SPACE M ATCHING IN T HE F ALSE C REEK F LATS Workshop Summary Prepared by CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. | February 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OVERVIEW
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Workshop Summary ...............................................................................................1 Purpose of the Workshop .....................................................................................1 Who Attended .........................................................................................................2 What We Heard ......................................................................................................2
WORKSHOP OUTCOMES
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Introductions ..........................................................................................................3 Learn .........................................................................................................................5 Collaborate ..............................................................................................................6 Connect ....................................................................................................................8
APPENDICES
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Feedback Forms .....................................................................................................iii Workshop Attendees ............................................................................................ix
FALSE CREEK FLATS SPACE MATCHING WORKSHOP SUMMARY | Vancouver Economic Commission | February 2015
The Vancouver Economic Commission’s purpose is to posiUon Vancouver as a globally recognized city for innovaUve, creaUve and sustainable business. Towards this goal, we are working to catalyze business acUvity in the inner city industrial lands of the False Creek Flats. The VEC would like to thank all those whose valuable contribuUon made this event and report possible, including the over 40 individual Vancouver businesses who parUcipated in the Space Matching workshop and provided their insights and shared their vision for the Flats. About the VEC The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is an agency of the City of Vancouver located in British Columbia, Canada. It works to strengthen the city’s economic future by helping existing businesses grow, attracting foreign investment and promoting international trade opportunities, researching the business environment, and serving as the voice of business at City Hall. It works closely with local business stakeholders and relevant departments of all levels of government. It engages with peer organizations in the region and broad-‐based and sector-‐specific industry associations. It also collaborates with post-‐ secondary institutions, legal, real estate and business services professionals, and others whose work affects economic development of the region. In short, the VEC connects local and international businesses to the right people.
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February 2015 | Vancouver Economic Commission | FALSE CREEK FLATS SPACE MATCHING WORKSHOP SUMMARY
OVERVIEW –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– QUICK FACTS What? Workshop and networking opportunity to bring together those looking for space soluUons, with those that have space, buildings or developments underway in the False Creek Flats.
When? Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 2:00 -‐ 5:00 pm
WORKSHOP SUMMARY The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) organized event brought together businesses, property owners, developers, and other real estate professionals to share informaUon about the Flats; idenUfy current successes and challenges; and strengthen connecUons between the many organizaUons that are acUve in the area. A key intended outcome of the workshop was to connect those who have space to rent, lease, or sell to those who have immediate or anUcipated space needs. This workshop supplemented extensive work VEC has conducted in the Flats to idenUfy emerging economic sectors (See URL to the le`, “Find Out More?”). Through a combinaUon of open group dialogue and topic-‐based discussions, the workshop was structured around three main themes: •
LEARN: Share informaUon and perspecUves to help establish a shared understanding of current condiUons and future direcUons for the Flats.
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COLLABORATE: IdenUfy key issues and opportuniUes that will shape the evoluUon of spaces in the Flats and the experiences of all user groups.
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CONNECT: Provide an opportunity for businesses to discuss their space needs, and for owners/developers to highlight the types of spaces that exist or may be developed – with the goal of defining emerging trends and establishing new connecUons or partnerships.
Where? Centre for Digital Media 685 Great Northern Way
Who? 35 akendees represenUng a wide variety of businesses, land or building owners, and real estate professionals.
Find Out More? www.falsecreekflats.ca www.vancouvereconomic.com/ page/green-‐enterprise-‐zone
PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP •
Hear about parUcipants’ “Flats” experience;
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Confirm who has space and who needs space in the area;
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Explore some of these issues and opportuniUes;
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Learn about the range of businesses in the area;
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Learn about available building space;
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Provide an opportunity to make connecUons that could lead to either providing space or finding space in the area;
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Connect unlikely allies with complementary goals, needs, or vision.
