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DECEMBER 2016

CITY OF SURREYHERITAGE STRATEGIC REVIEW

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE

CITYOFSURREYHERITAGESTRATEGICREVIEW:IMPLEMENTATIONPLANUPDATE2016

DONALDLUXTON&ASSOCIATESINC.:DECEMBER20161

TABLEOFCONTENTS

EXECUTIVESUMMARY 2

1.CURRENTSITUATION 31.1TheHeritageStrategicReviewProcess 41.2HeritageAchievements2011-2015 51.3OfficialCommunityPlanHeritagePolicies 61.4RelatedCityPolicies 8

2.RENEWEDVISION,GOALS,STRATEGIES&ACTIONS 92.1ANewVisionforSurrey’sHeritageProgram 92.2GoalsofSurrey’sHeritageProgram 102.3StrategiesforSurrey’sHeritageProgram 11 GOAL1:CityHeritageStewardshipStrategies&Actions 11 GOAL2:HeritagePlanningStrategies&Actions 13 GOAL3:HeritageEducationandAwarenessStrategies&Actions 19 GOAL4:CommunityCollaborationStrategies&Actions 22

3.IMPLEMENTATIONPLAN 23ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 28APPENDIX:RELATEDCITYPOLICIES 29

A.1SustainabilityCharter2.0 29A.2SurreyCulturalPlan 30A.3EconomicPlansandStrategies 31A.4AllOurRelations 31A.5SmartSurreyStrategy 31



EXECUTIVESUMMARYTheHeritageStrategicReviewImplementationPlanUpdate2016buildsuponpreviousworktoprovidearenewed vision for Surrey’s Heritage Program. It outlines a vision, goals and prioritized strategies forSurrey'sHeritageProgram.Itprovidesabackgroundofpastheritageawarenessandplanninginitiatives,reviewskeycomponentsoftheexistingprogram,definesavision,goalsandstrategiesfortheprogram,and proposes an Implementation Plan to execute the Strategies and Actions that will help the Cityrealize this renewedvision. Thiswill enable theHeritageProgram tobemoreeffective in conserving,interpretingandcelebratingSurrey’srichheritagelegacy.InSection2ofthisreport,thefollowingVisionforthenextsevenyearsofSurrey’sHeritageProgramhasbeendevelopedinconjunctionwithcitystaffandtheSurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission:

SURREYHERITAGEPROGRAM:VISION2017-2024LocatedsouthoftheFraserRiveronuncededFirstNationsterritory,Surreyisagrowing,diverseandprogressivecommunitythattakesprideinitsrichhistoryandheritagelegacy.TheCityofSurreyrecognizestheimportantrolethatheritageconservationplaysinenhancingbothculturalandeconomicvitality,andasweplanforSurrey’sfuturegrowth,wewillrespectourpast,andprovideabalancefornewdevelopmentthatrecognizestheimportanceofourheritageresources,ourintangibleculturalheritageandournaturallandscapes.TheconservationofSurrey’sheritageresourcessupportsthedevelopmentofcompletecommunitiesandprovideslong-termbenefitstotheresidentsandvisitorsofSurrey.Enabledbyproactivemanagement,communitycollaboration,incentives,andheritageeducationandawarenessprograms,wewillconserveandcelebrateSurrey’sbuilt,culturalandnaturalheritage.Throughcommunitycollaboration,wewillachieveabroaderunderstandingofourpast,it’smeaningtothepresent,andourvisionforthefuture.

FourGoalsweredefinedtosupportthisVision:

GOAL1:CityHeritageStewardshipStrategies&ActionsGOAL2:HeritagePlanningStrategies&ActionsGOAL3:HeritageEducationandAwarenessStrategies&ActionsGOAL4:CollaborationStrategies&Actions

Supporting Strategies and Actions have been recommended to implement the Plan, and have beensummarized inaprioritized ImplementationPlan inSection3of this report.The ImplementationPlanUpdate provides a roadmap for the City’s conservation initiatives, and is integrated with other civicplansandobjectives.



1.INTRODUCTIONHeritage,asacontinuum,includesnotonlyourpast,butalsoourpresentandourfuture.Surreyhasasignificantheritage legacy,beginningwithFirstNationswhohave inhabited the land for thousandsofyears; settlers from Europe, who first arrived in the mid-1800s; the settlement’s incorporation as amunicipalityin1879;andcontinuingthroughthetransitiontoaCityin1993.Heritageisboththestartingpointthatwecomefrom,andthelinktothefuturethatweconstruct.Itiswhatwearegiventoexplore,andwhatwefilterintowhatweusetomoveforward.Heritageistiedtoculture, identity, our cultural perspectives, collective consciousness and sense of place. In Surrey,heritagetranslates intoadistinctmixofcultures, ideas,values,andthebuilt resourcesthatrepresentthem. This facet of our identity provides us with variety in neighbourhood design and architecture,expressesvarioussocialvalues,andprovidesaninvaluableresourcethatisdistinctlyourown.Surreyhasalonghistoryofheritageplanning,datingbacktoitsfirstheritagedesignationin1970.Thecity’scommunityheritageincludesbuilt,natural,culturalandtransportationresourcesthathavebeen–and continue to be – important to the development of the City as a complete community. Theseheritageresourceshavebeenformallyrecognized,andtheirconservationhasbeenthefocusofSurrey’sHeritageProgramformorethanfortyyears.This Heritage Strategic Review Implementation Plan Update provides a renewed vision for Surrey’sHeritageProgram,inordertoenableittobemoreeffectiveinconserving,interpretingandcelebratingSurrey’sheritage.

