Market and Financial Feasibility study For the old Post oFFice dawson creek, bc
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
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 i Table of Contents Executive Summary ii 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Post Office / Federal Building 2 1.3 Previous Studies 3 1.4 Community Workshop 4 2. Market Analysis 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Dawson Creek Data 5 2.3 The Visitor Market 10 2.4 National Research 11 2.5 Conclusions 12 3. Space Program 13 3.1 Organizational Survey Results 13 3.2 Summary 20 4. Conclusions and Next Steps 22 4.1 Summary Conclusions 22 4.2 Next Steps 22 Appendixes 23 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 commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program ii 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. commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 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. commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
Scope of Work and Process
This study comprises five tasks:
1. Market and Audience Assessment
2. Space Program
3. Functional Plan
4. Organization and Operations Plan
5. 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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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)
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
30.0%
D aw s on C reek
25.0% B ritis h C olum bia
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0-19 20-29 30-44 45-64 65+ 75+
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
S ingle, N ever M arried Legally M arried
S eparated D ivorc ed
W idow ed
6%
9%
4% 37 %
4 3%
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
Under s ix
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%
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
14.0% 9.7%
25.0% 34.7%
16.5%
Les s than grade 9 G rades 9 to 13 Trades c ertific ate
C ollege U nivers ity
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
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.
1 4 .0 %
1 2 .0 %
1 0 .0 %
8 .0 %
6 .0 %
4 .0 %
2 .0 %
0 .0 %
00 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 er
0, 0 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 9 ,99 ov
$ 1 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 nd
de
r
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o
0t
o 00a
un 0
, 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 , 00 00
,
$ 10 $ 20 $ 30 $ 40 $ 50 $ 60 $ 70 $ 80 $ 90 $1
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%).
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 10
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.”)
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 11
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:
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 12
• 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.”
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 13
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 Dawson Creek Kiwanis Community Band
Peace Energy Cooperative Oma Productions
��������
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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 14
Alaska Hotel Dawson Creek Foster Parent Association
Dawson Creek PieceMakers Quilt Guild Friends of the Library, Dawson Creek
South Peace Historical Society Dawson Creek Farmers Market
South Peace BC Sustainable Energy Association Dawson Creek Weavers & Spinners
Dawson Creek DanceWorks Dawson Creek Sons of Norway Lodge #79
South Peace Community Arts Council Theatre BC: Peace River Zone
Peace Region Songwriters Association South Peace Senior Citizens Association #74
Peace River Regional District South Peace Players
Dawson Creek Potters Guild Dawson Creek Literacy Society
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Care Centre Mile Zero Cruisers
353 Mile 0 Air Cadet Squadron Mile 0 Quilters Guild
Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce Dionysus Theatre Company
Peace photoGraphics Inc. Dawson Creek Karate School
Visually Impaired Support Group 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 17
Art Classes 4
Performing Arts Classes and Rehearsals (e.g., theatre, music, dance) 8
Small Arts Studios or Practice Rooms 5
Exhibits or Displays 7
Administrative Offices 6
Meetings 16
Other (see below) 12
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedTable 2: Interest in New or Expanded Space
Public Arts
Performing Exhibits
Performances Art Studios or
Organization Name Arts Classes or Offices Meetings Other
or Other Classes Practice
and Rehearsals Displays
Events Rooms
Grad Fest Fashion Show &
Tea Fundraiser X
Peace Energy Cooperative X
Dawson Creek PieceMakers
Quilt Guild X X X Quilting room
South Peace Historical Society X archives, genealogical research
South Peace BC Sustainable
Energy Association X
Dawson Creek DanceWorks X X X Storage for props, costumes, etc
South Peace Community Arts
Council X X X X X X X
Peace Region Songwriters Workshops, CD Release parties, small storage, sales
Association X X of merchandise
Peace River Regional District X
