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BLUECABINFLOATINGARTISTRESIDENCY:PRELIMINARYFEASIBILITYREPORTgruntgalleryPreparedbyColeProjectsAugust29,2016

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PRELIMINARYFEASIBILITYREPORT

TABLEOFCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………… 42. BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………………………….. 53. VISIONFORTHEBLUECABINFLOATINGARTISTRESIDENCY………… 84. FINDINGS……………………………………………………………………………………..10

4.1. BLUECABINANDHERITAGE…………………………………………………10 4.2. REPAIRSANDMODIFICATIONFORNEWUSE……………………….104.3. ONTHEWATER:REGULATIONS…………………………………………...11

CLASSIFICATIONS REGISTRATIONANDLICENSING INSPECTIONS SAFETY

4.4. JURISDICTIONS…………………………………………………………………….124.5. PERMISSIONS……………………………………………………………………….12 TSLEIL-WAUTUTHNATION VANCOUVERPORTAUTHORITY CITYOFVANCOUVER

5. DESIGN………………………………………………………………………………………… 155.1. FLOATATIONOPTIONS………………………………………………………… 155.2. FLOATATIONOPTIONS,MAINTENANCE………………………………. 165.3. OPERATIONS……………………………………………………………………….. 16

POWER HEAT WATER SEWAGE

5.4. OPERATIONSCOSTING………………………………………………………….175.5. CONFIGURATIONS:BLUECABINSTUDIO,TINYHOUSE,

POWER/OUTBUILDING……………………………………………………….. 18

6. WATERWAYS,MOORAGEANDPOTENTIALPARTNERS………………….206.1. INDIANARM…………………………………………………………………………206.2. BURRARDINLET……………………………………………………………………216.3. FALSECREEK…………………………………………………………………………216.4. FRASERRIVER……………………………………………………………………….23

7. PROJECTPHASESANDRELATEDCOSTS,PRELIMINARYFINDINGS….248. APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………………………..26

8.1. CONTACTS,BYSECTION………………………………………………………..268.2. BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………29

9. CONTACT……………………………………………………………………………………….32

BLUECABINFLOATINGARTISTRESIDENCY,PRELIMINARYFEASIBIITYREPORT 1


1INTRODUCTIONTheaspirationtoreturnartistsAlNeilandCaroleItter’scabintotheforeshoretoserveasastudioaboarda‘roving’,off-the-gridfloatingartistresidencyisinspirational,daring,andlogisticallycomplex.Crossingoverjurisdictionalboundaries,theBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencywillassertapresenceforart,heritageandcultureamongsttheeconomiesoftradethatdominateourregion’swaterways.This“BlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencyPreliminaryFeasibilityReport”addressesthefirstroundofquestionsthatsupporters,potentialpartnersandfundersmightaskwhenconsideringthisambitiousproposal.ItpresentsinformationabouttheBlueCabin’sheritagestatus;theregulatoryconditionsguidingbuilding,travellingandmooringonthewater;andidentifiespotentialmooragesitesandpartners.Thisinformationwillaidinthedevelopmentofanupcomingdetailedresidencyfeasibilitystudyandbusinessplan,bothofwhichwillfurthertheresidency’songoingsustainableoperation.Celebratingthepotentialityoftheresidency,thisReportalsopresentsarangeofpossibilitiesforresearchandcollaborationthatarecross-culturalandmulti-disciplinary.Itbringsforwardadesireandneedforalternatemodesoflivingandworking,andexpandsourunderstandingofwhatconstitutespublicspace.DespiteVancouver’sinternationalreputationforproducingexceptionalartists,inflatedrealestatepricesmakeitchallengingatbestforartsorganizationstooffervisitingartistsspacesforresearch,experimentation,innovation,andexchange.Artistresidenciesexistworldwideandtheexperiencesofthosewhohavebeenluckyenoughtotakepartareoftendescribedaslifechangingandtransformational.Recognizingtheneedforsuchagenerativespace,theBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencypresentsanopportunitythatisuniquetothisregionwhileglobalinitsreach.


2BACKGROUND TheBlueCabinisadwellingthathasresistedownershipfor80yearsormore.From1932to2015,itrestedonpilingsabovetheintertidalzoneofhighandlowtidesonTsleil-WaututhterritorywithintheDistrictofNorthVancouver.ThecabinwasoriginallybargedoverfromCoalHarbourtoserveasaconvenientplacetolivewhiletheNorwegiancarpenterwhobuiltitworkedattheneighbouringshipbuildingyard.TuckedintoasmallcovebetweenCatesParkandMcKenzieBarge&MarineWays(previouslyMcKenzieBarge&DerrickCompany),ithadbeenstandingemptyforanumberofyearsbeforeartist/musicianAlNeilmovedtherein1966.Atfirsthewasapayingtenant,butovertheyears,heactedasanunofficialbeachwatchmaninexchangeforfreerent.HispartnerCaroleItterjoinedhiminthelate‘70sandbothusedthisveryspecialsiteasagenerativeplaceforartproductionuntiltheirevictionin2015.AscharacterizedbyheritagespecialistHalKalman,“[theBlueCabin]istheuniquesurvivorofaoncepopular,butnowvanishedwayoflife,whenpeopleoflittlemeanscouldlive‘offthegrid’in‘squats’alongthewaterfront,yetbewithinanurbanized,metropolitanarea.ManyofthesquattersintheDollartonareawereartistsandtheareaformedavitalartists’community.”1BesideAlandCarole,artistTomBurrows,GreenpeaceactivistDr.PaulSpong,andwriterMalcolmLowry,wereamongmanywholived,worked,andcreatedinthemodesthomesthatdottedtheshorelineoftheBurrardInlet.WiththeexceptionoftheBlueCabin,PortMetroandthemunicipalityremovedallofthesedwellingsinthelate1960sand‘70s.AlNeil’scabinwassparedbecauseofitsconnectiontoMcKenzieBarge.TheMcKenzieBargesitewassoldtoPolygonHomeswhoin2014,begantoactonplansforthesite’sredevelopmentas“CatesLanding”,a95-unitwaterfrontcondodevelopment.UndertheiragreementwiththeVancouverFraserPortAuthority,2Polygonwasobligatedtoremediatetheneighbouringcontaminated

1KalmanmakesreferencetohistorianNancyKirkpatrick,DirectoroftheNorthVancouverMuseumandArchives,“ReportonForeshoreCabinAdjacenttoFuturePolygonDevelopmentandCatesPark”submittedtotheDistrictofNorthVancouverCity,November16,2014.Heparaphrasesoneoftheitemsinherconclusionthatspeakstothe“highlysymbolicbuilding”andhowitconnectsustothepast.2TheVancouverFraserPortAuthorityisresponsibleforthestewardshipoffederalportlandsinandaroundVancouver.Theportauthoritymanagesover16,000hectaresofwater,morethan1,000hectaresoflandandapproximately350kilometresofshoreline.

Formuchofthetwentiethcentury,BurrardInletwashometosquatterslivinginhouseboats,floatingshacks,cabins,andforeshorecottagesonpilings.“Attheirheight,squattercommunitiesinVancouverwerehometoabout1,800people.3

SherylSalloum.

http://www.portvancouver.com/about-us/3“WithoutDeedofPermit:SquattersintheLowerMainland.”RaincoastChronicles19.HarbourPublishing,2003.