CrescentBeach,1918(CityofSurreyArchives180212)



1.1THEHERITAGESTRATEGICREVIEWPROCESSIn 2010,Donald Luxton&Associates Inc.was retained by the City of Surrey to undertakeaHeritageStrategic Review. This process brought together community stakeholders and City staff in a series ofworkshopswith thegoalofdevelopinga renewedvision for Surrey’sHeritageProgram.The resultingreport, which was approved by Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission in late 2010, included animplementationplanthatoutlinedanumberofactionstobetakenoverafive-yearperiod(2011-2015).The implementation period for theHeritage Strategic Review has passed, andmost of thework planprioritieshavebeencompleted,areongoing,orarenolongerapriority.This updated Implementation Plan identifies priorities for 2017-2024. As part of the consultativeprocess, SHACand city staffwere asked to assess Surrey’s currentHeritageProgram. This discussion,and the analysis contained within this report, determined the recommendations for the StrategicReview. In general, there was consensus that the current Heritage Program is very effective. TheHeritage Programhas a long history, deep roots in the community, and hasmade strong and steadyprogress in the identification, evaluation and management of Surrey’s heritage resources. Therecommendationsbuildupon the strong foundationofheritagework in Surrey, address thegapsandweaknessesofexistingprograminitiatives,andprovidedirectionforthefutureofheritageconservationinSurrey.ThisHeritage Strategic Review Implementation Plan Update outlines the vision, goals and prioritizedstrategies for Surrey's Heritage Program. It provides a background of past heritage awareness andplanning initiatives, reviews key components of the existing program, defines a vision, goals andstrategiesfortheprogram,andproposesanImplementationPlantoexecutetheStrategiesandActionsthat will help the City realize this renewed vision. This Plan provides a roadmap for the City’sconservationinitiatives,andisintegratedwithothercivicplansandobjectives.

EE’sFarmHoneyStand,1965(CityofSurreyArchives1992_036_3725)



1.2HERITAGEACHIEVEMENTS2011-2015Foralmost fiftyyears,Surrey’sheritagehasbeenresearched,documented,protectedand interpretedfor the residents and visitors of the City. This solid foundation, built upon the work of the SurreyHistoricalSocietydatingfrom1969,theoriginalSurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommitteedatingfrom1976,andcontinuing today through thededicatedworkofavarietyofheritageorganizations,hasprovidedSurrey with a rich understanding of its past as it seeks to define the future direction of its heritageprogram.ThefollowingsectionsoutlinepastandcurrentheritageinitiativesandreviewthecomponentscurrentlyinplacethatconstitutetheCityofSurrey’sHeritageProgram.Heritage planning work is undertaken by the Community Planning Division. Heritage Services isresponsible for the operation of the SurreyMuseum, City of Surrey Archives and Stewart Farm. Thisdivision reports to and is funded by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. HeritageServices develops school programs, public workshops, courses, demonstrations, tours and specialevents.EducationandawarenessinitiativesareanintegralpartofSurrey’sHeritageProgram.

SummaryofCityofSurreyHeritageAchievements2011-2015

• 18SitesProtectedbyHRA/DesignationBy-law(63since1978)• $80,000investedinprivatelyownedheritagebuildingsthroughBuildingPreservation

Program• $177,000investedinprivatelyownedheritagebuildingsthroughTaxExemptionProgram• ±$100,000investedinrestoration/maintenanceofCityownedheritagebuildings• 7NeighbourhoodHeritageStudiescompleted(1underway)• 2propertiesaddedtotheHeritageRegister• 8plaquesproduced• 11storyboardsproduced

BoundaryTreatyCentennialcelebrationatthePeaceArchbordercrossing,1946(CityofVancouverArchives1184-2342)



1.3OFFICIALCOMMUNITYPLANHERITAGEPOLICIESSurrey’s Official Community Plan, Plan Surrey 2013, contains specific policies that relate to themanagementofheritageresources:ThemeF8Culture:Heritage/ProtectandCelebrateCommunityHeritage

F8Policies:General

F8.1 EmploytoolsundertheauthoritygrantedthroughtheLocalGovernmentAct,CommunityCharterandHeritageConservationAct(asamended)toidentify,retain,preserve,re-use,protect,integrate,maintainandrevitalizebuilt,naturalandculturalsites,features,andlandscapesthathaveimportanthistorical,architecturalorculturalsignificance.

F8.2 Referissuesandmattersofheritagedesignationandpreservationofbuildings,sitesandfeaturestotheSurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission(SHAC)forinputandadvice.

F8.3 WorkwiththeProvincialGovernmentandcommunitygroups,includingtheSurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission,toimplementSurrey’sHeritageStrategicReview.

F8.4 CollaboratewithculturalandheritageorganizationsinSurreytofurthertheconservationofheritageresourceswithinthecity.

F8.5 Provideopportunitiesforcitizenengagementintheplanninganddevelopmentofheritagepolicy,throughtheSurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission,andthemaintenanceandmanagementofheritagefacilities.

F.8.6 Prohibitthedestruction,excavationofalterationofarchaeologicalsiteswithoutapermitasspecifiedintheProvincialHeritageConservationAct(asamended).

F8.7 IntegrateheritageresourcesintothephysicaldevelopmentandevolutionofSurreytocreateahighly-desiredurbanenvironmentandstrongSenseofPlace.

F8.8 EnhanceSurrey’shistoricalresourcesbyencouragingdevelopmenttosensitivelyincorporatethepreservationofheritageresourcesandartifactsintotheirheritageprojects.

F8.9 MaintainandregularlyupdateSurrey’sHeritageRegisterinaccordancewithprovisionsoftheLocalGovernmentAct,HeritageConservationActandCommunityCharter(asamended)

F8.10 Evaluatebuildings,sitesandfeaturesonSurrey’sHeritageRegisteronanon-goingbasis.WorkwithownersofRegisterpropertiestodevelopHeritageRevitalizationAgreements(HRAs),ConservationCovenantsandHeritageDesignationBy-laws.

F8.11 Maintainandupdateanevaluationframeworktomoreconciselyreviewtheheritagevalueofapropertyandtohelpserveasaguidelinefordetermininghowheritageresourcesshouldbemanaged.

F8.12 Incorporateheritageassessmentsandplanningintothedevelopmentreviewofsecondaryplans,parkplans,transportationplansandtheconstructionandmaintenanceofCityinfrastructureandcapitalprojects.

F8.13 Ensurethepreservationandretentionofheritageresourcestakesplaceequallythroughouttheentirecity.

F8.14 Whereverpossible,preserveheritagebuildingsintheiroriginallocation.Wherethisisnotpossible,andasalastresort,encouragerelocationandrestorationonanappropriatealternativesite.



F8.15 Retainhistoricallyandculturally-significantviewcorridors,focalpoints,trails,view-points,landmarksandvistasatacity-wideandneighbourhoodlevel.