Dawson Creek Potters Guild X X X X X X Studio and class room
Kiwanis Performing Arts
Centre / Child Care Centre X X X X X
353 Mile 0 Air Cadet Squadron X X up to 5 days a week usage for Cadets
Dawson Creek and District
Chamber of Commerce X X
Peace photoGraphics Inc. X X X
Visually Impaired Support
Group X
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
Dawson Creek Kiwanis
Community Band X X
Oma Productions X X X X
Dawson Creek Foster Parent
Association
Dawson Creek Farmers space to operate a farmers market on Sat. and
Market X X special occasions, eg Christmas sale
Dawson Creek Weavers &
Spinners X X conferences
Dawson Creek Sons of
Norway Lodge #79 X X
Theatre BC: Peace River Zone X X X large workshop space
South Peace Players X
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Dawson Creek Literacy
Society X X Classroom instruction, family literacy programs
Mile Zero Cruisers
Mile 0 Quilt Guild X X
Dionysus Theatre Company X X X
Dawson Creek Karate School X Karate Studio
FUN FIT Wellness workshop
TOTAL 17 4 8 5 7 6 16
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
15Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 16 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: commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
Table 3: Interest in Performance Space
Performance Use (# Rehearsal Use (#
Desired # of Seats
events/year) uses)
Minimum Optimum Maximum Low High Low High
Grad Fest Fashion Show & Tea Fundraiser 75 125
Dawson Creek DanceWorks 150 300 600 4 10 6 20
South Peace Community Arts Council 200 300 400 5 10
Peace Region Songwriters Association 250 350 400 6 4 12 9
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Care
300 300 300 50 100
Centre
Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce 20 50 150 1 0 3 0
Peace photoGraphics Inc. 50 200 250 2 10
Dawson Creek Kiwanis Community Band 250 300 400 4 7
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
Oma Productions 200 225 250 7
Theatre BC: Peace River Zone 150 300 2 10 5 15
South Peace Players 100 150 200 4 20 6 30
Dionysus Theatre Company 50 100 150 4 10 24 40
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
17Table 4: Interest in Other Space
ROOM USE # ROOMS CAPACITY NOTES SELECTED USERS
Meeting Room General Meetings 3 Up to 35 each Could be large dividable room Peace Energy coop.,
with acoustic separation; secure Sustainable Energy Assoc.,
storage closets, A/V Songwriters, Regional
District, KPAC, Chamber of
Board Room Meeting 1 Up to 35 Board Table, A/V Commerce, Oma Prods.,
Literacy Soc., Sons of
Norway, Visually Impaired
SG, others
Dance Studios Dance rehearsal, 4 ±20 dancers Sprung floor, mirrors KPAC, DanceWorks (daily),
public recitals (demountable in at least one Funfit
studio), drapes to cover mirrors,
fixed Barres in at least one studio,
ceiling height min. 12 ft
Music Practice Individual music 7 Up to 3 per Piano (digital) in 3 rooms,
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
studios room acoustic separation
Textiles Weaving, 2 15 – 20 1 room for weaving Spinners & Weavers,
spinning, quilting 1 room for quilting Piecemakers ,Quilters
Ceramics Pottery classes, 1 ±1,000 sq.ft. Environmental standards for air, Potters Guild (exclusive)
workshop water, sewer; electrical power
minimum 100 amps; storage for
clay, bisque and green ware
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
18
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedROOM USE # ROOMS CAPACITY NOTES SELECTED USERS
Multi-use Yoga, Fitness, 2 ±30 Sprung floor, ceiling height 10 ft. KPAC, Karate, Funfit,
movement Karate Theatre BC, Dionysus
Theatre
Bandroom Band rehearsal 1 40 chairs Acoustic separation, instrument Community Band
storage, portable risers
Daycare Childcare 3 65 total Meet Provincial regulations & KPAC Daycare Centre
codes, laundry, storage
Shared Office ±5 individual 1 750 sq.ft. Basic office equipment, internet DanceWorks, Arts Council,
Work stations access, secure files/closets Potters Guild,, Theatre BC,
Literacy Society, Karate
School
Office Secure offices 2 desks 250 sq. ft. Office equipment, secure storage KPAC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
closets/files
Reception Security / 2 workstations 200 sq. ft. Proximate to main entry Building operator
Reception desk
Kitchen Catering Kitchen Basic food 200 sq.ft. Certified, Industrial quality food To support resident
preparation preparation, refrigeration, storage organizations, catering,
childcare
Other Archival 4,000 sq.ft. Secure, environmental control, Historical Society,
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Research office and reading area Genealogical Society
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
19Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 20
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 Sprung floor, high ceilings,
600 – 800 sf mirrors, Barres
Multiuse Movement Studio 2 rooms Wood resilient floor
600 – 800 sf
Textile Classroom 2 classrooms Quilting and Spinning/Weaving
500 – 700 sf
Meeting Rooms 3 rooms Up to 35 persons. Could be
500 – 750 sf dividable space
Music Practice 7 rooms Individual practice
50 sf ea.
