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Perspectives on Hollyburn Ridge Cabin Area

Presentation to DWV Upper Lands Study Group 2014 June 25 Mike Rankin and Jackie Swanson

Harmony in Hollyburn Ridge

The Four Seasons

• Hollyburn

Harmony on Ridge and “Buffer Lands”

From Here …

…You Can Get There

Equilibrium of the HRA Cabin Puzzle

District West Vancouver Input of ~100 Permit Holders

• Finite Capital x 100
• Sweat equity x 300-400 members
• A Lot of Passion and Pride

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Gratification for many !

GOODWILL & SUPPORT

Unique Heritage Asset Sustainable Stewardship

Community Value

The Cabin Area By Numbers

 100 cabins (including 6 to be reactivated)  200-400 HRA members (w/w-out permits, family)  BC Assessment average lot ~ $50k  Assume Permit value also ~$50k (no statistics)  Estimated total asset value ~$5,000,000  Annual Permit revenue currently ~$2000/cabin

(annually increased)

 Collective Revenue: $200,000/yr; >$2,000,000/10yr  Collective Tax Revenue: ~$15,000  Liability coverage for DWV paid by permitees

The Supporting Cast

 HRA Board of Directors

 Cabins Alive ! Committee  Building Committee  Environmental Stewardship Committee  Social Committee  Inspections Committee

 HRA Membership

 200-400  Annual General Meeting

Our Expertise and Skills Set

 Log/post & beam builders  Professional tree faller  Certified WebMaster  Landscaper and Planner  Forester and Horticulture  Civil Engineers  Licensed Electricians  Environmental Engineers  Registered Prof. Biologists  CSAP Risk Assessor/Toxicology  Negotiation/Arbitration  Social Scientist  Great Musicians  Awesome Cooks  Continuity of Knowledge  Still Searching for:  Rocket Scientist  Brain Surgeon

Risk/Liability Management

HRA Risk Mitigation

 Cabin occupants deter wayward use of the land;  Cabin occupants guide lost hikers (e.g., Baden

Powell hikers);

 Bonfires are forbidden at HRA cabins area;  Wood Waste burns must be permitted and

coordinated with DWV and Fire Chief;

 Cabin woodstoves must comply by inspection;  HRA facilitates fire extinguisher group purchase;

HRA Risk Mitigation

 Cabin occupants mitigate danger trees;  Site safety of cabins co-managed with DWV;  Trails upgraded by HRA Trail Committee;  HRA Environmental Stewardship Committee;  Environmental Stewardship promoted by

Hollyburn Notable Cup;

 Environment Refuse Day fosters annual

removal of current/historical refuse;

The “Hollyburn Notable” Cup

 Eligibility: Open to All Public 1.

Honourary Achievement

2.

Heritage Preservation

3.

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

4.

Cultural Arts and Literature

Brilliant Insight and Foresight – 100 years ago!!

David Oppenheimer Second Mayor 1887-1890 Malcolm Alexander MacLean First Mayor 1886 Stanley Park was designated a National Historic Site of Canada by the federal government in 1988. It was deemed significant because the relationship between its "natural environmental and its cultural elements developed

• ver time" and because "it

epitomizes the large urban park in Canada.“ Stanley Park 2014 voted BEST Urban Park in the WORLD!

DWV ULSG – Can Demonstrate Same Foresight Today!

• Hollyburn Ridge, Cabin Area and its buffer

lands should be designated (zoned) a Protected Site by the DWV ULSG in 2014.

• It is deemed significant because the

relationship between its "natural environmental and its cultural elements developed over time (>85yrs)…

• and because "it is a unique union of social

heritage and valued ecosystem components harmonioulsy juxtaposed to a large urban setting”.

All cabins combined

Perspectives on Cabin Future

 Longterm Future and Administration  Mountain Culture as part of DWV Identity  Heritage and Preservation  Linkage to Hollyburn Lodge  Permit Renewal/Inspection Process