F8.16 ProtectFarmlandasasourceofheritageforSurreyasadistinctlandscapewithinthecommunity.

F8.17 Protectidentifiedheritageandsignificanttrees,suchasalongKingGeorgeBoulevardandSemiahmooTrail,particularlyduringroadworksprojects.

F8Policies:Interpretation

F8.18 WorktowardincreasingcommunityawarenessofSurrey’sheritageresourcesthroughheritageinterpretationprograms,events,heritagestoryboards,signageandmarkers.

F8.19 SupportmuseumsandotherheritagesitesinthestewardshipofSurrey’sheritageresources,artifactsandarchivaldocuments.

F8.20 SupportheritagetourismasasubstantialandsignificantcomponentofSurrey’seconomy.

F8.21 IdentifyandmarkhistoricstreetnamesthroughoutthecitytohelpconnectwithSurrey’spastandhelpcreateuniqueidentitiesandaSenseofPlace.

F8Policies:Implementation

F8.22 implementtheSurreyCulturalPlan(asamended)asaneffectivetoolinestablishingandmaintainingheritageprograms,servicesandfacilitiesinSurrey.

F8.23 Usetaxexemptions,asestablishedintheCommunityCharter(asamended),asaheritageconservationtool.Continuetousefinancialassistanceprogramstosupportownersmaintaining,restoringandprotectingheritagesites.

F8.24 Useapplicationprioritizationwherethereareheritageresourcesonaproposeddevelopmentsite.Usemultipleheritageconservationtechniquesincludingheritagezoneoverlays,setbackadjustmentsandlanduserelaxations,asauthorizedintheLocalGovernmentAct(asamended).

F8.25 InvestigateusingHeritageConservationAreas(HCAs)asameanstoconserveidentifiableareaswithbuildings,sitesandfeaturesthathavesignificantheritagevalueworthyofpreservation.

F8.26 Support,developandgrowastrongheritagecommunitybyusingculturalgrantingprogramsandbyemployingandusingnewtechnologiestoprovideremoteaccesstoheritageinformationandresources.

Inaddition,heritageconservationrelatestothebroaderrangeofOCPPolicies,including:

POLICIES–CITYSTRUCTURES• ThemeA:GrowthManagement• ThemeB:Centres,CorridorsandNeighbourhoods• ThemeC:InfrastructureandFacilities

POLICIES–SUSTAINABILITYPILLARS• ThemeD:Ecosystems• ThemeE:Economy• ThemeF:SocietyandCulture



1.4RELATEDCITYPOLICIESThe followingCitypolicies alsoprovideguidance for theongoing integrationof theHeritageProgramwithothercivicinitiatives;pleaserefertoAppendixAforfurtherinformation.

• SustainabilityCharter2.0• SurreyCulturalPlan• EconomicPlansandStrategies• AllOurRelations• SmartSurreyStrategy

CloverdaleStation,1912(CityofSurreyArchives20524)



2.RENEWEDVISION,GOALS,STRATEGIES&ACTIONS2.1ANEWVISIONFORSURREY’SHERITAGEPROGRAMThe following new Vision for the next seven years of Surrey’s Heritage Program was developed inconjunction with city staff and the Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission. This summarizes theconsensusonthereneweddirectionforSurrey’sHeritageProgram:

SURREYHERITAGEPROGRAM:VISION2017-2024LocatedsouthoftheFraserRiveronuncededFirstNationsterritory,Surreyisagrowing,diverseandprogressivecommunitythattakesprideinitsrichhistoryandheritagelegacy.TheCityofSurreyrecognizestheimportantrolethatheritageconservationplaysinenhancingbothculturalandeconomicvitality,andasweplanforSurrey’sfuturegrowth,wewillrespectourpast,andprovideabalancefornewdevelopmentthatrecognizestheimportanceofourheritageresources,ourintangibleculturalheritageandournaturallandscapes.TheconservationofSurrey’sheritageresourcessupportsthedevelopmentofcompletecommunitiesandprovideslong-termbenefitstotheresidentsandvisitorsofSurrey.Enabledbyproactivemanagement,communitycollaboration,incentives,andheritageeducationandawarenessprograms,wewillconserveandcelebrateSurrey’sbuilt,culturalandnaturalheritage.Throughcommunitycollaboration,wewillachieveabroaderunderstandingofourpast,it’smeaningtothepresent,andourvisionforthefuture.

G.N.R.LocomotiveinCloverdale,1923(CityofSurreyArchives20527)



2.2GOALSOFSURREY’SHERITAGEPROGRAMIn order to implement the Vision, four broad Goals are recommended: City Heritage Stewardship,Heritage Planning, Heritage Education and Awareness, and Community Collaboration. Each GoalsupportstherealizationoftherenewedvisionofSurrey’sHeritageProgram.

GOAL1:CITYHERITAGESTEWARDSHIP• ProvideleadershipinheritageconservationthroughapolicyofCityheritagestewardship.• Integratethemanagementofheritageresourceswithinthebroadcivicplanningpolicy

framework.• Fostereconomicdevelopmentthroughlong-terminvestmentinheritageresources,cultural

facilitiesandprograms,andculturaltourisminitiatives.

GOAL2:HERITAGEPLANNING• Identify,conserve,protectandsupportSurrey’sheritageresources.• DevelopaHeritageProgramframeworkthatlinkstobroadercivicgoalsofsustainability,

economicdevelopmentandneighbourhoodplanning,whileprovidingsignificantandsustainabledevelopmentopportunities.

• Planforthedevelopmentofhealthy,vibrantandsustainableneighbourhoodsbybuildingonexistinglandusepatterns,historicinfrastructureandcommunityidentity.

• Supportsustainableurbandevelopmentbyconservingandinterpretingsignificantheritageresourcesthatillustratethecity’scomplexhistoryandculturallydiversetraditions.

GOAL3:HERITAGEEDUCATION&AWARENESS

• Inspireresidentsandvisitorstoaccess,celebrateandlearnaboutSurrey’srichheritagelegacy.