Ceramics 800 – 1,000 sf Suitable for pottery
Band Room Up to 40 Risers, acoustic separation
Daycare 3 classrooms
Offices shared (4 stations) Secure file storage
500 sf
private (2 offices)
Reception Desk
500 sf
Kitchen 300 sf Catering and meeting use
Archival Research 4,000 sf 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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 21 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. commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 22
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.
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program 23
Appendixes
A. Community Workshop: Notes and Potential Uses
Vision:
Anchor – holds focus for cultural and Close to high school and middle
heritage activity school
Holds info/learning/knowledge Safe haven/community centre
Downtown hub Here or elsewhere downtown
Source of pride for community Mid-sized theatre facility (250-300)
Heritage building Community centre serving all ages
Revitalize downtown Opportunity to show retrofit/green
Economically responsible facility
Location – social enterprises Build on successful models … and be
Centre for youth (up to 19) a success model
Do arts & crafts etc. Additional attraction downtown
Inexpensive Revitalize downtown
Juice bar/dance club Bring in kids from other towns
(Air cadets < DND reqmts)
Strengths:
Location Not in residential area
Large size (+/- 40,000 sq .ft.) Close to schools, library, arenas
Works well Potential for social entertainment
Know where to find it Easy to adapt
Architecturally interesting Potentially “green”
Heritage building/landmark Potentially financially independent
Secure Ownership
Elevator
Challenges:
Expense to renovate Immediate needs
Lack of parking (threats to KPAC, cadets,
Leaky roof archives, potters, etc.)
Financial uncertainty Lack of public support for arts
Public resistance to pay Need to be inclusive
Pleasing everybody Support from downtown merchants
Misinformation and Chamber of Commerce
Lack of a “champion” Communication
Election ‘08 Finding a management model
Unrealistic expectations supported by users
Find consensus and trust among use
Next steps:
Survey of users
Communicate info to the public
Board/Steering Committee
After study
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limitedCommunity Workshop Brainstorm Session – Potential Uses
General Performance Multi-purpose Rooms Studios Social Enterprise
Covered all winter spaces:
classrooms, internet, practice
booths (musical), gym (large for
parades & shows), dance studios Performance venue
(closed off), music lessons space, (stage, seating for Workshop space;
kiddie spaces, theatre, meeting & ~300-350, reasonable Multi-purpose room w/ cupboards large room for acting
greeting (café, restaurant) acoustics) (locking) classes, etc. Gift shop/coffee shop
Teaching studios (art, Revenue producing
Adaptable, multi-functional space (i.e. music, drama, crafts, (gift shop, coffee shop,
Art cooperative centre Acoustically sound accommodation for many invited groups) etc.) etc.)
