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The Adaptive Reuse of Wesley United Church

The Genesis Team  Myles Davis- Project Manager  Andrei Gnasienco- Research Analyst  Nicola Iozzo- Policy Analyst  Angela Jiang- Community Engagement  Matthew Senyshen- Communication

Presentation Overview • Wesley United Church • Study Area • Accomplishments • Current Social Issues • The Future Of Cambridge • Community Centre Comparison • Proposed Options  Short term: Community Centre  Long term: Neighbourhood Association

Wesley United Church Galt  Original Sanctuary (1880)  Church Services  Apple corps Café  Christian Education Wing  Preschool  community meeting space  women’s fitness  Wesley House  Galt of the Grand BIA  Naturopath

Study Area  Downtown Galt at Wesley United Church and the surrounding area Points of Interest Include:  The Grand River  Cambridge City Hall  Farmer’s Market  Idea Exchange Centre  Restaurants (Cambridge Mill)  Shops  Christian Places of Worship

Accomplishments  Apple Corps Café  Saturday Mornings  Sell Pies, apple dumplings and beverages  Raise money  Church preservation  AfriCan program  Out of The Cold  Very successful program to help homeless find sufficient housing  AfriCan  Support for a village in Africa

Current Issues • Absence of Youth-oriented Community Centre • Absence of Neighbourhood Association • Increased presence of substance use in region • Lack of affordable housing

Vision for Cambridge  Retain Historical Morphology and Architecture  Promote a wide range of housing and employment opportunities  150 residents & jobs/ha 2  Increase Ease of Access and Transportation  Promote community unity

Wesley United David Duward Centre Church Target Demographic Target Demographic   Seniors Youth   Minimum Age 18  Current Programs  Current Programs  Apple Corps - with Farmer’s Market  Sports  Classrooms for Young Children   Badminton, Tai chi Fitness Programs  Arts & Crafts  Proposed Programs - Community Centre   Baking, Painting, Bingo Volunteer Program for Youth  Education  Drug Prevention Centre   Health, Travelogues Art Classes & Murals  Daily Meals  Affordable Housing Programs  Operating Hours  Operating Hours  9 am to 4 pm  9 am - 9 pm 

Proposed Options

Community Centre: Current state Short Term • Drug use issues present in Galt Drug Use Prevention • Fentanyl related overdoses Implications • Bring awareness to drug social issue • Help addicts become clean • Prevention Next Steps • Initiate opiate anonymous

Community Centre: Current state Short Term • Affordable housing in need in Affordable Housing Cambridge Implications • Helps to families find affordable housing • Provides link between families and Housing Cambridge Next Steps • Create joint operation between Housing Cambridge and community centre

Community Centre: Current state Short Term • Outside of church not Art Gallery/Murals aesthetically pleasing Implications • More inviting to church and farmers market • Involves the local community Next Steps • Attract local artistic talent to paint murals

Community Centre: Short Term Removal of Pews Current state Sanctuary space not fully being used • Implications Allows for more space to be used for programs and activities • Next Steps Proceed in the removal of pews • Sell pews to interested parties • Funding sources for pews • Fundraisers • Apple Corps •

Community Centre: Short Term Youth Volunteers and Programs Current state Not enough community involvement • Implications Involves greater youth involvement • Strengthens community as a whole • Addresses & raise awareness of problems within the youth • community Promote healthy lifestyle choices • Next Steps Increase interest in youth involvement •

Community Centre: Long Term Neighbourhood Association Current state No neighbourhood association in Downtown Galt • Implications Strengthen community • Implement & discuss programs concerning residents • Next Steps Setup neighbourhood association structure •