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Lucas Centre and Cloverley Community Engagement
June 18, 2014
 
Over the past five months, DIALOG Design's public engagement process has provided community-wide opportunities for public input and consideration of the future potential for the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites.
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The engagement process is consistent with the North Vancouver School District's Guiding Principles in the management of its land assets. The process has included:
  • Communication with elected bodies and the public
  • Community engagement
  • Identification of realistic land-use plans and development options for each site, and
  • Estimation of the potential market value of the Lucas Centre site and the Cloverley School and site.
The completion and presentation of the Summary Report for the Lucas Centre and the Cloverley School and Site is a milestone in the land management process of the North Vancouver School District.
 
DIALOG's report to the Board of Education at the Public Board Meeting on June 17, 2014 concludes the School District's initial community engagement process for the Lucas and Cloverley sites. The report provided by DIALOG will need to be carefully reviewed and considered by the Board to determine the appropriate next steps in relation to its land management strategy for these two important school district sites.
 
DIALOG's report will inform the City of North Vancouver regarding the second stage of engagement related to the special study area identified within the City's Draft Official Community Plan. We expect that the "special study" process will be developed in consultation with the City of North Vancouver and that timelines will be established and communicated in the early fall. The special study process to be led by the City of North Vancouver will provide further opportunities for community engagement and input regarding the future of these sites.
 
Summary Report for the North Vancouver School District Land Management Planning Process for the Lucas Centre and the Cloverley School and Site - dated June 12, 2014 and presented at the Public Board Meeting on June 17, 2014 (Note: blank pages removed from file)
 
 
 
 
At the Public Board Meeting on April 22, 2014, Superintendent John Lewis provided an update on the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites.
 
The second set of public Open Houses were held on April 16, 2014 at the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School. Approximately 175 people attended the Open House at Lucas Centre, and 150 attended the Open House at the Cloverley School site.
 
A great deal of input was gathered at each of the Open Houses. Meeting participants provided their comments and suggestions for the future uses of each of these sites. Presentation materials used at the Open Houses, as well as the information gathered at these sessions are posted to the School District's Community Engagement Blog.
 
Giving consideration to the input provided through the Open Houses, DIALOG Design will be developing concepts and visual presentations to incorporate within a survey instrument.

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The engagement process continues with a survey in May, and a report of findings will be provided to the Board of Education in June 2014. This will conclude the first stage of early input from the community.
 
A second stage, or "special study" process will be developed in consultation with the City of North Vancouver. Timelines for the special study process have not been confirmed, but are not expected to start earlier than January 2015, and continue for a number of months. This process will provide further opportunities for community engagement and input. Proposals that may be advanced for redevelopment of these sites will proceed through a third stage in accordance with the municipal requirements related to rezoning and OCP amendments. These municipal processes also involve the engagement of the community through public information meetings and hearings.

April 16, 2014

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Information panels for April 16, 2014 Cloverley Open House

Welcome

Where Do You Live?

The Process

Demographics

Investing

FAQS

Existing Conditions

Creating Ideas

Concept 1

Concept 1B

Concept 2

Concept 2B

Concept 3

Concept 3B

Concept 4

Concept 4B

Compare

Thank You

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April 16, 2014

Please be advised that while we have reduced the file sizes prior to posting, a number of these panel images are very large files, and may take some time to download.

 
April 3, 2014
 

Cloverley Public Open House on April 16, 2014 between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

 
The North Vancouver Board of Education is seeking public input as it undertakes a land management process that will identify options for repurposing of the Lucas Centre site and Cloverley School site.

Two public open houses will be held on April 16, 2014 to gather input on preliminary ideas and options developed by the North Vancouver School District, based in part on community input received at previous public events. You are invited to attend one or both to provide input on these early ideas and options for the future of the Lucas and Cloverley sites.
 
Cloverley Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Cloverley School Site
440 Hendry Avenue
North Vancouver BC V7L 4C5


 
 
March 12, 2014

The first Public Open House was held at the Cloverley School Site on February 20, 2014.  Approximately 125 people attended the Cloverley Open House.  The Open House event for the Lucas Centre Site was held on February 19, 2014.
 
Comments and suggestions about future uses for the Cloverley School Site were gathered from the participants. The presentation materials used at the Open House are posted on the Land, Learning and Livability's Community Engagement Blog.
 
The Open House Input Summary from the Lucas Centre Site on February 19, 2014, and the Cloverley School Site on February 20, 2014, is available here.
 
Giving consideration to the community input provided through the Open House events, DIALOG Design will be developing general concepts and visual presentations for further input at the next meeting.
 
The next stakeholder meeting and Open House is scheduled on:
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Cloverley School Site
440 Hendry Avenue
North Vancouver BC
The engagement process will continue with a survey in May, before concluding with a report to the Board of Education in June 2014.

