cSPACE is excited to announce that Clark Builders has been chosen as the Construction Manager for the King Edward Arts Hub and Incubator. They bring an immense amount of experience and passion for renewing heritage buildings and sustainable development- we're extremely happy to have them as our newest team member!

Thanks Alberta Culture! Doors Open at the King Edward received $4,000 in support from Minister Heather Klimchuk as a Host Celebration Site for Alberta Culture Days. September 28-30, 2012 is shaping up to be a fantastic collaborative event at our future arts hub with Pecha Kucha night, WSKEO, Doors Open YYC Naked and much more! 

 

cSPACE Projects has chosen a consortium of Nyhoff Architecture and Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects (NFWBA) in partnership with O2 Planning + Design (Landscape Design) to lead the design process for the King Edward Arts Hub and Incubator.  After a national call for proposals, Calgary-based NFWBA and O2 won the contract to bring our unique project vision to reality. The diverse and talented team also includes Mission Green Buildings (Sustainability), Hidi Rae (Mechanical), RJC (Structural), SMP (Electrical), Theatre Projects (Theatre), Facet Group (Heritage), Ce De Ce (Interior Design) and Foundry Communications (Wayfinding).

A huge thank you to Minister Klimchuk and our partners at Alberta Culture! cSPACE has received $125,000 to support our design development process on the King Edward Arts Hub and Incubator. In addition to funding provided in 2011 through Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, early investment by the Province in the project has been critical to advancing our vision. The Community Facility Enhancement Program grant has allowed us to begin the tendering process for our design team - an announcement of the multi-disciplinary team will happen in June!

King Edward School Arts Hub and Incubator recieves 10k from the City of Calgary's Financial Incentive Pilot Program to support the rezoning process for our intended mix of uses. FIPP is a great municipal program that provides much needed early-stage investment in affordable housing projects across Calgary! Thanks to Alderman Mar and the South Calgary Community Association for their letters of support!

We are pleased to announce that the King Edward School transformation project was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation to support our feasibility analysis.  The Province's contribution through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program will help our team undertake the architectural and engineering work required for our due diligence on the historic school.  Many thanks to Minister Lindsay Blackett and the rest of the Cultural and Community Spirit office for their support!

We are thrilled to announce that City Council unanimously approved a $5 million contribution today to the acquisition of the King Edward School site.  Pending the outcome of our due diligence work and a successful rezoning process, achieving the vision of the arts hub and incubator has taken a huge step forward thanks to Council's investment. Thank you to everyone who attended the City's Committee and Council meetings to advocate for the project and its immense potential for the South Calgary and broader arts community!

A major milestone has been achieved today for the King Edward School transformation project!

A late afternoon presentation from CADA and The Calgary Foundation to the City of Calgary's Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services showcased our community engagement process and our proposed concept for the arts hub and incubator. The unanimous recommendation to allocate $5 million to the project by the Committee, subject to a few regular conditions, will be forwarded to Council as soon as late July.

Many thanks to those attending the meeting and speaking on behalf of the project:

• Dan Thorburn, V.P. of Grants and Community Initiatives at TCF
• Marc Doll, President, South Calgary Community Association
• Evangelos Diavolitsis, Executive Director of Quickdraw Animation
• Bernadette Geronazzo, Executive Director, Marda Loop BRZ

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Bill Dickson

Board Member - The Calgary Foundation

 

Marc Doll

President – South Calgary Community Association

Owner, Marc Doll Homes

Area Resident

 

Bernadette Geronazzo

Executive Director – Marda Loop Business Revitalization zone

 

Michael Ireton

Former Executive Director  - South Calgary Community Association

Executive Director, Green Calgary

Area Resident

 

Laurel Johannesson

Media Artist, ACAD Faculty Member

 

Fran Morisset

Vice President - Kon-Strux Developments Inc.

Area Resident

 

Rob Mabee

Director, Axis Contemporary Art

 

Eric Moschopedis

Interdisciplinary Artist

Sessional Instructor, U of C Department of Drama

Studio Manager, Seafood Market Studios

 

Janet Naclia

Creative Cultural Liaison – ACE Communities

 

Meg Van Rosendaal

Board Member – Calgary Arts Development

 

Hannah Stilwell

Board Member – Calgary Arts Development

Co-founder, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

 

Bob White

Consulting Director, Stratford Festival

Member of the Order of Canada 

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Paul Battistella

Owner, Battistella Developments

Member, CADA Art Spaces Committee

 

Howard Bell

President, Riverpark Properties Ltd

 

Carolyn Boston

Senior Project Manager, Lawson Projects

 

Ann Charlton

Parks Director, City of Calgary

 

Joni Carroll

President, Edifice Design + Project Management

Member, South Calgary Community Association Civic Affairs Committee

Area Resident

 

Harold Crittenden