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The Adaptive Reuse

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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

• pportunities

 150 residents & jobs/ha2

 Increase Ease of Access and Transportation  Promote community unity

Wesley United Church

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

David Duward Centre

Proposed Options

Community Centre: Short Term Drug Use Prevention

Current state

• Drug use issues present in Galt
• Fentanyl related overdoses

Implications

• Bring awareness to drug social issue
• Help addicts become clean
• Prevention

Next Steps

• Initiate opiate anonymous

Community Centre: Short Term Affordable Housing

Current state

• Affordable housing in need in

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: Short Term Art Gallery/Murals

Current state

• Outside of church not

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