all the time (not
charged hourly)
The KPAC is providing a valuable svc to the kids in the community.
Expanding the KPAC and utilizing the existing bldg should be seriously
considered
Hall is good for what they need
long term - bigger library
Happy - would not move
Don't try and turn this into a money making business. It should be funded by
the profits that the oil & gas industry are bringing to our community. Like the
mega complex, please follow FSJ example.
We believe we are supplying the needs of our seniors
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D. FHBRO Heritage Character Statement
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tt tire buiiding include tle
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r.emovalof a parapet\','hentlte rcof lras repaircdin tbc i;:iirl19B0r a.lrdthe aJdition cf ivindcws abcve the
entrarce r*,henaDele\retorrlrasinsrailedst rcugi l.l.ii:t ssrni:til4c, i'ahlic liorfu a.cdf.iove;l:rneat
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environmentaisignifi cancc:
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li/orld War- Ir also illusrrates a pericd of sig:rificart exorrlsjclsand slabll-ratjor:il lhe hisirl-v of Dar'.,sou
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tle Intematioiral Style ard the irifluerce of $€ A$)*r;can ar,::J:itecrFfta&" l.l+;l<i 1frtright-LrPW's
by; siruple,,:ubir,vcrjunies;tbe rejection of
adapratior oftbe Interrational Sryier*es cbaracreri.zeil
historical traditions;minimal applieddecorationiasd a px€frrenrrefln new trch:ioiogiesand maelrinemdde materials. Designs were defined by an as'yrruyretricalrxa.seicgcf di5iraei biliid:l:g voir:mes ttrat
iorresponded to the firnctions containedtlrer"ein.
in rhe rarly 1950sfor combined
The Dawson Creek COCB foliows the strntlerriDPW la;*rut ,Je]-eloped
fuDction(post office and ofice space)GOCBs,providing fi:nctionai and discretespacesf,ordifferent
govemment deparfirene- Tbe building erdrjb;LsstaDdardcsRstruction lnslef,lals acd fioislres for GOCBs.
The quality of craftsmanship aod materials are tlought tr,rbe verJ-golid! particularly in Sigti of the harsh
climactic conditiors 10 which tbe btrildirg bas b,een,exposed tbrlughout irs Eistor-.v.
EnvironmcntalSisBificilce
The building is well known wjthin the coml:uliry ald well sited to ariaor:e its profile.
Characl€r-D€fir,irq EIem€nfs'
Tte lreritagecharacteroflhe DawsonCreet GOCts residesjn the fcilo$"ing claracter-deficir:gelements:
forms are
Jhe influence ofthe Ilternatiooal Sl,le ie e:presscdip the sirnple cubic voJunres'wbose
derivedfron: ttie building firoctioa and lle ne-turaofits rnaterjals,T;,picaip modernis the way ir
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whjcl tbe solid and Fansparenl Flsnes are combiaed to blur rheir :raditioral roles. This ie
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be supporfedby ribbon glass,aad where tbc brick rvailoare bisectcdby the glasswall of the
stairwell oftbe entrancetowcr. The haldiing of the buiidiilg materials brings out tle essential
rnodem cbaraclexofthe architectural desip. In the twa p:in+ipai facaCesaad altrance lobby, tbe
brick, stonet ork and glazi:rg sre used ta ernglasize :he absfizcf Eeo;nr.*'yinderlying tFe design
o
The bujldilg's layoul, conipising a mein floo; posi of5ce and ugrperflo+r office space.Ibe pcst
oflice area includei public space"separalepubiic au;*{$ a}d $JX!d}all"inl ligbtiDg, Tbe ilterior
spaceis opeo and fler:ible tr, accomnrodatedifrrem tue*
'
Ibe buiidi-ng'slocatior oo a comer iol at o e erlgeofrhe busilers dis'irict.tlong a major
tborougbfare.
AII maintenanc.cand repair work, aa well as futu.* intervai:tious, sholld airrr ttr resp*o'ti.besecharaclei- .
defining elerneat*
For further guiciaace,please refer io tbe FH-ERO{l+,le oJ'F.ruc!i!:e.
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E. Existing Floor Plans, from Meiklejohn Report
F. People Consulted
Jim Chute, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Dawson Creek
Gerry Clare, President, South Peace Historical Society; Co-Manager, South Peace Historical Society
Archives
Ellen Corea, Curator / Director, Dawson Creek Art Gallery; President, South Peace Community Arts
Council; Treasurer, Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre
Greg Dobrowolski, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Dawson Creek
Gordon Grant, General Manager, North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St. John
Barb Handysides, Past Chair, Downtown Business Association
Terri Hanen, Director, Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre; Treasurer, South Peace Community Arts Council
Carrie Kurtenbach, Mile 0 Air Cadet Squadron
Calvin Kruk, Mayor, City of Dawson Creek
Cory Longley, Dawson Creek
Debbie Longley, Head, Drama Program, South Peace Secondary School
Emanuel Machado, Director of Corporate Planning & Sustainable Community Development, City of
Dawson Creek
Ryan MacIvor, Assistant General Manager, Encana Events Centre
Edward Mah, Chair, Downtown Business Association
Audree Nelson, Owner, Picture It! Framing & Gallery Inc.
Duncan Redfearn, Building Maintenance Coordinator, City of Dawson Creek
Walter Schoen, Co-Manager, South Peace Historical Society Archives
Shelly Woolf, Treasurer, City of Dawson Creek
This list does not include participants at the Community Workshop nor respondents to the Organizational
Survey.
COMMONWEALTH HISTORIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
308 - 2233 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 3H9
Tel: (604) 734-7505
Fax: (604) 734-7991
E-mail: [email protected]
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53 Herriott Street
Perth, Ontario K7H 1T5
Tel: (613) 267-7040
Fax: (613) 267-1635
E-mail: [email protected]

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