ThepointisthatsquattershavebeenapartoftheurbansceneinVancouverforalongtime.Thetermisoftenusedinapejorativesense,butasoftenasnotsquatters,despitetheirmarginallifestyle,havebeenproductivemembersofthecommunity,holdingjobs,raisingfamiliesand,inthecaseofNeil,Itterandothers,makingart.4

DanielFrancis

4Blog.Francis,Daniel.“HistoryofSquatting.”DanielFrancis,ReadingtheNationalNarrative.January24,2015.http://www.danielfrancis.ca/blog/history-squatting

foreshoresincludingthesmallbaythecabinwasnestledwithin.Toavoiddemolition,theBlueCabinCommitteeledeffortstomovethecabinfivekilometreswesttoasecurestoragelotforrepairandremediation.TheforcedevictionofAlandCarole,theremovaloftheBlueCabin,andthedevelopmentofCatesLandingarerepresentativeoftheongoinggentrificationoftheshoresofBurrardInlet.”5TheBlueCabinCommitteevolunteerteamthatworkedtosavethecabinconsistedofGlennAlteen,ProgramDirectorofgruntgallery;BarbaraCole,FounderandproducingmemberofOtherSightsforArtists’Projects;EstherRausenberg,Co-artisticDirectorofCreativeCulturalCollaborationsandDirectoroftheEastsideCultureCrawl;andProjectManagerMichaelJacksonfromPMVolunteers.BarbarasteppeddownfromtheCommitteeforthepurposesofproducingthisReport,andMarkoSimcic,artist,architectandmemberofOtherSights,joinedthegrouptoadviseduringplanningandfundraisingforthecabin’srepairs.

5Kalman,Hal.“StatementofSignificance”,2016.


3VISIONFORTHEBLUECABINFLOATINGARTISTRESIDENCY

TheimpetustosavetheBlueCabinbeganasaconversationamongstanumberofartistsandgrewintoaswellofsupportthattravelledwellbeyondthereachoftheVancouverartcommunity.Unitedintheirrecognitionofthecabin’ssignificance,peoplefromallwalksoflifesteppedup,wroteletters,andvolunteeredtheirtime,expertise,andresourcestoensurethe80-year-oldsquattersdwellinghadafuture,albeitonethatwasunknown.Thecabin’ssuccessfulmovewastheresultofcollaborativeeffort,agestureofcooperationthatisnowpartoftheethosofthefloatingartistresidency.Theideaofsettingthecabinadriftfromownershiporpermanentlocationtookshapeandgainedtractionthroughthecollaborationofthreedifferentartsorganizations:gruntgallery,OtherSights,andC3,allofwhomremaincommittedtostewardingthecabinintothefuture.Theirgoalistoremediateandrepurposethehistoriccabinasanartiststudio,andmountittoabargeorfloatingplatformalongsideatinyhouse,toserveasavital,offthegrid,multi-disciplinaryartistresidency.Theplatformwillbetowedbytugtooneofanumberofconfirmedmooragesitesforthedurationofeachartist’sstay.Visualartists,musicians,writers,andcuratorsfromaroundtheworldwillusetheresidencyasaplaceforresearch,experimentationandcreativeproduction,theiruniqueinterpretationsanddiscoveriessharedwiththepublicthroughopenhouses,events,andpresentations.Attheheartofthisvisionisarespectforconsultation,collaborationandexchange.TheBlueCabinCommitteerecognizesthatthesuccessoftheresidencyreliesuponthegenerosityofthepartnersandhostswhowelcomeitwithintheirjurisdictionsand,tothatend,haveinitiatedconversationswiththeTsleil-WaututhNation,FraserPortAuthority,DistrictofNorthVancouver,CityofVancouver,andCityofRichmond.Offeringartiststhespaceandtimetoresearch,develop,andsharetheirprojectsthroughlive/workresidenciesareoutofthereachofmost‘host’organizationsprimarilyduetothecrisisofunaffordabilityplaguingtheMetroVancouverarea.Despitebeingrecognizedasnecessarytomaintainingahealthyandvitalartcommunity,opportunitiesfordialogueandexchangewithartistsfromplacesbeyondthePacificNorthwestcontinuetodecline.TheBlueCabinCommitteesawthecabin’sreturntothewaterfrontasanaffordablewaytocounterthistrend.Foracapitaloutlayamountingtolessthanthecostofa1-bedroom


apartmentinVancouver,thecabin-studio,tinyhouse-accommodation,willprovidemuchneededspaceforguestartiststooccupytheintertidalzonewherequestionsofownershiparecuriouslysuspendedbetweentherulesofthelandandthewater.WhiletheongoinggentrificationoftheLowerMainlanderasesthecity’spast,thecabin/studioandsmalldwellingalignsthehistoryofsquattingalongtheBurrardInletwiththepresent-daytinyhousemovement,bothofwhichrepresentresourcefulsolutionstothechallengesoffindingaffordablehousingwithinametropolitanarea.WiththemythologizationofVancouver’snaturalsetting,thetendencyistolookouttowater/mountainviews.Asacountertothis,thefloatingresidencywillbeaplatformforre-directingone’sgazeandreflectionbacktothecity.Itwillofferaplaceofcontemplationatthecity’sedge,allowingpassengerstoexperiencelocationsandperspectivesthatareotherwiseinaccessibletomostcityresidentsandvisitors.Choosingfromashortlistofconfirmedsites,Artists-in-residencewillbeembeddedwithintheuniqueconditionsandhistoriesofdifferentmooragelocations,eachofwhichbringsopportunityforexchangewithresidentpartnersorhosts.Thefloatingplatformorbargehasbeenconceivedasasmall,self-sustainingenvironmenttominimizeenvironmentalimpactandmaximizeartisticautonomy.Withacommitmenttobeingindependentofmarinasforchargingbatteries,pumpingtanksandfillingreserves,theBlueCabinCommitteeisresearchingthenewesttechnologiesinsolarandwindpower,alternativetoilets,andgreywatertreatments,withthegoalofbeingself-sustaining,andhavingzeroimpactonthewaterwaysandmarinelifeitmoorswithin.ThemarineecologiesoftheIndianArm,BurrardInlet,FalseCreekandFraserRiveraredistinctanduniquefromoneanother,yetequallyfragile.Asacollaborativeeffortthathascapturedthepublic’simagination,theBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencyrepresentsaninnovativeresponsetosomeofthemostpressingissuesofourtime:globaltrade,themarineenvironment,sustainability,affordability,andtheprotectionofcultureandheritage.Throughpartnershipswithhostsites,artistsfromarangeofdisciplineswillbeensconcedwithintheuniqueconditionsofthePacificNorthwestandwillhaveopportunitiesfordialogueandexchangewithartandnon-artaudiencesalike.WiththeBlueCabinCommittee’scommitmentto,andexperiencewithsuccessfulpublicoutreachprograms,theresidency’spotentialforimpactandlastingpublicbenefitisprofound.


4FINDINGS4.1BLUECABINANDHERITAGEHalKalman,awellregardedheritagespecialistandarchitecturalhistorian,withAndrewTodd,anexperiencedartconservator,prepared“APlanfortheConservationandRe-useoftheBlueCabin”,February2016,whichoutlinesthehistoryandsignificanceoftheBlueCabinandmakesrecommendationsforitsconservationandinterpretation.KalmancitestwoprotectiontoolsfortheBlueCabinCommittee’sconsideration:6HeritageDesignation,whichprovidesprotectionagainstinappropriatechangeordemolitionandisregisteredagainstthepropertytitle;andaHeritageRevitalizationAgreement(HRA),avoluntarybutbindingagreementwiththelocalgovernment.UnderanHRA,theowneragreestorestore,preserveandprotectthebuildinginexchangefornon-conforminguse,densityand/orsitingregulations.Theagreementisimplementedthroughthedevelopmentpermitprocess.HRAisalsoregisteredagainstthepropertytitle.BecausetheBlueCabinhasnopropertytitle,andisnotownedbyanyone,thereisnothingtoregisteritto.Aspartofthecargobeingcarriedbya‘non-selfpropelledvessel’itwillbetowedbytugacrossboundariesandjurisdictions.Withoutapermanentlocation,thecabinisnottiedtoanyonemunicipalityandtheland-useregulationsandby-lawstheyadhereto.Itwillhoweverbesubjecttowaterwayjurisdictionsandwillhavetocomplywithnavigationregulations.Seeitem4.3below.4.2REPAIRSANDMODIFICATIONFORNEWUSERegardlessofthecabin’sofficialdesignation,theBlueCabinCommitteehasstatedtheirintentiontorehabilitatethecabintomakethenecessaryrepairsandupgradestoaccommodateitsnewusewhilestillretainingitsculturalheritage.TothatendtheyhavepursuedaStatementofSignificance(SOS),adeclarationofvaluethatprovidesaconcisedescriptionofthehistoricplaceandwhyitisimportant.AnSOSidentifieskeyaspectsoftheplacethatmustbeprotectedandliststhecharacterdefiningelements.