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WHO ATTENDED Akendees included a range of business owners, organizaUons, building or property owners, and developers or real estate professionals In addiUon to their interest in talking about space needs, parUcipants also came to learn more about the different groups working in the Flats, and to beker understand the vision for the area. Akendees included: • developers
• biotechnology
• art insUtute
• real estate services
• urban agriculture
• music venue
• green technology
• financial insUtuUon
• mobile electronics
• technology support
• reprographics
• digital media
• social services
• circular economy
• recycling
• food services
• arts/producUon space
WHAT WE HEARD In reflecUng on the wide variety of perspecUves and experiences shared by parUcipants, there is a strong sense that the False Creek Flats are a unique and vital element in Vancouver’s economic landscape. While the event provided a valuable opportunity to discuss space needs, it also served as a catalyst to start everyone thinking about how the Flats might evolve, and what factors will define this area in the future. The Flats have become a home for acUviUes that benefit from the mix of spaces, proximity to the city centre, and ability to cluster with similar businesses. Three sectors were emphasized: the green/circular economy; digital media; and a design/arts sector that may include home furnishing and the “maker” movement. ConUnuing to support these sectors, with appropriate spaces and by establishing partnerships, will contribute to the unique idenUty of the Flats. Many spoke about the need to ensure land uses and spaces remain, or become more flexible; with emphasis on the need for funcUonal light industrial space that might also allow for “messy and loud” primary uses, along with secondary uses, such as the office space needed to run a business. As the Flats begin to redevelop, the quesUon of affordability was also raised; what measures can be taken to ensure that start-‐ups and entrepreneurs will have access to affordable space? What do developers need to be able to provide the spaces that will support the range of businesses that want to locate here? These discussion topics fit within the larger message that a vision and guiding policy for the area is needed.
HIGHLIGHTS EMERGING SECTORS • Green/Circular Economy • Digital Media • Design/Arts/Making THEMES • Maintain/develop flexibility • Preserve affordable incubator/start-‐up space • Explore new approaches to development • Guiding policy is needed
The enthusiasUc response from a wide cross secUon of Flats users, and the quality of the discussion resulted in a successful event that may yet yield further conversaUons and connecUons.
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WORKSHOP OUTCOMES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTRODUCTIONS An iniUal round of introducUons asked parUcipants to idenUfy if they “have space” or “need space”. The table below lists the needs that were idenUfied through this exercise, as well as those needs or spaces that were idenUfied through further discussions (*Several organiza:ons provided their needs, but could not a=end the event).
HAVE SPACE
NEED SPACE
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City of Vancouver (lands & buildings)
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City of Vancouver (looking to acquire space)
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Ralph’s Radio (moving from 1st & Main)
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Ralph’s Radio (relocaUng)
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New Cressey building at 5th and Yukon
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Burrik Brothers (15,000 sf)
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Great Northern Way Campus (will have 550,000 sf in exisUng & future buildings)
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Stemcell Technologies (100-‐200,000 sf office and lab space)
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Food Bank (looking to expand/relocate)
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Food Bank (looking to expand by 30-‐40%)
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PCI building on GNW campus lands
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Habitat for Humanity (10,000 sf)
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Emily Carr
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Common Thread texUle hub (2,500 sf)
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Discovery Parks (vacancies at 887 GNW + future development site at 1980 Foley)
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Nectar Juicery (needs 3,500 sf for producUon space)
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Hive MediaWorks (needs shared office, 500 sf)
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Commissary Kitchen (at capacity, looking to expand)
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Sky Harvest (2,000 -‐ 4,000 sf, roo`op space?)