February 6, 2014
 

Land, Learning and Livability Public Open Houses: Cloverley School Site and Lucas Centre Site

 
The Board of Education is seeking public input as it undertakes a land management process that will identify options for repurposing of the Lucas Centre Site and Cloverley School Site. To inform the community on the process, and to gather input on priorities for the future of these two sites, you are invited to attend the Public Open House: 

Cloverley Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2014
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Cloverley School Site
440 Hendry Avenue
North Vancouver BC
 
 

 

 
 

Cloverley School and Site Community Workshop

Building on previous work and engagement activities, a process is underway that identifies potential future uses specifically for the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites. A five to six-month community engagement process is in place for this project in order to:
    • Inform about the project, including opportunities for involvement
    • Educate about the land management process and what is possible for the future of the sites
    • Obtain input on priorities, hopes and concerns, and ideas
    • Demonstrate how input has been integrated into land management options.
The first step of the engagement process was a stakeholder workshop on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Cloverley School site. Attendees included representatives of neighbourhood associations identified by the City of North Vancouver and located in close proximity to the site. The session opened with an introduction by the consultant team, lead by DIALOG, followed by John Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, with an overview of the North Vancouver School District's approach to surplus sites, capital improvements, and community engagement. There were question and answer opportunities throughout the presentation.

 
Following the introductory presentation, participants broke out into small groups for a facilitated discussion based on the following two questions:
  1. StakeholderWorkshopInputSummary Jan14_Page_01.jpgWhat are some of the important issues that should be considered for the future of the Lucas site? What, if any, are your concerns?
  2. What are some the greatest opportunities that should be considered for the future of the Lucas site, considering what we know about being both a lever and place for learning?
Based on the notes taken during the small group discussions, the following key themes emerged:
 
Important Issues
    • Concern about loss of green space (that is currently used as park space)
    • Concern about loss of tennis courts and other community uses
    • Concern about too much densification generally in the City of North Vancouver
    • Concern about traffic
    • Concern about meeting future educational needs.
Greatest Opportunities
    • Senior housing and/or daycare
    • Retention of green space currently used as a park
    • Urban agriculture and green roofs
    • Community uses such as recreational opportunities, theatre, and community centre.
Copies of the presentation and input summary are available here:
 
 
 

Land, Learning and Livability Community Engagement Update

At the Public Board Meeting on January 21, 2014, John Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, presented the Land, Learning and Livability Community Engagement Update.  The Update includes current information regarding the Cloverley School Site.

DIALOG Design continued its preliminary review of the Board's Land, Learning and Livability process to date and held a planning session with the Board of Education in January 2014.  DIALOG will now proceed with a series of community engagement meetings commencing in Late January and continuing through April.  A mix of stakeholder meetings and public open houses will be followed by a survey in May, with this engagement process concluding in June 2014.

 
The stakeholder and public open house meetings will help inform the public of the work that has been done to date by the School District through its Land, Learning and Livability engagement process. In addition to sharing what has been heard to date through prior meetings and input, the public will be invited to discuss and provide input into the possible future for these sites identifying issues, concerns, hopes, and aspirations.
 
Meeting dates and times for stakeholder sessions and public open houses will be broadly communicated through our website, direct invitation, and through the media.

 

November 22, 2013

Selection of DIALOG Design

From a short-list of three highly qualified firms, the Board of Education has selected DIALOG Design to provide Land Management Planning services for the Lucas / LMCC site and the former Cloverley School and site. The Board was impressed with the comprehensive and integrated approach to planning presented by DIALOG Design and demonstrated through a breadth of projects completed in the Metro Vancouver area.
 
DIALOG Design will now proceed with its preliminary planning with the Board of Education to prepare for community engagement early in 2014.
 
 
October 23, 2013 

Selection Process

 
At the Public Board Meeting on October 22, 2013, John Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, presented the Land, Learning and Livability Community Engagement Update. The Update includes current information regarding the Lucas Centre / LMCC site.

The review and evaluation of the responses received to the Expressions of Interest for Land Management Planning Services for the Lucas Centre and the former Cloverley School and site resulted in the shortlisting of three excellent, qualified, and experienced planning consultant teams. Each of the short-listed candidates will submit a more detailed proposal and participate in an interview with the Board of Education in late October, with the selection of the final team being determined in November.
 
The Board will continue its Community Engagement process to facilitate community input into the future use of the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites in early 2014.
 
June 14, 2013

June 14, 2013 Lucas Centre and Cloverley School Site Request for Expressions of Interest, Consultant Planning Services:  
June 14, 2013

Request for Expressions of Interest, Consultant Planning Services, Lucas Centre and Cloverley School Site. Lucas Cloverley REI June 14, 2013 - PDF 

 
Press Release: May 2, 2013

North Vancouver Board of Education announces Fall 2013 community engagement process on the future of Cloverley school and Lucas Centre/LMCC properties

 
At the April 23rd public meeting of the North Vancouver Board of Education, a forthcoming public input and community engagement process was confirmed for the Cloverley school and Lucas Centre/LMCC properties.
 
The engagement process, planned for the Fall of 2013, will be informed by the School District’s updated Facilities Plan in relation to the Official Community Plans for both the City and District of North Vancouver municipalities.
 
"We look forward to the community’s participation in these input opportunities for the future of the Cloverley school site and the Lucas Centre/LMCC,” says Board Chair Franci Stratton. “Early input was received through the Board’s ‘Land, Learning and Livability’ engagement process. This is the next stage in understanding the options to realize the full potential of these properties.”
 
Further information on these engagement opportunities will be posted to this website as dates and details are confirmed.



Permanently closed as an enrolling public school in 1982, Cloverley school was used by the Queen Mary school community until December 2013, when the heritage restoration and rebuilding of Queen Mary Elementary was complete. The site was previously leased to the YMCA, Andre-Piolat, and a former location of Windsor House. More details.
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