6DescribedinPart27oftheLocalGovernmentAct,seepage30,Kalman,Hal,“APlanfortheConservationandRe-useoftheBlueCabin”,February2016

WiththeBlueCabinCommitteeworkingtowardsthecabin’sremediation,theyreferredto“TheStandardsandGuidelinesfortheConservationofHistoricPlacesinCanada”7,whichseekstobalanceconservationprinciplesandsustainabilityobjectives.Ofspecificrelevancetothecabin,itprovidesgeneralandadditionalguidelinesforrehabilitationprojectsinvolvingroofs,exteriorwalls,windowsanddoors,interiorfeatures,andstructuralsystems.InHalKalman’sConservationreport,hestronglyassertsthatanyrepairsoralterationsmadeforcodecomplianceandstructuralupgradingbedoneundertheoversightofaconservationarchitectorotherconservationprofessionalwhoisamemberoftheCanadianAssociationofHeritageProfessionals(CAHP).Hewrites,“Everyreasonableeffortshouldbemadetominimizethevisualimpactsofchanges,andtotakecarenottoobscureordestroyheritagecharacter-definingelements.”(Kalman,page29)

7ParksCanada,website,https://www.google.ca/#q=parks+canada+standards+and+guidelines+for+historic+places


ConsultingstructuralengineersBushBohlman&PartnerspreparedastructuralassessmentinMarchof2016.RespondingtoBohlman’srecommendationsinadditiontothoseoutlinedbyAndrewToddintheConservationreport,theBlueCabinCommitteedevelopedandprioritizedthescopeofwork,obtainedquotesfromcontractors,andarecurrentlyfundraisingforthecabin’snecessaryrepairs.TheyanticipateworkwillcommenceintheearlyFallof2016.4.3ONTHEWATER:REGULATIONSCLASSIFICATIONSBecausetherearenovesselclassificationsspecifictoCanada,marineengineersrefertothosedefinedbytheAmericanBureauofShippingandLloydsofLondon.ThegeneralclassificationfortheBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencywillfallunder“non-selfpropelledvessel”.Theseincludebargesofallkinds,(workbarges:deck,tank,bin,crane,notch,spud,jack-up)andaccommodationbarges,hotelships,floatingdrydocks,anddredges.REGISTRATIONANDLICENSINGAccordingtotheCanadaShippingAct,2001(CSA2001),section46,allnon-pleasurevesselsmustberegisteredwithTransportCanada.AregisteredvesselisonethathasaCertificateofRegistryfromTransportCanada’sVesselRegistrationOffice.8Registrationisatitlesystemforvesselownership.Itissimilartolandtitleregistry.RegistrationwithTransportCanadaallowsfornameapprovalandmortgageregistration.Registrationrequiresthevessel’sname,portofregistry,statementofqualification,appointmentofauthorizedrepresentative,builder’scertificate,andtonnagemeasurement.Thereisafirsttimeregistrationfeeof$250.Smallandlargenon-pleasurevesselownersareresponsibletoensuretheirvesselsandoperationscomplywithallapplicableregulatoryrequirements.TheSmallVesselComplianceProgram(SVCP)isintendedtohelpsimplifytheprocessofregulatorycompliancebyconsolidatingtherequirementsofnumerousregulationsundertheCanadaShippingAct,2001,intooneeasy-to-usetoolwithguidancenotes.EnrolmentintheSVCPisoptional.Theresidencyvesselshouldbefittedwithacompliancenotice.Thisnotice

8ToRegister:https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-smallcomm-menu-542.htm

attestsitisincompliancewiththeconstructionrequirementsforvesselsotherthanpleasurecraft.Thenoticeshouldbepermanentlyattachedinaconspicuouslocation.9Thebuilder,manufacturer,rebuilderorimporterofthevesselshouldobtainamanufacturer’sidentificationcodefromtheMinisterofTransportation.10INSPECTIONSInCanada,commercialvesselsorpubliclyownedvesselsmustbeinspected.OwnerscanscheduleinspectionsthroughTransportCanada’sregionaloffices.TheCoastGuardwillalso,fromtimetotime,inspectvesselsofallkindsinrelationtonavigationalregulations,primarilyinregardtorunninglightsandfiresafety.Theymayalsorequesttoseeinsurancedocuments.SAFETYRefertoCSA2001,SmallVesselRegulations,Part5,WorkboatsofNotMorethan15GrossTonnage.Aworkboatshallcarryonboard:

− Firstaidkit− Personalflotationdeviceorlifejacketofanappropriatesizeforeach

persononboard(wornbyapersonlessthan16yearsofage)− Reboardingdevice,unlesstheverticalheightthatmustbeclimbedin

ordertoreboardisnotmorethan0.5m− Buoyantheavinglineofnotlessthat15minlength− Lifebuoythatisequippedwithaself-ignitinglightorattachedtoa

buoyantlineofnotlessthan15minlength− 2A:10B:Cportablefireextinguisherateachaccesstoaspacefittedwith

afuel-burningcooking,heatingorrefrigeratingappliance,mountedwithaclamporbracketthatprovidesaquickandpositiverelease

− Fireaxeandbucket− Protectionfromfallingoverboardinaccordancewithconstruction

standards

9See:http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2010-91/page-17.html#docCont10See:http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2010-91/page-21.html


4.4JURISDICTIONSThefollowingchartshowsthewaterwaystheBlueCabinCommitteeisinterestedin,thejurisdictionstheywallwithin,andpotentialmooragesites:

Waterway Jurisdiction Potential Moorage Sites

Burrard Inlet

Federal. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Waterfront operations, ILWU New Brighton Park Waterfront 'tenant'

Indian Arm Federal. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Cates Park Sites via Tsleil-Waututh Nation

False Creek

Municipal. City of Vancouver Bulkhead, Olympic Village David Lam Park

Fraser River

Federal and Provincial. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Fishing or industrial sites

4.5PERMISSIONSTSLEIL-WAUTUTHNATIONEachofthesefourwaterwaysfallswithintheconsultationareaoftheCoastSalishpeople.Theocean,inlets,channels,rivers,tributariesandtidalflatsofthisregionhaveprofoundculturalsignificancetotheMusqueam,SquamishandTsleil-WaututhNations.“TheTsleil-Waututhpeoplehavealwaysassumedtheroleofcaretakersofourtraditionalterritory.Justasthelandsandwatershavesustainedussincetimeoutofmind,itisoursacredtrusttonotonlycarefortheminreturn,buttorestoretheenvironmenttoitspriorstate.Ourpeoplehaveadeepunderstandingofwhatthehealthofourenvironmentmeanstothelivesofourcommunitymembers.TheprinciplesthatguideourapproachtostewardshiparebuiltfromteachingspassedonbyourElders,ourrelationshiptotheland,andouraboriginalrightsandtitle.11

11“Tsleil-Waututh,PeopleoftheInlet”,Stewardship,http://www.twnation.ca/en/About%20TWN/Stewardship.aspx.