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Maker Labs (15,000 -‐ 25,000 sf))
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Brokers looking to market spaces
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SPCA (looking for 1+ acre site)*
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Greener Print* (4,000 sf for showroom office and warehouse in green business hub)
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Frog Box* (2-‐2,500 sf warehouse with small office component)
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Hurdler Studios* (5-‐10,000 sf character space for design studio & 2-‐3,000 sf for product development
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Ello* (6-‐10,000 sf for cold storage & distribuUon)
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Cryopeak* (looking for industrial/manufacturing space)
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Reliance (land to develop)
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ONNI (developing west porUon of campus)
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BCTIA InnovaUon Hub (26,000 sf tech office)
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Maker Labs (will have space in new facility)
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Brokers looking to market spaces
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SPCA is looking to relocate & sell current holdings*
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FLATS FACTS
Who is in the Flats? Logistics Construction
Food and Accomodation
Retail Services
The Flats represent 15% of Vancouver’s industrial land base
Wholesale
Real Estate & Rental Manufacturing
300+ Acres
Arts and Recreation
Other
FLOOR SPACE BREAKDOWN
26%
25% Repair + Manufacturing
64%
of businesses have more than 50 employees
22% Retail + Showroom 21% Storage + Warehousing
of businesses have less than 5 employees
13% Office + Administration
500+ Businesses Service-‐based Businesses Wholesale Arts + Recreation Manufacturing Construction Logistics Food + Accommodation Educational institutions Technology Retail
Top Reasons for
Locating in the Flats
Low Cost Land Rent
8,000+ EMPLOYEES
95%
Ample Parking Space
83%
Proximity to Downtown
65%
Access to Transit
63%
Large Truck Access & Loading Bays
69%
Percentage of Importance
SHARING THE FLATS EXPERIENCE Nectar Juicery Wants to expand their current operaUon by 3,500 sf to include a producUon space, and retail space in front. Interested in models of co-‐locaUon that would allow for sharing of spaces not fully uUlized. ContribuUng to the established food-‐ based economy in the Flats.
Burritt Brothers Carpet & Floors Looking for an opportunity to merge two locations into one that will provide for office, showroom and warehouse space. See potential for a Vancouver Design hub to emerge here and opportunities to share certain types of spaces.
CBRE Have been providing real estate services for land owners in the Flats for many years & are familiar with the needs of the different sectors.
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LEARN The first porUon of the workshop included presentaUons from VEC and several established businesses in the area to profile their Flats experience. A brainstorming acUvity then asked parUcipants to share “one word” to describe the Flats today, and one to envision the types of acUviUes that might be flourishing here 25 years in the future. Sharing this informaUon and hearing many diverse perspecUves helped to establish a shared understanding of current condiUons and start people thinking about future opportuniUes.
TODAY
FUTURE
VEC highlighted some of the key Flats Facts
SHARING THE FLATS EXPERIENCE continued Recycling Alternatives
Maker Labs
RepresenUng businesses that are part of the circular economy. Currently operaUng in a co-‐locaUon space with United We Can that meets their needs and are looking for complementary partners.
Great demand for the model of creaUve spaces. Moving to a new space in the Flats to accommodate creaUve industry that is flourishing in these flexible spaces.
Great Northern Way Campus The campus vision includes significant growth in office space for high tech and digital media, as well as educaUonal faciliUes and public realm improvements.
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COLLABORATE Using sUcky notes to record their top three thoughts, parUcipants idenUfied key issues related to finding or creaUng space in the False Creek Flats. The group then turned their akenUon to the opportuniUes they see for the future of the Flats. Several categories emerged in each discussion. The comments highlighted below list some of the specific challenges facing individual businesses, and also speak to some of the higher-‐level issues that impact many users. Comments provided through the feedback forms paralleled many of the comments that were made in the workshop. Some of the issues raised may have a straighvorward soluUon, while others may require improvements to systems or infrastructure, City policy changes, or establishing new partnerships. In terms of opportuniUes, ideas for the future focused on themes of collaboraUon, creaUvity, flexibility, and innovaUon. The Flats are seen as a space for the growth of unique sectors in Vancouver, but it was also recognized that land use policy and regulaUons would need to support this rapidly transforming area.