• ContinuetomakeinformationaboutSurrey’srichheritagelegacywidelyavailable.GOAL4:COMMUNITYCOLLABORATION

• CelebratetherichanddiverseFirstNationsandmulticulturalheritageofSurrey.• BringtogetherdiversecommunitygroupsthroughoutSurrey.• Connectpast,presentandfuturethroughtheconservationofheritageresources,

commemorationofcommunityhistoryandtraditions,andthecreationofcommunityheritagepartnerships.



2.3STRATEGIESFORSURREY’SHERITAGEPROGRAMTheGoalscanbeimplementedthroughassociatedStrategiesandActions,andmanyofthesecanworkin concert with each other. The Implementation Plan provides guidance on the anticipated timeline,grouplead,supportorganizationsandalsotheimplicationofeachstrategy.

GOAL1:CITYHERITAGESTEWARDSHIPSTRATEGIES&ACTIONSTheCityofSurreyshouldset,byexample,thestandardforotherownersofheritageproperties.TheCity has the opportunity to adopt a leadership role, by establishing stewardship policies for themanagementofitsownheritageresources.Theoutcomewillbeanenhancedapproachtoheritageconservation at all levels. In order to achieve success, a commitment to a Heritage StewardshipPolicy will require an allocation of human and financial resources. Given current budgetaryconstraints, this presents a challenge, although these initiatives can start out with low-costinitiativesthatwillcoordinateexistinginitiativesandsetnewdirections,whileotherinitiativescanbeimplementedovertimeasresourcesallow.

STRATEGY1.1:ENHANCEMUNICIPALLEADERSHIPInco-operationwithkeycommunitypartners,shouldset,byexample,thestandardforotherownersofheritageproperties.FullyoperationalizethepoliciesforthemanagementoftheCity’sownheritageresources,includingthehigheststandardsintheconservationandstewardshipofheritagesitesundertheCity’sdirectcontrol.

ACTION1.1.1:ProtectCity-OwnedHeritageSitesInitiatedesignationbylawsforCity-ownedheritagesites.ThiswilldemonstratetheCity’scommitmenttothelong-termprotectionofitsheritageresources.ACTION1.1.2:IdentifytheBroadRangeofOtherCity-OwnedHeritageSitesMunicipalplanningbestpracticesnowrecognizeabroaderunderstandingofwhatconstitutescommunityheritage.AnexcellentexampleistheCityofMontreal’sHeritagePolicy,adoptedin2005,whichembracesabroadconceptofheritageas“anyassetorgroupofassets,naturalorcultural,tangibleorintangible,thatacommunityrecognizesforitsvalueasawitnesstohistoryandmemory”.Morespecifically,theHeritagePolicyfocusesonsevenareasofstewardship:(1)builtheritage,i.e.buildings,infrastructure;(2)archaeologicalheritage;(3)landscapeheritage;(4)publicart;(5)movableheritage,i.e.collections;(6)archivalheritage,e.g.plans,photographs,writtendocuments;and(7)intangibleheritage.Throughthispolicy,theCityofMontrealisestablishingavisionforanintegratedheritagestrategy.Anysuchvisionrestsonasetofstrategicgoalsthatshouldincludemarketingcommunications,internalandexternalpartnerships,asupportiveinstitutionalframework(e.g.incentivesandfunding),educationaloutreachandinnovativeprograms.TheCityofSurreyshouldidentifysitesofheritagevalueotherthanbuildingsthatareunderCity-ownershipand/ormanagement.Thiscouldinclude,butisnotlimitedtositessuchasparks,streettrees,andotherculturalandnaturallandscapefeatures,aswellasabroadrangeofotherresourcesofheritagevalue.



ACTION1.1.3:DevelopConservationPlansforCity-OwnedHeritageSitesDevelopConservationPlansthatwillguidethelong-termconservationandmanagementofindividualCity-ownedheritagesites.Thisshouldincludecyclicalmaintenanceplansthatwillalsoguideongoingmaintenance.ThisalignswithbestpracticeofothercitiessuchasRichmond,whichhascompletedConservationPlansforallCity-ownedheritagesites,andMapleRidge,wherethisprocessisunderway.ACTION1.1.4:IdentifyBudgetsforConservationofCity-OwnedHeritageSitesAspartoftheannualcivicbudgetprocess,identifybudgetsfortheimplementationofConservationPlansforeachsite,aswellasongoingmaintenancebudgets.

MunicipalHall,1912(BritishColumbiaArchivesc_02027)



GOAL2:HERITAGEPLANNINGSTRATEGIES&ACTIONSThe City of Surrey recognizes the value of heritage conservation and has over time dedicatedsubstantial resources toheritage conservation initiatives. TheCommunityPlanningDivisionof thePlanning andDevelopment Department is responsible for heritage planning, but a variety of CityStaffmayencountersituationsthatinvolveheritageissues.Itwill increasetheeffectivenessoftheHeritage Program if the heritage information base is clearly organized, if resources are properlyevaluated and if Staff members are properly trained and educated. This builds upon existingsuccessfulheritageplanninginitiatives.

HeritageplanningattheCityofSurreyisbuiltuponastrongfoundation.Formorethanfortyyears,the City has been completing heritage projects and today, the City has undertaken heritageinitiatives to identify, evaluate, manage and protect Surrey’s heritage resources. The followingactionsdescribehowtheCitycanmakeitsHeritageProgramevenmoreeffective.

STRATEGY2.1:INTEGRATIONWITHMUNICIPALPLANNINGEnsurethatthecivicplanningframeworkfullyrecognizestheimportanceofheritageconservation,andthatheritageconservationisincludedasakeygoalinemergingpolicydocuments.Adoptaconsistentdefinitionofwhatconstitutes“heritage”andensurethattheCity’spolicyframeworkintegratesreferencestoheritageconservationasrequired.