Thefollowingareexcerptsfrom“Tsleil-WaututhNationStewardshipPolice”,issuedJanuary2009.TheTsleil-WaututhNationhasaStewardshipPolicythatguidesaconsultationprocessthatassessespotentialimpactsofproposedlandandresourcepolicies,plansanddevelopmentsinrelationtoTsleil-Waututhinterests.ThePolicyappliestoallofthesurfaceandsubsurfaceair,land,water,culturalandnaturalresourceswithintheTsleil-Waututhconsultationarea.ThePolicyisdividedintofivesub-categories:

1. ConsultationandAccommodation2. LandAlienation3. Planning4. DevelopmentAssessment5. ResourcingRequirementforTsleil-WaututhEngagement

Therearefourstepsintheconsultationprocess:

1. Referralset-upfeeof$250toestablishaspecificprojectfileintheTsleil-WaututhTreaty,LandsandResourcesDepartment.

2. InformationSharing,throughmeetingsoranexchangeofinformation.ACulturalHeritageInvestigationPermitmayberequiredforcertainprojectstoidentify,protect,conserveandmanageculturalheritageresources(feesrangefrom$200-$400).

3. Reviewofadditionalinformationandtechnicalanalysis.4. Follow-upmeetingsvarybyproject.

THEVANCOUVERFRASERPORTAUTHORITY“TheVancouverFraserPortAuthorityisresponsibleforthestewardshipoffederalportlandsinandaroundVancouver,BritishColumbia.LikeallCanadaPortAuthorities,theVancouverFraserPortAuthorityisestablishedbytheGovernmentofCanadapursuanttotheCanadaMarineAct,andaccountabletothefederalMinisterofTransport.OurmandateistofacilitateCanada’stradeobjectives,ensuringgoodsaremovedsafely,whileprotectingtheenvironmentandconsideringlocalcommunities.ThePortofVancouverisCanada’slargest,supportingclosetooneineveryfivedollarsoftradeingoodsthatflowthroughourcountryandofferingthebroadestrangeofcargo-handlingoptionsofanyportinNorthAmerica.”12

12https://www.portvancouver.com/about-us/

TheabovemapshowsthewaterwaysthatfallwithintheVancouverFraserPortAuthority’sjurisdiction.Theymanageover16,000hectaresofwater,morethan1,000hectaresoflandandapproximately350kilometresofshoreline.13“Withafocusonfacilitatingtrade,thePorthasanumberofapprovalprocessesinplacetoensurethesafehandlingofgoods.PortuserswhowishtoconductcertainmarineoperationswithinthePort’sjurisdictionarerequiredtoapplyforapermit.Examplesofmarineoperationsrequiringapermitincludeanchoring,bunkering,divingoperations,transportofdangerousgoods,etc.Eachmarineoperationsapplicationisexaminedsothatanysafetyandoperationalconcernscanbeaddressed,inorderfortheproceduretobesafeandsuccessful.Inaddition,allorganizedactivitiesonthewaterthatoccurwithinPort’sjurisdictionrequireamarineeventpermit.ThiscanbeappliedforthroughthePacificGatewayPortal,awebsiteforcustomersandstakeholdersthatoffers

13http://www.portvancouver.com/about-us/


servicessuchasvesselanchorageservices,on-lineapplicationsformarineeventsandharbourduesalongwithdangerousgoodspermits.”14“PermissiontouseandoccupyPortrealestatecanbeobtainedthroughthePort’sRealEstateteam.Tenureforpublicandrecreationalusesmayberestrictedtocertainlocations.TheCanadaMarineActandLettersPatentgovernthetypesofusestheywillapprove.ThePortmakesavailablealistingofcurrentleasingopportunitiesinadownloadablebrochure.”15Whenapplyingtoleaseorlicenseawaterorlandlot,theproposalundergoesalengthyreviewprocess.Projectsmayrequirea“ProjectandEnvironmentalReviewProjectPermit”.Legalagreementsarecomplexanddetailed.“TousePortpropertypresentlyoccupiedbyatenant,anagreementshouldbemadewiththetenantdirectly.Itisthetenant’sresponsibilitytoobtainthePortAuthority’sconsent,includingallagencyandregulatoryapprovals.”16Ontheregulatoryside,projectsarealsoevaluatedfornavigationandenvironmentalimpacts.ThePortAuthority’sdepartmentsofrealestate,operations,andregulationshavelittleexperiencewithworkingwithintheculturalsphere.InconversationwiththePortabouttheBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidency,theyrecommendedtheCommitteeworkthroughmunicipalorganizationswithmandatestosupportartsandculture.Thereareanumberofwaterfrontparks,thatalthoughtheyfallwithinthePort’sjurisdiction,areoverseenandmanagedbythemunicipality.CITYOFVANCOUVERFalseCreekfallswithinProvincialjurisdictionbutitisleasedbacktotheCityofVancouver.FalseCreekistheareaofwatereastofKitsPoint(delineatedbyalinedrawninadirectionof45ºtruefrom49º16’39”N,123º9’8”Wto49º17’1”N,123º8’34”W).

14http://www1.portmetrovancouver.com/HarbourOperations/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fHarbourOperations15http://www.portvancouver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-11-VL-Leasing-Opportunity-Brochure_Final.pdf16http://www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/land-and-marine-event-permits/

TheBlueCabinCommitteeshouldconsultwiththeCityandParkBoardaboutplansfortheresidency,mooragelocation(s),schedule,andanypubliceventsthataregeneratedfromtheresidency.ItfallswithinthepurviewofParkBoardtoissueanchoringpermits.Permitsallowboaterstoanchoramaximumof14daysduringhighseason(ApriltoSeptember)and21daysinlowseason(OctobertoMarch).Rationaleandspecialpermissiontomoorforlongerperiodswillneedtobepresentedforconsideration.NoanchoringisallowedwithinthenavigablechannelinFalseCreek.AnchoredboatsmustnotimpedeaccessoregressfromanyoftheferrydocksormarinasinFalseCreek.Navigablewaterwaysareanywaterwaysonwhichmotorizedandnon-motorizedwatercraftcanoperate.FortheVancouverarea,thisgenerallyreferstosaltwaterareasincludingFalseCreek,EnglishBayandtheVancouverHarbour.TheNavigableWatersProtectionActisdesignedtoensurepublicaccessto,andefficientuseof,ourwaterways.TheActisadministeredbytheNavigableWatersProtectionProgram(NWPP)ofTransportCanada.17EventswithactivitiesonFalseCreekinvolvingoraffectingthepublicrequireapprovalfromTransportCanada’sOfficeofBoatingSafetyandfromtheCity.Theapprovalprocesscantakeuptothreemonths.AllorganizedactivitiesonthewaterrequireaMarineEventPermitfromPortMetroVancouver.ThereisnochargeforaMarineEventPermit.

17TransportCanada,http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs-621.html


5DESIGN5.1FLOATATIONOPTIONSCARGO:Estimatingapproximately36,000lbs.,or18ton.Sizeintherangeof1,000–1,500sqft.DimensionsTBD.TheBlueCabinCommitteeiscurrentlyresearchingfloatationoptionstosupporttheBlueCabinstudio,tinyhouse,housingforpower,andaudience/participantsboardingcapacity.Underconsiderationaretraditionaldockfloats,steelpipefloats,sectionalpontoons,andexistingornewbarges,eachofwhichhaveprosandconsthatarebeingweighedagainstcriteriaofstability,towage,capacity,andweatherconditions.Ithasbeenstressedthatwhatevertheoption,itmustbeveryrobusttoholduptothedemandsoftowing.Tugsarenotdesignedforgentleuse.Self-mooringoptionsarebeingconsideredincludingspudsand4-pointanchoringsystems.Thesetooarebeingevaluatedbasedontheirfunctionalityandeaseofoperation.Thefollowingoptionsandcommentsregardingprosandconsforeacharebasedonpreliminarydiscussionswithamarineengineer.

OPTIONS, PRELIMINARY FINDINGS (rough estimates)

Option Approximate Weight Construction Method Approximate

Costs Pros Cons

Traditional Dock Float

Weight: 15 m.t; Deadweight: 20 m.t.