Key Issues Supply and Demand (16 comments) •
Lack of non-‐tradiUonal space
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Need for more modern office spaces
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High demand for certain spaces (e.g. 3,000 sf size range)
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Difficult to find the right space for reasonable rent
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Aging faciliUes, some in poor condiUon
A sticky note for your thoughts! Recording issues and ideas
LAND USE POLICY
+ COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, FLEXIBILITY & INNOVATION
Land Use (12 comments) •
Planning process for area delayed -‐ future uncertain
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Municipal approvals challenging with no policy context
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Need more flexibility in land use opUons
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Interest in live/work
Transportation (6 comments) •
Rail lines provide opportunity, but also a physical barrier
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Parking for employees and customers is important (well-‐located, safe)
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Public transportaUon opUons limited
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Truck traffic (for deliveries in and out) needs to be accommodated
ACHIEVING SPACE FOR UNIQUE SECTORS TO GROW
Affordability (6 comments) •
Affordability is a key concern for those looking to rent/buy/build
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Land costs are escalaUng
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Proximity to downtown increases costs
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Social (4 comments) •
There is no social hub or focus in the area
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Employees and students have few food or service opUons
Safety (4 comments) •
Crime (the`, graffiU, vandalism, dumping) is evident in the area
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It’s easy to get lost (maze-‐like streets)
Timing (3 comments)
Themes emerging related to opportunities for the future
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A space may not be available when it’s needed
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Lease terms may prevent a move when a more appropriate space becomes available
Opportunities for the Future Green/Circular Economy (12 comments) •
Diversity of uses (industrial, arts, green businesses, community/ non-‐profits) supporUng innovaUve processes, products, and services
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CollaboraUon between mulUple sectors
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Stacked uses, e.g., verUcal warehousing and light industrial uses
Flexible Zoning (8 comments) •
Allow for more density and range of uses
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More live/work and student housing
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Redevelopment and built-‐to-‐suit developments responding to emerging space needs
Creative Spaces (11) •
Development of this area as a tech and innovaUon hub
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A community food asset focused on access to healthy food and food educaUon
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A creaUve design district within Vancouver
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More Maker Space and space for emerging art and design professionals
Other (several unique topics identified) •
FormulaUon of a clear vision that is widely shared
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PromoUon of sustainable commuUng
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Overall renewal of the Flats
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AcUvate the Flats with more residents living here
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CONNECT With the intenUon of facilitaUng more focused discussion about current needs/future opportuniUes and establishing connecUons between user groups, the final component of the workshop was structured around five topics that emerged during earlier discussions. The topics considered needs associated with a Ume horizon, key business sectors in the area, and consideraUon for balancing supply and demand.
Short Term Space Needs (immediate or within a few months) This group was intended to connect businesses looking to locate or move to new space within the Flats in the short-‐term, with those who may have appropriate spaces to meet these needs. No successful matches were made during the session. Available office space did not meet the needs of the two businesses in need of industrial space. This reflects comments made throughout the workshop that finding an appropriate space, at the right Ume, at an affordable rent, is challenging.
Mid to Long Term Space Needs (2-‐5 years) This group consisted mainly of developers with buildings currently under development, or those interested in what they will be able to do with land holdings in the near future. There were also several businesses looking to make a move within the Flats. •
A clear vision and policy to guide future land use decisions is needed. Without this direcUon, many landowners are delaying development, or building within current zoning parameters, which may not be producing spaces that can be uUlized by the emerging economic sectors in the Flats (e.g. large format car dealerships).
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Zoning restricUons are a challenge for owners and renters -‐ some exisUng spaces will not allow the types of businesses that may find a space suitable (e.g. no office or retail uses in industrial spaces).
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Over time the area will need to develop more social and community amenity spaces to service the needs of the people who work/study in or visit the area, and attract more employers. Food services and public space improvements were highlighted.
Groups discussing topics in detail
There are a number of spaces that will be available in the next few years for creaUve office and digital media.