ACTION2.1.1:LinkHeritagewithSustainabilityHeritageconservationisaninherentlysustainableactivity,andsupportssocial,environmentalandeconomicsustainability.ThelinkagebetweenheritageandsustainabilityisbothstrongandbeneficialandshouldbedevelopedandpromotedfortheadvancementofSurrey’sHeritageProgram.Heritageconservationisadesirable,moresustainableformofdevelopmentforthefollowingreasons:

• Buildingrehabilitationisanexceptionaleconomicstimulant.• Propertyrenewalattractsnewbusinessesandresidents,andtakesadvantageof

existinginfrastructure.• Buildingrehabilitationuseslessthanhalftheenergyofnewconstruction.1• Thepropertyvaluesofamajorityofdesignatedheritagepropertiesarebetterthan

orequaltotheaveragepropertyvaluetrend.2

Thebenefitsofheritageconservationintermsofsocial,environmentalandeconomicsustainabilityincludethefollowing:

SocialSustainability• Conservescommunitiesandidentities• Providesaffordablehousing• Fostersurbanrevitalization

EnvironmentalSustainability• Reductionofwasteandmaterialssenttolandfill• Conservedembodiedenergy

1 The Heritage Canada Foundation: <http://www.heritagecanada.org/eng/services/advocacy.html> 2 Dr. Robert Shipley Study, University of Waterloo: <http://advocacyaction.org/english/pays/canadian_case_studies.htm>



• Reusedandrecycledbuildingsandmaterial• Reducedsprawlandimpactoninfrastructure

EconomicSustainability• Reduceddevelopmentcosts• Increasedpropertyvalue• Lesswasteful,basedonlifecyclecostingmodels• Supportslocaleconomies

TheCityofSurreyhasformulatedaSustainabilityCharterthatwillhelpguidethedevelopmentandoperationsoftheCityinamoresustainablefashion.Heritageconservationisinherentlysustainableandthereforeanaturalfitinsuchadocument.TheinclusionofheritageconservationgoalsintheCharter(foundinPart3)supportsthemandateofthedocument,andalsoraisesawarenessofheritage,bothintermsofsustainabilityandCitydevelopment.ThecurrentCharter,however,doesnotgofarenoughinexplainingtheoverarchingimportanceofheritageconservationinachievingsustainabilitygoals.AstheCharterevolves,opportunitiesforthefurtherelaborationofheritageconservationstrategiesshouldbeexplored.TheCity’sSustainabilityOfficeshouldcollaboratewiththeCascadiaGreenBuildingCouncilandSHACtodeterminehowtomorefullyintegrateheritageconservationintotheCharter.Eventually,usingtheCharterasthefoundation,heritageandsustainabilityshouldbelinkedtogetherinSurrey’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

ACTION2.1.2:LinkHeritagewithEconomicDevelopmentEconomicdevelopmentiscriticaltotheoveralldevelopmentofanycity.Withineconomicdevelopment,tourism,andspecificallyculturaltourism,whichincludesvisitinghistoricsites,playsacrucialrole.Culturaltourismisthefastestgrowingsegmentofthetourismindustry.Canadiansspentmorethan$5billiononculturaltourismin20073andsomanytouristsnowcometoCanadatovisithistoricplacesthattheirconservationandinterpretationisnowamajorfactorinsustainingthetourismindustry.Althoughitismoredifficulttomeasuretheimpactatthelocallevel,heritageiswithoutquestionadrivingfactorintheboomingculturaltourismindustry.Surrey’sheritageinitiativesshould,therefore,belinkedtothisgrowingsectorsothatbothheritageconservationeffortsandeconomicdevelopmentaremutuallypromotedandfostered. ACTION2.1.3:PromoteHeritageTourismTourismSurrey,HeritageServicesandtheCity’sEconomicDevelopmentOfficeshouldcollaboratetoconsidertheinclusionofadditionalheritageattractionsandtodeterminethemosteffectivemethodsofpromotingheritagetourism.TheSurreyBoardofTrade,BusinessImprovementAssociations(bothDowntownandCloverdale),andlocalheritagegroupsshouldalsobeconsulted.

ACTION2.1.4:IntegrateHeritageConservationintoNeighbourhoodPlanninginitiativesAsTownCentrePlans(TCPs)areupdatedandNeighbourhoodConceptPlans(NCPs)aredeveloped,integrateheritagecontext,policiesandinformationonsignificantheritagesitestoallowformoreeffectivemanagementoftheseresources.

3 Canadian Heritage: <http://www2.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/org/sectr/inter/econ_impct2007/104-eng.cfm>



STRATEGY2.2:REVIEWDEVELOPMENTANDFINANCIALINCENTIVESExistingCityheritageconservationincentivesshouldbereviewedandupdatedtoensurethattheyarealignedwiththerenewedfocusoftheHeritagePolicyandProgramReview.Arevisedprogramofeffectiveincentivesshouldbeavailablethatwillstrategicallyencourageauthenticconservationandrehabilitation,byencouragingownerstoinvestintheirproperties.Theamountofincentivesshouldbedirectlyrelatedtothelevelofheritageconservation,andshouldbeofferedinexchangeforlegalprotection.Anyproposedworkonthesiteshouldbecompatiblewith,andsympatheticto,thecharacterandcontextoftheheritagesite,asevaluatedbasedonaStatementofSignificanceandasassessedagainsttheStandardsandGuidelines.

ACTION2.2.1:ReviewSurrey’sHeritageIncentivesProgramsItisimportanttorememberthatincentivesshouldensurethelong-termfinancialviabilityofeachheritage conservationproject and that theapplicationof incentives is subject to thefollowingconditions:

• AllpropertiesontheHeritageRegister,oreligiblefortheRegister,shouldbeconsideredforfinancialincentives,butlegalprotection,intheformofaheritagedesignation,HeritageRevitalizationAgreement,oracovenant,shouldbeapre-requisitebeforeanymunicipalheritageincentiveisgranted.

• Theamountofincentivesofferedshouldbedirectlyrelatedtothelevelofconservation,andshouldreflectagoodconservationoutcome.Theheritagecharacter-definingelementsofthesitearetobemaintained.

• Theproposedworkonthesitewouldbecompatiblewith,andsympatheticto,thecharacterandcontextoftheheritagesite,accordingtotheStandardsandGuidelinesfortheConservationofHistoricPlacesinCanada.

• Forlargerincentives,proofoffinancialnecessitymayberequiredthroughaproformaeconomicanalysis.