Built for different
occasions (theatre,
Downtown arts centre, including concert, dance Rooms that can double as sleeping
music, crafts, dance settings) quarters for overnight/weekend visitors Media arts studios Coffee shop
Access at most hours 250-300 seat theatre Teen Centre (large enough for dances) Artists studios Commercial kitchen
Commercial kitchen
Education centre (be able to serve
Auditorium space for Public health can hold community dinners for concerts
Security so we can leave our theatre and workshops (teen pregnancy, After school music, and dances for up to
equipment in the room performance diabetes/diet, seniors) dance programs 200 people)
Accessibility (very well designed Auditorium w/ good
spaces for people with physical performing space Studio space large Social enterprise-
handicaps and accommodations (state of the art sound Classrooms for teaching youth of various enough so we can use ready space (kitchen,
for seniors system) ages our equipment (quilt) bar, training areas)
Drop-in centre:
New home for KPAC (daycare, affordable
dance studio, weaving, quilting, accessible
music studio, meeting rooms, Performance space all ages Soundproof music
etc.) (250-300 seats) Main floor open/flexible rooms
Community centre for performing Sound studio for
arts (i.e. a space for an enlarged Comfortable audience recording and
KPAC) seating Auditorium to display quilts fostering talent
Downtown attraction ("interpretive Main floor gallery & art Parade square area (25-50 cadets) - Soundproof studioGeneral Performance Multi-purpose Rooms Studios Social Enterprise
centre". Focused: green work in foyer usually equals large gym - space for songwriters
sustainable, heritage, arts, 3 times/week
post/mail services)
Music/arts studios
Aim is to house
(some)
equipment/instruments
Meeting rooms (where clubs & Provide learning space
Community cultural "learning" Performing associations can conduct for lessons (i.e. guitar,
centre space/theatre meetings/workshops) voice)
Pottery studio (secure,
vented space for guild
Meeting place for youth in the Downtown event and instruction of
area (facilitated) facility ("performing") Conference space ceramics
Multipurpose theatre Fundraising facility (open to community,
(+/- 300 seats) space designated just for fundraising) Sprung floor
Studio for DC band:
Classroom size with
high ceilings (18')
Storage for
Multi-cultural centre instruments
(presentation) Office space
Small sized
theatre/hall
Performance area w/
good acousticsCommunity Workshop Brainstorm Potential Uses (Cont’d)
Heritage Space Support Offices Daycare
Office space that is
secured (not open to
Regional archives & heritage centre Box office (community) other users per DND) Commercial daycare
Secure quarters
The Archives need a new home - present facility is due for demolition Room for equipment inaccessible to anyone
(~3,000 sq. ft., wheelchair accessible) storage (secure) else (DND regulations)
Shower/restroom
Archives - dry, secure, light - for storage and working facilities
Roots group- - secure area for equipment, meetings & work area Admin. Office
New home for Roots Parking
Temperature controlled for microfilm storage Loading bay
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 stationsMarket and Financial Feasibility Study for the Old Post Office, Dawson Creek, BC
Interim Report No. 1 - Market Analysis and Space Program
B. Results of the Commonwealth / AMS Organizational Survey
Organizations Surveyed
Kiwanis Community Band Mile 0 Métis Society Northeast Métis Association
KPAC Childcare Rotary Club, Noon Northern BC Toastmasters
Lindsay Molson School of Dance South Peace Historical Society Northern Lights College
Mile O Squadron Air Cadets South Peace Junior Soccer Oma Productions
Overture Concert Series Aboriginal Family Resources Peace Country Roots Group
Peace Energy Co-operative Society Peace Liard Regional Arts
Peace River Regional District Alzheimer Society Council
Peace River Songwriters Ancient, Free & Accepted Peace Region Arts Council
PieceMakers Masons Peace Region Songwriters
Potters Guild Bambini Daycare Peace River Organic Producers