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Creative/Design Cluster The topic of creaUng a creaUve/design cluster in the Flats underscored the success of the “maker” movement and the potenUal for similar established businesses (such as Burrik Brothers and Colin Campbell) to locate here and explore cooperaUve uses and spaces. An example of this might be: uUlizing showroom spaces for presentaUons or art installaUons a`er hours. Types of acUviUes and spaces: •
Home furnishing & interior design. Need good vehicular access, large areas, mulU-‐level faciliUes for offices, warehousing, and showrooms.
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New entrepreneurs. e.g., Emily Carr alumni needing transiUonal spaces, shared studio spaces, and pay-‐to-‐play models as their work and businesses evolve over Ume.
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Makers. Need a variety of studio spaces.
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Theatre, art, music.
Green Businesses & the Circular Economy Many of the parUcipants in this discussion represented businesses that are currently located in the Flats, but see opportuniUes to maximize the use of space in a more effecUve way. •
Space sharing, with a focus on co-‐locaUon, uUlizing roo`ops, and uUlizing vacant spaces for temporary purposes were key themes.
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UnconvenUonal partnerships to meet specific space needs were discussed. e.g., sharing producUon spaces, uUlizing roo`op space for micro-‐gardens or solar energy demonstraUons.
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Knowledge sharing and communicaUon was idenUfied as a challenge. ConnecUng potenUal partners at the right Ume is a criUcal component of successful space matching. A digital interface was suggested (perhaps on the VEC website).
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Several businesses made potenUal connecUons: Commissary Connect + Maker Labs will discuss complementary faciliUes; Recycling AlternaUves + VREC + SkyHarvest may explore greenHUB roof installaUons.
Active participation and discussion on a variety of topics
Supply & Demand to Meet Future Needs In this discussion, participants identified that there is an increasing demand for space in the Flats due to the proximity to transit, range of space types and costs, and a new demographic of entrepreneurs with diverse needs are coming here. Suggestions for meeting demands in the future included a variety of factors: •
Increase flexibility in zoning: Allow for a range of uses that ensure a variety of uses can be accommodated and spaces can adapt to changing needs.
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Focus on improving safety and providing ameniUes for the workforce (e.g., safe streets, transit access, food services).
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Consider economic incenUves to keep the Flats diverse: tax exempUons, credit for rental/social enterprise, parking reducUons, density bonuses.
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APPENDICES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Feedback Forms The Feedback Forms asked a variety of quesUons regarding space needs, connecUons, issue and opportuniUes. These forms offered parUcipants to highlight their own specific needs and observaUons in more detail; twenty-‐ three feedback forms were submiked.
Who Needs Space? •
Colin Campbell: 12-‐15,000 sf. of light industrial/showroom space;
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Burrik Bros.: Needs 15,000 sf. to merge two locaUons into one;
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Stemcell Technologies: Office space at a rate of 5-‐15,000 sf./year;
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Sky Harvest: 2,300 sf. of warehouse space;
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Vancouver Renewable Energy: Looking for space;
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Maker Labs: 15,000 to 25,000 sf. for workshops and studios; 3 phase power; high ceilings; natural light;
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JLL: Looking for office space on behalf of companies;
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Chard Development: Looking for new development sites; and
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Greater Vancouver Food Bank: Currently idenUfying a site for a new facility with the City of Vancouver.
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SPCA: Need over one acre, which could be stacked to replace their facility in 5 years in expanded footprint. Wants to partner with the City and co-‐own. Space should include access to parks for dog walking.
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Greener Print: 4,000 sf. for a showroom, offices and warehouse. Wants to locate near other green businesses, develop the green enterprise zone and have access to digital design talent from CDM and Emily Carr University.
Who Has Space? •
GNW Trust: Will have a lot of space (550,000 sf) in 2-‐5 years. Looking for tenants that align with GNW Trust’s vision of connecUng academics and industry especially in digital media;
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Discovery Parks: Small office, co-‐locaUng spaces for tech companies at 887 GNW and 1980 Foley Street, vacant land to develop;
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City of Vancouver: City owned lands & premises;
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Cressy Development Group: 73,000 sf. of new space will be available in 2016 for light industrial and office;
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JLL: 380 West 5th Avenue for light industrial/office;
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Reliance ProperUes Ltd. – has 50,000 sf. site to develop; and
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BCTIA InnovaUon Hub: 26,000 sf. of technology accelerator space for start ups includes training, mentoring and shared services.