Inaddition,reviewotheropportunitiesfortheprovisionofincentivestopromoteconservation:• DevelopapolicyfortheRestrictedReserveforFutureExpense(currentlysitsat+

$277K)• Initiateatechnicalreviewofopportunitiestosupportcategoriesofthreatened

heritageresources(e.g.,immediatefocus:replacementofheritagehouseswithnewsinglefamilydwellingsandinabilitytoofferdevelopmentincentivesforheritageretentionintheALR)

STRATEGY2.3:CONTINUETHEDEVELOPMENTOFAVALUES-BASEDAPPROACHTOTHEHERITAGEPROGRAMTheCityhasdevelopedavalues-basedframeworkfortheevaluationofheritageresources.This,inconjunctionwiththeuseoftheStandardsandGuidelinesfortheconservationofHistoricPlacesinCanada,hasmovedtheHeritageProgramtowardswhatisnowconsideredbestpracticeinheritageconservation.AnotherkeystageinthisevolutionwouldbethedevelopmentofaHeritageContextStatementandThematicFramework,basedonbestpractice.AnumberofcommunitiesthroughoutBritishColumbiahaveadoptedthisapproachandareactivelydevelopingavalues-basedheritageevaluationframework.Municipalplanningbest



practicesnowsupportthedevelopmentofthematicframeworksasthebasisofheritageplanning,thusenablingbetterintegrationofheritagewithincommunityplanning.InCanada,theCityofVictoriahasledthewaywiththedevelopmentofthefirstcomprehensivecivicthematicframeworkin2008-2010,developedbydrillingdownfromtheNationalHistoricSitesofCanadaSystemPlantoforgeadeeperunderstandingofhistoricforcesatthelocallevel.Thisisbeingusedasatooltodeterminethevalueofneighbourhoodsandindividualsites;updateandevaluatetheVictoriaHeritageRegister;andinformthedevelopmentofneighbourhoodplans.Thisprocesshasarticulatedtheheritagevaluesassociatedwithheritageassetsthatlinktotheevolutionofthecity,anddescribesthetypesofresourcesthatmakeupthecity’sheritage,includingimplicationsformunicipalheritagemanagement.InVancouver,thedevelopmentofhistoriccontextstatementshasbeenundertakenincertainneighbourhoodsandforcertaincategoriesofresourcessuchaspostwarheritage.Acity-widethematicframeworkhasbeendevelopedaspartoftheVancouverHeritageActionPlan,andwillbereleasedin2017.TheCityofSurreyhasalreadystartedthisprocess.AhistoriccontextstatementwasundertakenforSurreyschoolsin2007-2008.TheCityshouldundertakethedevelopmentofacomprehensivecity-widethematicframeworkandahistoriccontextstatementthatwillsupporttheevaluationofSurrey’sheritageresources.Thisnewevaluationframeworkwillallowforabetterunderstandingofthebroadrangeofpotentialheritageresourceslocatedthroughouttheentirecity,groundtheidentificationandevaluationofheritageresourcesinasolid,defensibleacademicfootingandassistintheintegrationofheritageresourceswithintheplanningforeachneighbourhood,basedonlocalidentityandcharacter.

ACTION2.3.1:DevelopaSurreyHistoricContextandThematicFrameworkAthematicframeworkorganizesanddefineshistoricalthemesthatidentifysignificantsites,personsandevents.Historicalthemesprovideacontextwithinwhichheritagesignificancecanbeunderstood,assessedandcompared.Themeshelptoexplainwhyasiteexists,howithaschangedovertimeandhowitrelatestoothersiteslinkedbythetheme.Historicalthemescanbecomprehensivelyidentifiedonceathematichistoryisprepared.Thiscanalsoprovideaframeworkforamoreeffectiveevaluationofwhichsitesrepresentimportantthemes,andthevaluesthattheyrepresent.Aspartofathematicframework,ahistoriccontextstatementisdevelopedthatprovidesaframeworkforunderstandingandevaluatinghistoricalresources.Thesignificanceofanindividualsitecanbejudgedandexplainedbyprovidinginformationaboutpatternsandtrendsthatdefinecommunityhistory.Eachsiteshouldbeconsideredinthecontextoftheunderlyinghistoricalinfluencesthathaveshapedandcontinuetoshapesettlementanddevelopment.Historiccontextmaybeorganizedbytheme,geographicarea,orchronology,andisassociatedwithadefinedareaandanidentifiedperiodofsignificance.Inthisway,common,ever-presentandrepresentativehistoricsites,aswellasinteresting,rareorexceptionalexamples,canbeidentifiedandplacedincontext.ParksCanadahasundertakenthedevelopmentofathematicframework,theNationalHistoricSitesofCanadaSystemPlan,whichprovidesacomprehensivewayoflookingatCanadianhistoryandidentifiessitesofnationalsignificance.Thisoverarchingthematicframeworkcaninformandsupportthedevelopmentofacivichistoriccontextandthedevelopmentofalocalthematicframework.



ParksCanadaNationalHistoricSitesofCanadaThematicFramework

STRATEGY2.4:HERITAGEREGISTERUPDATETheCityhasundertakenthedevelopmentofanewvalues-basedframeworktoevaluateheritageresources.SitesontheHeritageRegistercanbeanalysedastohowtheyillustratetheHistoricContextStatementandThematicFramework,andanysitesconsideredfortheHeritageRegistershouldbeevaluatedorconsideredwithinthisnewvalues-basedframework.

ACTION2.4.1:ReviewRegisterSitesAsrequired,HeritageRegistersitesshouldbereviewedwhenredevelopmentisconsideredorwhennewinformationbecomesavailablethatdeepensourunderstandingofheritagevalue.FutureheritagesiteevaluationsshouldutilizethisestablishedevaluationmethodologyaswellasbeconsideredinthecontextofthenewThematicFramework.WithintheRegister,heritageresourcesshouldbegroupedaccordingtothefollowingcategoriesintheStandardsandGuidelines:

• ArchaeologicalSites• CulturalLandscapes• Buildings• EngineeringWorks

ACTION2.4.2:ReviewInventorySitesTheCity’sHeritageInventoryincludesalistofsitesinSurreythathavepotentialheritagevalueorcharacter.AHeritageInventoryisnotenabledundertheLocalGovernmentAct,andhasnolegalstatus;giventheconfusionthatitgenerates,theHeritageInventoryshouldbeeliminated.TheInventorysitesarecurrentlyinlimbo,notfullyrecognizedashaving



heritagevaluebutarestillofficiallyflaggedbytheCity.TherearenospecificpoliciesrelatingtoHeritageInventorysites.IntheHeritageStrategicReview2010itwasrecommendedthattheHeritageInventorysitesshouldbefullyevaluated,andthosedeterminedtohavesignificantheritagevalueandheritageintegrityshouldbeincludedontheHeritageRegister.HeritageInventorysitesthatdonothavesignificantheritagevalueorthathavelosttheirheritageintegrityshouldberemovedfromthelist.Followingthisfinalevaluationofthesesites,theHeritageInventorycanbeeliminated.