Wood, or combination wood and steel framing on top of plastic foam-filled float tanks. Wood decking on top of framing. Would require approx. 32 plastic floats sized at 96" L x 48" W x 32" deep. Priced at $670 each. Need to verify stability requirements carefully

$50,000

Simplest construction option - easy to build; easy to repair and maintain; many qualified builders available

Least robust construction; not great for towing; most vulnerable to damage; little reserve buoyancy; fairly sensitive in regards to weight distribution (creates layout constraints); freeboard - stability could be an issue, depending upon construction method and materials; spud system not possible but could do 4 point mooring system with anchors

Steel Pipe Float

Weight: 40 m.t.; Deadweight: 20 m.t; Total Displacement: 60 m.t.

Large diameter (approx. 48") steel pipes arranged longitudinally with steel beams arranged over top transversely. Wood decking on top of steel beams

$120,000 + More robust than traditional dock float option

Same as traditional dock float

Sectional Pontoons

Dimensions: 45' x 22.5'

A number of steel box shaped pontoons, each small enough to be truckable, joined together to form what is essentially a barge hull. These are standard production items that can be bought “off the shelf”. Would require hull depth of minimum 3’. 4’ or 5’ is more commonly available and would be fine for this application

New: $163,200 USD; with spuds: $213,600 Used: $80,000 + welding to join

The pontoon options will give the most buoyancy and stability. Most robust for towing and longevity. Least sensitive to weight distribution. Will be feasible to fit spuds. Readily available. Possible to fit ballast to correct trim and/or weight distribution issues (especially if using 4’ or 5’ deep pontoons)

Cost. Will likely need to involve a steel fabricator to assemble and outfit the pontoons. The work would probably need to take place at Shelter Island Marina or Arrow Marine (only affordable works yards with big enough travel lift for launching). Breadth is limited to 30’ to fit into travel lift

Existing or New Barge

Based on dimensions of 55 x 22 x 4'

Single hull, steel construction, rectangular box shape with raked ends. Hull depth between 3 - 5'. Built in China

New: $170,000 USD; Used: $51,000 USD

Best for re-sale. Best for towing. Best for fitting spuds or mooring winches. Stability not likely an issue

Cost. Used barge option would require some up-front maintenance of unknown extent. Possibility of ongoing water ingress issues.


5.2FLOATATIONOPTIONS,MAINTENANCEEachofthefloatationoptionslistedabovehavedifferentlifespansandmaintenancerequirements.Aneworexistingbargehasthegreatestre-salevalue.Ifre-saleisagoal,protectingtheinitialinvestmentthroughareasonablemaintenanceprogramisanimportantconsideration.

MAINTENANCE

Option Maintenance Estimated

Maintenance Costs

Total Cost Maintenance per 20 years

Traditional Dock Float

Bi-annual: Paint work on topside (3 days, labour, materials) (10 x $1,000)

$ 10,000 $ 20,000

10 years: Maintenance, wood replacement (2 x $5,000)

$ 10,000

Steel Pipe Float


$ 10,000

$ 16,000 5-7 years: Remove and replace anodes (no divers needed) (3 x $2,000)

$ 6,000

Sectional Pontoons


$ 10,000 $ 25,000

7 years: Remove and replace anodes, scrape hull (diver) (3 x $5,000)

$ 15,000

Existing or New Barge


$ 10,000 $ 25,000

7 years: Remove and replace anodes, scrape hull (diver) (3 x $5,000)

$ 15,000

5.3OPERATIONSPOWERConsideringneeds,capacity,andsourcesforpoweringthefloatingresidencywillhavetobethoroughlyaddressedinthenextphaseofresearchbutpreliminaryfindingsindicateacombinationofwindgeneratorsandsolarpanelsmaybesufficient.Thesewouldrequireachargecontroller,batterycell,andpowerinverter.

HEATAsmall,castironwoodstove,positionedinthecentreoftheBlueCabinprovidedadryheat,albeitintermittently,throughoutthedwelling’s80-yeartenureinDollarton.Therehavebeendiscussionsaboutre-fittingthecabinwitha“clean”,efficientwoodstovefortheresidency,butdeliveryandstorageofawoodsupplyhascausedsomehesitation.Otheroptionsunderconsiderationforboththetinyhouseandstudio,arehighlyeconomicalpropaneheater/fireplacesand/orelectricspaceheaters.WATERAwatertankwillholdclean,potablewaterandapumpisusedtodistributeit.Itishighlyrecommendedthatafiltersystembeinstalled.Arainwatercatchmentsystemcanbeusedasthemainwatersourcewithwaterdelivery/pumpingasaback-up.Thewatertankshouldbedrainedandflushedforevery500gallonsused.SEWAGEThePortInformationGuide,PortMetroVancouverdatedJanuary2016statesthat“allvesselsshouldberetainingblack/greywateronboard,usingpumpoutfacilitiesasappropriate,orarrangingforacollectionbarge/vesseltoproperlydisposeofthewastewhileintheport’sjurisdiction.”Cognizantofthedetrimentaleffectsofgreywateronmarinelife,considerationisbeinggiventogreywaterharvesting.Harvestingwouldinvolvedraininggreywaterfromtheshowerandsinkintoasettlingtank.Greywaterisfilteredthroughalargemeshscreenorbagfilter.Itthengoesthroughasecondfiltrationstageusingamulti-mediafilterandthenfinally,throughanactivatedcharcoalfilter,‘polishing’thewatertomakeitclearandfreeofodours.Thiswaterwouldbecleanenoughforre-useforpurposesotherthandrinking,orcouldbesafelydischargedintothewaterway.Incineratorandcompostingtoiletswouldbothbereasonableoptionsfortheresidency.Thereareavarietyofmodelsonthemarket,eachwiththeirownsetofprosandcons.Bothrequireventingandsomedumping.Otherproductstreatandstabilizehumanwasteusingseparation,dehydrationandevaporationandaresolarpowered.1Aseparatebathhousewouldkeepanyodoursoutofthelivingarea.

1Seeexamplehttp://www.swsloo.com/how-eloo-works


5.4OPERATIONSCOSTINGThefollowingtableindicatesresultsofpreliminarycostingandsourcingforoperations.Forafullprojectbudgetseepage24.

Product Notes Approximate Cost $ Conversion

(Aug 5 '16) Sourcing

165w Nature Power @ $550 USD x 4 $2,200

USD $2,898

http://www.westmarine.com/marine-solar-panels

28 amp charge controller $ 100 USD $ 132

Deep-cycle flooded marine battery, 105 amp hours, group 31 @ $249 USD x 4

$1,000

USD $1,317

Marine-grade 400 watt wind turbine, 46" blade span, 12 v output

$ 460

USD $ 606

Propane. Newport Propane Fireplace (P9000) $1,050

USD $1,383 http://dickinsonmarine.com/product/newport-p9000-propane-fireplace/

Electric. Eco Heater Ceramic 400 Watt Wall Panel Convection Heater x 2 @ $150

$ 300

CDN $ 300 http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/eco-heaterceramic-400-watt-wall-panel-convection-heater/6000189924423

Eccotemp L-10 High Output Outdoor Demand Tankless Propane Water Heater.