Other Reasons for Coming to the Space Matching Event •
Interested in the future of Glen Drive properUes;
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Want to understand the vision for the area;
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Exploring roo`op greenhouse potenUal;
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Looking for collaboraUve opportuniUes;
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Learning about other groups;
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Want to operate in the area;
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Share my thoughts and ideas of what may or may not work; and
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Hear about needs and current activities for long term City operations; some need for future redevelopment.
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Challenges in the Flats Transit/Transportation/Access/Connections • • • •
Parking (5); Lack of clarity on transit & SkyTrain (3); Truck and general access (3); and No north-‐south pedestrian or cycling connecUons (2).
Permitted Uses • • • • • •
QuesUons around housing and the possibility of residenUal development (2); Live/work; Office; Retail; Lack of café/restaurants; and Pressure on light industrial land and zoning.
Zoning & Long Range Planning • • •
Clarity needed on zoning potenUal and flexibility in zoning (6) Need for a future vision and planning clarity (5); and Lack of City process is holding back change and therefore supply.
Environmental Issues • •
Sea level rise; and Soil condiUons.
Space Needs & Requirements • • • • • •
High ceiling space; Appropriate size of spaces; Finding the right tenants for spaces; Lack of suitable office space; Lack of available space; and Age of buildings.
Timing • • •
Supply meeUng demand; High demand area; and Speed of permits.
Other Issues
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Street cleanliness and safety; No criUcal mass yet; Property management on some of the larger sites like GNW; and Availability of land for development of ameniUes.
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Opportunities for the Flats Planning Process •
City process needs to move ahead to clarify and simplify, provide flexible zoning, encourage development for a diverse, healthy, mixed use community (5).
Permitted Uses • • • • • • • • • • • •
Design and Décor District; Galleries and Art Studios; High tech; Green enterprise zone; Emily Carr re-‐locaUon; More residenUal (2); Food services (2); Retail (2); Office; Tech., innovaUon, social hub, e.g., recycling, arUsts etc.; Drive area could be rezoned for tech or office space; and Flexible industrial and office (stacked uses) would release potenUal.
Innovation • • • • • • •
InnovaUve showcase space with closed loops (food, waste); Incubator zone for materials recovery; Co-‐locaUon area (3); PotenUal for major commercial/tech hub; Encouraging more green buildings and green energy; Develop 3-‐5 big ideas for the future of the Flats; and Opportunity for strong public realm.
Transportation •
Improved SkyTrain and transit connecUons (2).
Economy • • • •
PotenUal jobs hub; Beker uUlizaUon of land base for economic benefit; Proximity to downtown, good locaUon (3); and MarkeUng the Flats.
Land Utilization •
Large parcels of relaUvely undeveloped land (2).
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Making Connections & Staying in Touch When posed with the quesUon “Did you make new connecUons today?” on the Feedback Form, 17 (of the 23 completed forms) said they made a connecUon and six did not respond. Name
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Organizadon
Contact
Why
Chris Dragon
Colin Campbell
chris@colcam.com
Info. on suitable space coming online in the Flats over Ume
Braden Hall
Davies/Hall ReMax
braden@davieshall.ca
If uses fit the zoning, such as wholesale gi`, industry and guidance in making our building more flexible
MarUn Hogan
Stemcell Technologies Inc.