STRATEGY2.5:HERITAGETRAINING&EDUCATIONProvidingheritageworkshopsandcoursesonsuchtopicsastheStandardsandGuidelinesfortheConservationofHistoricPlacesinCanadawouldraisetheoveralllevelofheritageknowledgewithintheCity.HeritagePlanningStaffandmembersofSHACshouldalsoregularlyattendheritageworkshopsandconferencesinordertocontinuallyincreasetheirknowledgebase.Theseactionswillensurethatheritageissuesareaddressedwiththespecializedtechnicalknowledgetheyrequire.

ACTION2.5.1:ProvideHeritageTraining&EducationtoCityStaffandSHAC• SupportCityStaff(trainingopportunities,conferences,etc.• SupportSHAC(orientationpackages,trainingcourses,conferences,etc.)

o ProvidetraininginStandardsandGuidelineso CitytoprovideorientationpackagefornewSHACmemberso SHACtoproduceanannualreport(ReportCard)

Moore’sCafé,1935(CityofSurreyArchives180175A)



GOAL3:HERITAGEEDUCATION&AWARENESSSTRATEGIES&ACTIONSA successful heritage program reaches out to the community in order to gain support. In turn,heritageknowledgeandawarenesswillberaised,whichwillthenencouragecommunitymemberstocontributetoongoingheritageefforts.Thisisacyclicalprocess,asthecommunitygrowsandnewresidentswanttobeinvolved,andlearnmoreabouttheuniqueidentityofwheretheylive.

STRATEGY3.1:ESTABLISHAFOCUSSEDCOMMUNICATIONSSTRATEGYAcommunicationsstrategyisanessentialpartofaheritageprogram.CommunicationregardingheritagemattersisnecessarynotonlybetweentheCityandresidentsofSurrey,butalsobetweenheritagegroupsandthemedia.AlignthisstrategywiththeSmartSurreyStrategy.

ACTION3.1.1:UpdateHeritageInformationontheCity’sWebsiteTheprovisionofheritageinformationontheCity’swebsiteiscurrentlythebestmethodofpubliccommunication.Heritagewebpagesshouldbemonitoredandupdatedasneededinordertoprovidethepublicwiththemostaccurateandrelevantheritageinformation.AstheCityofSurreydevelopsitsnewwebsite,theorganizationandlayoutofheritageinformationshouldbereviewedandrevised,asnecessary.Forexample,itshouldbeverysimpleforheritagepropertyownerstofindoutwhatresourcesandincentivesareavailabletothem.Thewordingonindividualwebpagesshouldalsobeclearanddirectfortheintendedaudience,includingheritagepropertyowners.ACTION3.1.2:MaintainaPositivePublicRelationsImageItisimportanttoworkproactivelywiththemediainordertochampioninitiatives,increaseheritageawarenessandexplainthecompletestoryonheritageissuesinSurrey.Itisimportanttoshowthepositivesideofheritageconservation,andthenumerousbenefitsitaffordstothelargercommunity,ratherthangetstuckontheoccasionalreversesthatinevitablyoccur.

STRATEGY3.2:PROMOTEHERITAGEEDUCATIONANDINCREASEHERITAGEAWARENESSHeritageawarenessbeginswitheducation.AnunderstandingofwhatheritageencompassesisessentialtotheappreciationofthedifferentheritageassetsinSurrey.Heritagedoesnotsimplyinvolve“old”buildings;itinvolvesresourcesthatillustratethecity’sdevelopment,including:naturalsites,suchasfarmsandforests;culturalassets,suchaschurchesandmeetinghalls;transportationcorridors,suchasroadsandrailways;aswellassignificantbuildingsincludingmunicipalhalls,housesandschools.TheCityshouldcontinuetoactivelysupportheritageeducationandawarenessinitiatives,throughcommunitypartnershipsandasresourcesallow.Thiswillprovideleadershipinheritagecommunicationthatwillraisetheprofileofheritagebybroadlysupportingcommunitypartnersthatcaninformawideaudience,includingcommunityassociations,museumsandtheeducationalcommunity.TheCity’sHeritageProgramcouldalsosupportthedevelopmentofanetworktoexchangeknowledgeandpracticesbetween‘keyheritagestakeholders’.Proactivelycommunicatingapro-heritagemessagethroughlocalmediashouldalsobeapriority.



• ExploreandpromoteIntangibleCulturalHeritage• Exploreandpromote“authenticexperiences”• Implementnewstreetnamingpolicy• EstablishBetterCommunications

o Continuetoupdatewebsiteo Positivepublicrelationso Takeadvantageofnewtechnologies

• PromoteHeritageEducation/IncreaseHeritageAwarenesso Educationforresidentsandprofessionalso Schoolprogramso Fosterheritageatneighbourhoodlevelo TraininginStandardsandGuidelines

• AdvanceHeritageResearch

ACTION3.2.1:ProvideHeritageEducationtoResidentsandProfessionalsEstablishingafoundationalknowledgeofheritageisimportantforthedevelopmentandsustainabilityofheritageprograms.Thiscanbeexecutedinavarietyofways,includingcourses,workshops,andcommunityevents,suchasheritagetours.Advertisingeducationalopportunitiesisnecessarytokeepresidentsinformedofthefullrangeofheritageinformationthatisavailable.HeritageServicescurrentlyoffersavarietyofpublicprogramsthroughouttheyearattheSurreyMuseum,SurreyArchivesandHistoricStewartFarm.HeritageServicesalsooffersarangeofpresentationsthatcanbebookedbycommunitygroups.TheseoutreachtoolsareaneffectivewaytoincreaseheritageeducationinSurrey,andfutureprogramsshouldbebuiltupontheirsuccess.Heritageeducationshouldalsobepromotedandofferedtodevelopmentanddesignindustryprofessionalssothattheyaremorepreparedtoworkwithheritageissues.LinkingthesecourseswiththoseofferedtoCityStaffwouldincreaseefficiencyandprovidenetworkingopportunities.