$ 290

CDN $ 290 http://outdoortankless.com/products/instant-hot-water-anywhere-eccotemp-l10-tankless-water-heater?variant=4318503553

For potable water. Virgin Polyethylene Poly Resin. 80 gallons

$ 550

USD $ 725 http://www.plastic-mart.com/category/30/marine-water-tanks

Divetron 1200. Submersible. 64 PSI $ 918

CDN $ 918 http://www.barrplastics.com/divertron-on-demand-water-pumps.html#.V6UgWBT_67Y

The Water Fixer. Model 500. 12V. $ 400

USD $ 527 http://waterfixercompany.com/model500.html

Faucet kit ($60); Case of 12 carbon filters ($200) $ 260 USD $ 343 http://waterfixercompany.com/order500.html

Greywater Disposal System Kit (land) $ 825

USD $1,087 http://www.wastewateraustralia.com.au/the-ultragts-houseboat-system.html

Ultra GTS Houseboat System Requested

quote

http://www.wastewateraustralia.com.au/the-ultragts-houseboat-system.html

GRAF One2Clean Wastewater Treatment System Requested

quote

http://www.barrplastics.com/GRAF-One2Clean-Wastewater-Treatment-System_p_1946.html#.V27M_JMrKEI

Marine Size Airhead Composting Toilet $1,030 USD $1,357 http://airheadtoilet.com

Envirolet Basic Plus (non-electric) $2,300

CDN $2,300 http://www.envirolet.ca/enbasplusnon.html

Envirolet DC12 (12VDV) $2,500 CDN $2,500 http://www.envirolet.ca/enviroletdc12.html

Naure's Head $1,435

CDN $1,435 http://natureshead.net

ELOO-R-15 Residential Model $2,500 USD $3,294 http://www.swsloo.com


5.5CONFIGURATION:BLUECABINSTUDIO,TINYHOUSE,POWER/OUTBUILDINGPreliminaryconfigurationsandlayoutsarebeingdevelopedtohelpinformtheprojectneeds.Thefollowingplanspresentavarietyofoptionsthatincludeminimumsetbacksaroundthevessel’sperimeter,acknowledgementofaccessdoorsinthestudioandtinyhouse,power/outbuilding,andanoutdoorgatheringspaceforsmallgroupsofvisitors.

KEY:Largerectangle:BlueCabinstudioSmallrectangle:tinyhouseSquare:power/outbuilding


6WATERWAYS,MOORAGEANDPOTENTIALPARTNERSThewaterwaysoftheIndianArm,BurrardInlet,FalseCreekandFraserRiverofferarangeofenvironments,subjects,andhistoriesforartistinvestigations.FromtradeonthewaterthatbeginswithPacificIndigenoushistoryandpre-contacttraderoutes,tothepresentdaymovingandstoringofglobalcommodities;traffickingonthewaterwhetheritbegoodsorpeople,servicesortrades;migrationofpeople,birdsandanimals;themarineenvironmentandprotectionofcoastalwaters;occupationoftheforeshoresandthehistoryofsquatsandalternativehousing;andthegreyzonesthatchallengejurisdictionalboundaries.Thesesubjectsinviteconversationsbetweenartists,writers,unionists,scientists,environmentalists,activists,fisherman,andscholars,tocontributetonewunderstandingsaboutthewaterthatsurroundsus.Thefollowingproposedmooragesitesandpotentialresidentpartnersorhostsindicaterichpossibilitiesforoccupyingthesesitesandengagingwithdifferentorganizationsandpublics.Allrepresentnascentconversationswithvariousinterestgroups.

6.1INDIANARMFocus:FirstNationsculturalhistoriesandcontemporarywaterwayuseInConversationwith:Tsleil-WaututhNationTheIndianArmisasteep-sided,saltwater,glacialfjordthatextendsstraightnorthfromtheBurrardInlet,betweenBelcarraandDeepCoveinNorthVancouver.AtthemouthofIndianArm,Dollarton,CatesPark,andalargepartoftheBurrardInletshorewereinhabitedformillenniabytheTsleil-WaututhNation,‘ThePeopleoftheInlet’.Sometenthousandpeoplearebelievedtohavelivedinthearea,settingupcampsanderectingtheirsummerhousesalongtheforeshoreinthelatespringaspartoftheirseasonalround.“ThevillageofWhey-ah-Wichen(‘facingthewind’)waslocatedinthepresentCatesPark.TheTsleil-WaututhNationandtheDistrictofNorthVancouversignedaculturalagreementandprotocolforWhey-ah-WichenandCatesParkin2000.”2

2Kalman,Harold.“APlanfortheConservationandRe-useoftheBlueCabin”.2016.Page5.


InaReportentitled“Tsleil-WaututhNation’sHistory,CultureandAboriginalInterestsinEasternBurrardInlet”,archaeologistJesseMorinpresentsfindingsregardingastudyareathatincludesBurrardInletfromjustwestofSecondNarrows,easttoPortMoody,andnorthtoincludeIndianArm,anddeterminedthereisarchaeologicalevidenceofTsleil-Waututhvillageclustersspanningseveralmillennia.3Notably,Morinstatesthat“CoastSalishpeoplewerenotpassiveharvestersofthenaturalbountyoftheregion.CoastSalishpeoplewereactivemanagersoftheseecologiesandmadeconsciousdecisionsandactionstopromotethefuturehealthandabundanceoftheseresources.Thisconceptismostsimplydescribedasastewardshipethic.”4Ofenormoussignificancetotheregionisthe6,688hectareSayNuthKhawYum/IndianArmProvincialParkwhichislocatedontheeastandwestsidesofIndianArm.TheParkisco-managedbytheTsleil-WaututhNationandtheProvinceofBritishColumbia.AccesstotheParkisprimarilybywater.Duringthesummer,theIndianRiverForestAccessRoadmayprovideanalternatelandroutefromSquamishbutmaintenanceisinfrequent,ifatall.TheareaofSayNuthKhawYumisconsideredtobetheheartofTsleil-Waututhterritory.Aftercontact,pioneersextractedresourcesoneithersideofIndianArmuptoandbeyonditsnorthend,throughmining,loggingandrockquarries,allofwhichhadanegativeimpactontheland,water,andwildlife.In1903themountainaboveBuntzenLakewastunneledtodirectwatertoapowerhouseontheshoresofIndianArminordertogenerateelectricitytopowerVancouverareastreetcars.Bythe1950s,“theareawithinandadjacenttoSayNuthKhawYum/IndianArmProvincialParkhostedasettlementpatternmadeupofamixofindustrialandrecreationlanduses.”5TheBlueCabinCommitteehavebegunaconversationwiththeTsleil-WaututhNationaboutthepossibilityofincludingCatesParkasoneofthemooragesitesfortheartistresidency.TheBlueCabinwouldvisitthelocalewhereitrestedforsome80years.IfofinteresttotheTsleil-Waututh,othersitesalongtheIndianArmmayalsobeconsidered.

3Morin,Gord.“Tsleil-WaututhNation’sHistory,CultureandAboriginalInterestsinEasternBurrardInlet”,redactedversion.PreparedforGowlingLafleurHendersonLLP,Toronto.May25,2015.AccessedJuly5,2016,http://twnsacredtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Morin-Expert-Report-PUBLIC-VERSION-sm.pdf4IBID,page23.5“ParkManagementPlan,SayNuthKhawYum/IndianArmProvincialPark”.February2010.ProducedbySayNuthKhawYum/IndianArtProvincialParkManagementBoard.SNKY_ParkManagementPlan_Feb10.ashx.pdf.Map21,CulturalSeries:PioneerHistory.Page31.

6.2BURRARDINLETFocus:TheworkingwaterfrontInConversationwith:CynthiaBrooke,Officer,InternationalLongshore&WarehouseUnion,Vancouver,Local500BurrardInletisacoastalfjordwithrelativelyshallowsidesthatwasformedduringthelastIceAge.ItsprimelocationasaportaltoAsiantradehasledtoitsgrowthtobecomeCanada’slargestandbusiestportfordomesticandinternationaltradeandtourism.ThePortofVancouvertradesapproximately$200billioningoods(basedon2015cargovolumes)withmorethan170tradingeconomies.6TheVancouverFraserPortAuthorityadministersaccesstoallportroadways,terminalsandfacilitiesasperTransportCanadamarinesecurityregulations.Foralmosttwodecades,onlythosewithaPortPasscanenterportlands.Althoughwecanseecranesfromadistanceandshippingcontainersstackedhigh,thelifeofthecityfeelsdisconnectedandcutofffromtheworkoftheport.TheBlueCabinCommitteeisseekingamooragesitethatspeakstotheactivitiesoftheworkingharbour,thehistoryoflabour,andthemovementandstorageofgoods.6.3FALSECREEKFocus:Industrialpast,urbanity,housing,andpublicspaceInConversationwith:CityStudio,DirectorandFounderDuaneElverum;andJustinLangloisandHollySchmidt,twoartists/educatorswhoareproposingafloatingschoolinitiativeHistorically,beforecontact,FalseCreekwasasharedwaterwayoftheMusqueam,Tsleil-WaututhandSquamishNationsandusedasasourceforsustenanceandabundantfoodsupply.Upuntilthelate1800s,thecreekwasfivetimesitspresentsizeanditsshorelineextendedfarbeyondwhatiscurrentlyseentoday.AttheopeningofthecreekfromBurrardInlet,sandbarsstretchedacrossitsmile-longbreadth,whileatitsterminustotheeast,alargetidalmudflatsupportedarichdiversityofseaandplantlife.Until1915,thismudflatextendedasfareasttowhatisnowClarkDrive.By1917,theareabetweenMain