marUn_hogan@mac.com
Looking for land owners & developers to make suitable space available for the long term
Aaron Quesnel
Sky Harvest
Aaron@skyharvest.ca
Wants to receive info. on upcoming events
Rob Baxter
Renewable Energy
Robert@yrec.ca
Looking for space, more building solar energy leases, roof top systems in the area
Louise Schwarz
Recycling AlternaUve
Derek Gaw
Maker Labs
derek@makerlab.com
Connect with space owners
David Porte
Porte Developments
david@porte.ca
Would like good clarity on follow-‐up & outcomes
Emily Kaplan/ KrisUne Liu
GNW Trust
emily@gnwtrust.ca krisUne@gnwtrust.ca
Looking for people needing space in 2-‐5 years in digital media and creaUve sectors
Laura Cassin
Discovery Parks
lauracassin@discoveryparks.com
OpportuniUes for collaboraUon
Patrick Murphy
Chard Developments
patrick.murphy@vancouver.ca
Looking for potenUal tenants looking for space; developer acUvity
Janine de la Salle
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
janine@foodbank.bc.ca
Looking for development & construcUon partners
Hani Lamman
Cressy Development Group
hani@cressy.com
Office and Industrial tenants
Ronan Pigok
JLL
ronan.pigok@jll.com
John Stovell
Reliance
jstovell@telus.net
Steve Thomson
BCTIA Innovation Hub
stevethomsonconsulUng.ca
Looking for potenUal partners working in the circular economy
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Workshop Feedback We posed the quesUon “Was this workshop useful?”. Of the 23 people that filled in Feedback Forms: •
14 parUcipant found the workshop useful;
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7 parUcipants did not respond to the quesUon;
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1 parUcipant found it limited as it did not engage the City of Vancouver Planning Department, and zoning and permiked uses are the key issues from this parUcipant’s perspecUve. A secondary issue is public ownership of the land; and
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1 parUcipant found the video and photo recording too much, distracUng, and somewhat uncomfortable.
Some suggesUons for improvements were provided: • •
Organize break out tables to connect complementary sectors. Provide a better description of the event. It could have been more specific. It was great, but not what was expected.
Other general comments on the workshop included: • • • • • • • • • •
Great event! Good to get a feel for vision & complicaUons; Good to connect with people in the area and hear their thoughts and perspecUves; FacilitaUng was great, everyone got to speak; Transparent connecUons; Well run; Great introducUons; Good concept; Would like good clarity on follow-‐up and outcomes; and Good. Start with the parameters with respect to city/regional plans, idenUfy what decisions are set in stone and which are open to discussion.
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Workshop Attendees Pietra Basilij
Vancouver Economic Commission
Rob Baxter
Vancouver Renewable Energy
Mike Blomkamp
PCI Group
Broek Bosma
Emily Carr
John Breckner
City of Vancouver
Harvey Burri;
Burri= Bros.
Laura Cassin
Discovery Parks
Tim Clark
Habitat for Humanity
Maureen Cureton
Vancity
Janine De La Salle
Vancouver Food Bank
Elvi Del Bianco
Vancity
Cory Dobson
City of Vancouver
Keith Donegani
Burri= Bros.
Chris Dragan
Colcom
Ed Ferreira
CBRE
Derek Gaw
Maker Labs
Braden Hall
FX/GX
Steve Hall
FX/GX
MarHn Hogan
Stemcell
Tori Holmes
Nectar
Emily Kaplan
GNW Trust
Kate Lambert
CitySpaces Consul:ng
Hani Lammam
Cressey Development
Adam Levine
Electric Owl
Dallas Luther
Maker Labs
John McPherson
Vancouver Economic Commission
Sarb Mund
Commissary Connect
Patrick Murphy
City of Vancouver
Cole;e Parsons
CitySpaces Consul:ng
Ronan Pigo;
JLL
David Porte
Porte Developments
Aaron Quesnel
Sky Harvest
Johanna Ronshausen
Vancouver Economic Commission
David Rurak
Ralph’s Radio
Louise Schwarz
Recycling Alterna:ve
Brian Sears
City of Vancouver
Jamie Vaughan
Onni
Juvarya Veltkamp
Vancouver Economic Commission
Steve Veltkamp
The Hive Mediaworks
Gord Wylie
Chard Development
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