South Peace Chapter of the BC Banners & Planter Association
Sustainable Energy Society Barrell Racing Club Peace River Zone Festival
South Peace Community Arts Campus Kids Daycare Precious Moments Daycare
Council Canadian Cancer Society RCMP
South Peace Grad Fest Child Care Resource & Referral Reality Bites
Committee Citizenship & Immigration Rotary Club, Sunrise
South Peace Historical Society Canada Royal Purple Lodge #85
Mile 0 Quilters Guild City Spaces School District No. 59
Mile 0 Cruisers Daughters of the Nile - Zenobia Scouts Canada
Sons of Norway Lodge #79 Club #7 Seventh Day Adventist Church
South Peace Players Dawson Creek & District South Peace Child Development
South Peace Players Chamber of Commerce South Peace Crime Prevention
South Peace Senior Citizens Dawson Creek & District Crime South Peace Junior Soccer
Association #74 Watch South Peace Music Teachers
Theatre BC Dawson Creek & District South Peace Oilmens
Alley Kat Players Diabetes Association Association
Brazilian Dance Group Dawson Creek & District Hospice South Peace Penguins Football
Communities in Bloom & Palliative Care Society Team
Dave McKeen's Piano School Dawson Creek & District Hospital Tae Kwan Do / Kickboxing
Dawson Creek Literacy Society Foundation Teddybear Family Daycare
Dawson Creek Potter Guild Dawson Creek Adult Mental Time Out for Seniors
Dawson Creek Spinners & Health Toronto Film Festival
Weavers Dawson Creek Farmer's Market Tourism Dawson Creek
Dionysus Theatre Dawson Creek Foster Parent Welcome Wagon
Dodge City Players Association YO! 360
Kiwanis Arts Centre Society Dawson Creek Karate School
Kiwanis Band Dawson Creek Karate School
Kiwanis Band (alternate) Dawson Creek Tourist
Kiwanis Kids Choir Information Centre
Latin Dance Elections BC
Lisa Bernier's Piano School Elections Canada
Mile O Grande Squares Girl Guides of Canada
Potters Guild Horticultural Society
South Peace Arts Society Independent Order of Foresters
Spinners & Weavers Investors Group
Vocaleeze Ladies Choir JT Safety Training
White Tiger Muay Thai Kinsmen Club
Kickboxing Club Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek Literacy Society Kneehigh Childcare
Songwriter's Association Knights of Columbus # 4680
Dawson Creek Country Dance Lions Club
Club Little Miracles Daycare
Dawson Creek Library Medieval Games Club
Dawson Creek Library (alternate) Mile O Shrine Club
Friends of the Library Moment in Time
Louisiana Pacific Woodland Mother Goose Pre-School
Division Nawican Friendship Centre
commonwealth historic resour ce m anagement limited1. Classroom Space Needs
Organization Type Size Use Notes
Peace Energy Cooperative workshop 25-30 Once or twice per video, sound, screen, kitchen
participants year
Dawson Creek PieceMakers Quilt Guild Meeting Room 20 - 25 people once per month lighting, plug ins, sewing tables, chairs, blackboard and video
equipment
Quilting 20-25 up to 4 times a year lighting, plug ins, sewing tables, chairs,
Workshops
South Peace BC Sustainable Energy workshop 25 participants 3/year Projector and screen
Association
South Peace Community Arts Council summer school
of the arts with
KPAC
Peace Region Songwriters Association Meetings and 12 - 24 persons 2 - 4 times a month small storage cupboard, access to water and plug in for coffeepot.
Workshops Reasonable soundproofing.
Peace River Regional District workshop 24 1-2 times per year yes
Dawson Creek Potters Guild Workshop / 1000 sq.ft. every day 100 amp breakers for kilns
studio
Classes 1000 min 4 classes of 10
weeks each
Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre / Child Dance classes: 15-20 students every week stereo, mirrors, sprung floor, sound proofing
Care Centre require 4 rooms day/evening and
per day Saturday
Music lessons:
require 7 rooms 1 student/1 every week
per day teacher day/evening sound proofing
Meeting rooms: capacity: 20-35
require 2 people 1-3 times per week tables/chairs, white board, audio visual in at least one room
Yoga/Senior capacity: 12-15
Fitness Class people 3 times per week sprung floor, mirrors, stereoYou can also read