6VancouverFraserPortAuthority,http://www.portvancouver.com/about-us/statistics/


StreetandClarkDrivewascompletelyfilledin,andby1919boththeGreatNorthernRailway(GNR)andCanadianNorthernRailwayhadestablishedtheirnewwesternterminalshere,allofwhichsetintomotionaburgeoningofindustrialactivity.Inamatterof30years,sawmills,factories,andportoperationstookoverthecreekanditsshallowwaterbecamesopollutedtherewaslittlehopeitwouldeverrecover.Industriesbegantomovetootherregionsinthe‘50sandbytheearly‘70stheredevelopmentofGranvilleIslandextendedtothesouthshoreswhereparksandhousingedgedtowardtheCambieBridge.Expo86occupiedlandonthenorthshoreofFalseCreek,markingitstransitionfromrailyardtocondominiumdevelopment.Today,FalseCreekislinedwithcondominiumtowersinalldirectionsandattemptsarebeingmadetorestorepocketsofthemarinehabitatthatoncedefinedthisfecundinlet.AresidencyinFalseCreeklendsitselftoamoresocialandhighlyeducativesituation,wherepossibilitiesforexchangeareexpandedtoincludeavarietyofcommunitieswithdivergentinterests.Toindicatetheresidency’spotentialrangeoffunctionandimpact,thefollowingtwoexamplesofpartnershipspresentthepossibilityofutilizingtheresidencyasaspaceforeducationandinnovation.BothCityStudio7andanewinitiativeFloatingSchool,8presentopportunitiesforresidencyartiststointeractwithstudentstoinvestigateawiderangeofissuesrelatingtourbanity. 7“CityStudioVancouverisaninnovationhubinsideCityHallwherestaff,universitystudentsandcommunitymembersco-create,designandlaunchprojectsontheground.ThecentralmissionofCityStudioistoinnovateandexperimentwiththewayscitiesareco-created,whileteachingstudentstheskillsneededtocollaborateonrealprojectsinVancouverwithCitystaffandcommunitystakeholders.Theseprojectsimproveourcityandenrichourneighbourhoods,makingthecitymorelivable,joyfulandsustainable.”CityStudio,http://citystudiovancouver.com8“FloatingSchoolisamulti-yearartist-ledresearch,production,andprogramminginitiativethattakestheformofaSchoolintheearliestunderstandingoftheword,drawingfromtheetymologicalbaseofskholē,whichtranslatesassparetime,leisure,rest,orease.FloatingSchoolaimstoworkbeyonddominantnarrativesofpublicandprivatewesterneducation,insteadlookingtonotionsofretreat,leisure,rest,slowness,andplayassitesofproductiveresistanceandformsthroughwhichtodevelopnewcapacityforpoliticalandsocialaction.Itembarksoncollectivelyimaginingdiversemultiplefuturesoftherolethatart,publicengagement,andlearningcanplayinvariouscommunities,andpromotingaccesstotheseconversationsthroughnumerouspublicevents.WeenvisionworkingwithBlueCabinFloatingArtistResidencytolaunchatwo-partresearchandprototypestageoftheFloatingSchool’sapproachtopublicprogramming.”8Proposalsofthiskindalsospeaktosomeofthewaysinwhichtheresidencycouldbeusedtogenerateincometohelpsupportitson-goingprogramming.ThisinitiativeisbeingresearchedandproposedbyVancouver-basedartists/educatorsJustinLangloisandHollySchmidt.Quotedfromemail,June28,2016


6.4FRASERRIVERFocus:Resource-basedeconomiesInConversationwith:Privatebusinesses,fishing,andotherresource-basedindustries“MostofthelandformsoftheFraserLowlandwereproducedduringorsincethelastmajorglaciation.ThemostimportantagentforthedepositionandsculpturingofthesesedimentshasbeentheFraserRiver,whichdevelopedaftericelefttheLowlandsome8,000to10,000yearsago.”9Priortocontact,thebanksandtributariesoftheFraserRiverwerecentraltothelivesofFirstNationsasavitaltransportationcorridorandkeysourceoffood.ItisestimatedthatmorethanhalfoftheProvince’saboriginalpopulationmadetheirhomealongtheriver.Withthearrivalofnewworldexplorersandlater,homesteadersandbusinessentrepreneurs,theriverfacilitatedthefurtrade,goldrush,lumbermills,fisheryoperations,whilesupportingagricultureandcommunitylife.10ThelowerFraserRiverhasbecome“aneconomicwaterwayforportactivity,recreationaldestination,productivecommercialandsportfishingarea,agriculturaldeltaandmarinetransportationcorridor.However,peoplelivingontheshoresoftheFraserRivertodayfacethesamechallengesastheearlysettlers.Theriverhasahistoryofmajorfloods,andthelowerFraserRiverareaisdependentontheintegrityof600kmofdiking,400floodboxes,and100pumpstationstokeephomes,businessesandpublicfacilitiesabovewater.”11The“mightyFraser”hasbeenreferredtoasthe“lifeblood”ofBC,connectingtheoceantotheheartoftheprovince.TheBlueCabinCommitteeisconsideringmooragesitesinproximitytosomeofthenaturalresourcebasedindustriesalongthelowerFraserRiver.

9Armstrong,Dr.JohnE.EditedbyCharlieRootsandChrisStaargaard.“VancouverGeology”.GeologicalAssociationofCanada.2009.Accessedonline,June28,2016,http://www.gac-cs.ca/publications/VancouverGeology.pdf10“TheEconomicImportanceoftheLowerFraserRiver”.PreparedbytheRichmondChamberofCommercewiththeassistanceofD.E,Park&AssociatesLtd.July2014.AccessedasaPDF,on-line,July9,2016.Page12.Forthecitedpassage,thedocumentcreditshttp://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/_Library/Water/report_chr_fraser_river_2010.pdf11TheEconomicImportanceoftheLowerFraserRiver”.PreparedbytheRichmondChamberofCommercewiththeassistanceofD.E,Park&AssociatesLtd.July2014.AccessedasaPDF,on-line,July9,2016.Page12.


7PROJECTPHASESANDRELATEDCOSTS,PRELIMINARYFINDINGS

PHASES OF WORK AND RELATED COSTS (rough estimates) Approximate Cost CDN Sub-total

1 Planning

Preliminary Feasibility Report $ 6,000 $ 42,450 2 Residency Feasibility study and Business Plan $ 36,000

3 Consultations, Tsleil-Waututh $ 450 4

Blue Cabin Rehabilitation

Transportation, moving cabin to work site $ 8,000 $119,500 5 Structural, exterior, interior - materials and labour $103,500

6 Transportation for install $ 8,000 7

Tiny house Research, design, engineering $ 8,000

$ 50,500 8 Fabrication, materials and labour. Electrical, heat, plumbing incl. $ 40,000 9 Transportation for install $ 2,500

10 Floatation

Research, design, engineering $ 8,000 $243,000 11 Barge fabrication and delivery $170,000

12 2 spuds, delivery $ 65,000 13

Power: 4 solar panels, amp charge controller, marine battery, wind turbine $ 4,983 14 Nature's Head Composting toilet, shipping $ 1,500 15 Heat on demand water heater, hose hook-up $ 290 16 Marine water and holding tank and fittings (80 gallons, polyethylene resin) $ 725 17 Water pump, filter $ 527 18 Water filter, faucet kit, case of filters $ 870 $ 15,978 19 Greywater harvesting system (incl shipping) $ 1,100 20 Propane heater, studio $ 1,383 21 Housings for power, greywater - design, engineering $ 600 22 Housings, fabrication, materials, labour $ 1,500

23 Access, (ramps, gangway, moorage float) design, engineering, fabrication, delivery

$ 2,500

24

Installation

Components moved on deck. Crane rental (4 hours @ $105) $ 420

$ 10,938

25 Install of components: Cabin, tiny house, housings, 'operations' components assembly and hook-up, access ramp/float. Crane rental. (Different trades, total 10 day install @ $500 per day)

$ 5,000

26 Install, safety, rails, fire. (Materials and labour, 5 days @$500) $ 2,500 27 Life vests, ladder, fire safety, first aid kit $ 1,268 28 Bumpers, marine hardware $ 1,000 29 Inspections $ 750 30 Project Management Coordination of all components, delivery, installation $ 5,000 $ 5,000 31 TOTAL $487,366

Note: Line items 11, 12. Barge and spuds represents the highest cost for floatation options, but offers full re-sale value

Most inexpensive option is a dock float with 4 point mooring system with anchors. Float and system, approx $60,000. No re-sale value


TOWING Example: Towage from False Creek to Cates Park. Tymac: $490 per hr x 4

to 5 hours depending upon tides. $2,450

SAFETY (Line item 27, breakout)

vest $ 230

vest $ 230

ladder $ 150

fire $ 85

fire $ 85

first aid $ 93

axe $ 200

lifebuoy $ 100

throw rope $ 60

buoyant light $ 35

Sub-total $1,268 RESIDENCY (Costing will be detailed in subsequent Reports)

Administration

Fundraising, grants, partners, funders - ongoing

Board development

Residency management, scheduling, planning, coordination

Artist selection

Artist support

Towing and moorage

Maintenance, ongoing

Partnerships, affiliations, ongoing

Public outreach - ongoing


8APPENDIX8.1CONTACTS,BYSECTIONSSECTION4.1:BLUECABINANDHERITAGEATConservatorsLtdAndrewToddAndrewtoddconservators.com6049472617Office6048022108cellandrewtodd@telus.netBCHeritageAmyCalder,CapacityPlanner7789957243acalder@heritagebc.caCityofNorthVancouverPlanningDepartment,HeritageChrisWilkinson,Planner6049904206cwilkinson@cnv.orgCityofVancouverPlanningDepartment,HeritageMeganHerod,PlanningAssistant604-873-7038Megan.Herod@vancouver.caCityofVancouverPlanningDepartmentHughMcLeanHeritageGroup,HeritagePlanner604-873-7056hugh.mclean@vancouver.caDistrictofNorthVancouverKathleenLarsen,Planner6049902369

[email protected],SeniorHeritagePlanner250-387-4696ursula.pfahler@gov.bc.caHeritageVancouverSocietyJavierCampos,[email protected]@designcollective.caHalKalmanHeritagespecialistandarchitecturalhistorian1-205-380-0070hal@haroldkalman.cawww.haroldkalman.caNorthVancouverMuseum&ArchivesNancyKirkpatrick,Director6049903700,ext8001kirkpatrickn@dnv.orgNorthShoreHeritagePreservationSocietyPeterMiller,PresidentNorthshoreheritage.org6049266096pmiller396@gmail.comVancouverHeritageFoundationJudithMosley,ExecutiveDirector604-264-9642,extension#302http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.orgjudith@vancouverheritagefoundation.org

SECTION4.2:REPAIRSANDMODIFICATIONFORNEWUSEATConservatorsLtdAndrewToddAndrewtoddconservators.com6049472617Office6048022108cellandrewtodd@telus.netBushBohlmanandPartnersClintLow6046889861clow@bushbohlman.comHalKalmanHeritagespecialistandarchitecturalhistorian1-205-380-0070hal@haroldkalman.cawww.haroldkalman.caSimcicUhrichArchitectsMarkoSimcic6049990967marko@simcicuhrich.comSECTION4.3:ONTHEWATER:REGULATIONSBrayYachtDesignandResearchLtd.PatrickBray6045318569http://www.brayyachtdesign.bc.caIanMcMurdo7789979285ianmcmurdo@gmail.com


RobertAllanLtd.NavalArchitectsandMarineEngineers6047369466http://www.ral.ca/services/index.htmlTransportCanadaVesselRegistrationKaitlynEdwardsAdministrativeAssistantGeneralInquiries:18772428770http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-menu-728.htmSECTION4.4:JURISDICTIONSCityofVancouverStrategicTransportationPlanningBranchTannerWatteyne,Coordinator6048737315Tanner.Watteyne@vancouver.caTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentErnieGeorge,DirectorTreaty,LandsandResources6049244183egeorge@twnation.caTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentMichelleGeorgeReferralsAnalyst6049244182michellegeorge@twnation.caTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentAmandaKingSeniorReferralsAnalyst6049244164aking@twnation.ca

VancouverFraserPortAuthorityRealEstateDepartmentChristineErickson6046659050SECTION4.5:PERMISSIONSCityofVancouverStrategicTransportationPlanningBranchTannerWatteyne,Coordinator6048737315Tanner.Watteyne@vancouver.caPortMetroVancouverHarbourMaster’sOfficeOperationsandSecurity6046659086Harbour_Master@portmetrovancouver.comVancouverFraserPortAuthorityRealEstateDepartmentChristineErickson6046659050SECTION5:FLOATATIONBrayYachtDesignandResearchLtd.PatrickBray6045318569http://www.brayyachtdesign.bc.caIanMcMurdo7789979285ianmcmurdo@gmail.comSimcicUhrichArchitectsMarkoSimcic6049990967marko@simcicuhrich.com

CityofVancouverDougSmith,ActingDirectorSustainabilityGroup6048294308doug.smith@vancouver.caHomeMadeHomeGermaineKoh7783179745mail@germainekoh.comSECTION6.1:INDIANARMTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentErnieGeorge,DirectorTreaty,LandsandResources6049244183egeorge@twnation.caTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentMichelleGeorgeReferralsAnalyst6049244182michellegeorge@twnation.caTsleil-WaututhNationTreaty,Lands,andResourcesDepartmentAmandaKingSeniorReferralsAnalyst6049244164aking@twnation.caSECTION6.2:BURRARDINLETInternationalLongshoreWarehouseUnionILWU,Local500Women’sandHumanRights,EducationandCommunityOutreach


CynthiaBrooke6047798837Cynthia.e.brooke@gmail.comPortMetroVancouverHarbourMaster’sOfficeOperationsandSecurity6046659086Harbour_Master@portmetrovancouver.comPortMetroVancouverNaomiHorsford,MunicipalExecutiveLiaison6046659309office7782310462,[email protected]:FALSECREEKCityStudioDuaneElverum6048746401Duane.elverum@citystudiovancouver.caCityofVancouverKarenHenry,SeniorCulturalPlannerPublicArt,Planning&FacilitiesDevelopment6046738282karen.henry@vancouver.caCityofVancouverSustainabilityGroupDougSmith,[email protected]

JustinLangloisandHollySchmidtResearchProject:[email protected]@gmail.comVancouverBoardofParksandRecreationDaveHutch,Manager,Research+Planning6042578455dave.hutch@vancouver.caVancouverBoardofParksandRecreationJilWeaving,Coordinator,Arts,CultureandEngagement6042578495jil.weaving@vancouver.caVancouverPoliceDepartment,MarineUnit1ConstableJanetStringer18666047172791janet.stringer@vpd.caVancouverPoliceDepartment,MarineUnit1ConstableMurraryCummins23586047179314murrary.cummins@vpd.a


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