ACTION3.2.2:OfferHeritageEducationProgramsforSchoolsOfferingheritageeducationprogramsinschoolsnotonlyintroducestheimportanceofheritagetoyoungresidentsofSurrey,italsoraisestheoveralllevelofheritageawarenessinthecommunity,asteachersandadministratorslearnabouttheprograms.Muchliketheprogramsdescribedabove,schoolprogramscantakedifferentforms,includingworkshops,educationkitsforclassrooms,presentationsandtours,dependingonhowtheycanbestbeintegratedintothecurriculum.

Theremayalsobesignificantopportunitiestoinvolvetheincreasingnumberofpost-secondaryinstitutionsthatarelocatinginSurrey.Thesegrowinginstitutionswilllikelybereceptivetoopportunitiestointegratewiththecommunityandmaybeabletodirectresourcestowardsanunderstandingoftheirlocalcontext.



ACTION3.2.3:FosterHeritageattheNeighbourhoodLevelHeritageeducationshouldalsobedeliveredattheneighbourhoodlevelbecausethatiswhereresidentscanbecomemostengagedandknowledgeable.Whenneighbourhoodheritageisresearchedandmadeavailabletoitsresidents,theyaremorelikelytotakeprideinitandfosterheritageasanintegralpartoftheirneighbourhood’sdevelopment.Onceresidentsunderstandtheirneighbourhoodheritage,theycancometogetheracrossthecityandtelltheirstories,therebyincreasingoverallheritageawarenessinSurrey.Studentscanbeinvolvedthroughresearch,discussionandanalysisoflocalhistory.

ACTION3.2.4:BroadentheDefinitionofHeritageTheCityshouldseek,throughleadershipandpartnerships,toidentify,protectandcelebrateabroadrangeofpotentialheritageresourcesforthevaluablecontributionthattheymaketowardacompleteunderstandingofSurrey’shistory.TheCity’sHeritageProgramshouldbeinclusiveofdifferenttypesofheritageresources,bothtangibleandintangible.AspectsofIntangibleCulturalHeritagethatshouldbeconsideredinclude:

• FirstNations• AgriculturalHeritage• Multiculturalheritage(communityeventssuchasVaisakhi,etc.)• Otherculturaleventsandfestivals

WhalleyVarietyStore,1947(CityofSurreyArchives180720)



GOAL4:COMMUNITYCOLLABORATIONSTRATEGIES&ACTIONSWorking with other heritage groups and associated organizations in strong collaborativepartnershipswill increasethereachandaudienceforSurrey’sHeritageProgram.Thiswill increasethe number of people and resourcesworking toward the common goal of heritage conservation.Linking heritage with sustainability and economic development will establish heritage in thesecompatible initiatives and further the overall goals of each individual program, as well as buildcapacityofcommunityheritageorganizations.TheHeritageServicesCommunityAdvisoryBoard isthemostappropriateorganizationtocoordinatedifferentheritagegroupsthroughoutSurrey.Manyheritage and heritage-affiliated organizations are already represented on the Committee. Addingadditional representatives or adjusting the Committee mandate to include a coordination roleshould be considered in order to determine how best to partner themultiple heritage groups inSurrey. Once the heritage organizations in Surrey are linked through a coordination function, eachorganizationwillbecomemorefamiliarwiththeworkoftheotherorganizations,therebyincreasingthe awareness and understanding of the different heritage initiatives and events occurringthroughoutSurrey.This,inturn,willhelpstreamlinethevisionandgoalsofthedifferentgroupsintoacohesiveframeworkthatwillsupportthefutureofSurrey’sHeritageProgram.Opportunities forjoint programming and marketing should also be explored, and communications between thedifferentgroupsshouldbecomemorefluidanddynamic.

STRATEGY4.1:DEVELOPHERITAGECOLLABORATIONSDevelopafullrangeofpartnershipopportunities,includingwithseniorlevelsofgovernment,communityorganizationsandkeyheritagestakeholders.

ACTION4.1.1:DevelopCommunityHeritageCollaborationsThroughleadershipandpartnerships,forgecollaborationswithgroupswithheritagemandatesthroughoutSurrey.ContinuetohostnetworkingmeetingsandencouragecommunityheritagegroupstosubmitapplicationsfortheCulturalGrantsProgram.

ACTION4.1.2:PursueCivicCollaborationsSeekopportunitiestointegrateheritageconservationwithabroadrangeofcivicinitiatives,suchasneighbourhoodplanningandpublicartinitiatives.Thismayincludeheritageinterpretationandinstallationsatpubliclocationssuchastransitstationsandbusshelters,aswellasotherplace-makingopportunitieswithindevelopingnewneighbourhoods.

ACTION4.1.3:PursuePublicSectorPartnershipsThereareindicationsthattheFederalGovernmentispursuingarenewaloftheHistoricPlacesInitiative.TheCityshouldcontinuetoworkwithseniorlevelsofgovernmenttodevelopandintegratethemunicipalHeritageProgramwithevolvingbroaderinitiatives.



3.IMPLEMENTATIONPLANTIMELINES:The timeline for the ImplementationPlan isbasedon Immediate (1-2years),Medium(2-5years)andLongTerm(5-7years)implementation.SomestrategiesalsoshouldbeconsideredonanOngoingbasis.

• Immediate1-2years• Medium2-5years• Long5-7years• Ongoing

ACTIONLEADS:The following isa listofgroupsandorganizations thatcould leador support theproposedstrategies.Thisdoesnotexcludeothercommunitypartnersthatmayalsobeidentified:

• CityofSurrey:CityCouncil(“City”)• CityofSurrey:HeritagePlanning(“HP”)• CityofSurrey:HeritageServices(“HS”)• CityofSurreyCityClerk(“CityClerk”)• SurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission(“SHAC”)• HeritageServicesCommunityAdvisoryBoard(“CAB”)• CityofSurrey:EconomicDevelopmentOffice(“EDO”)• CityofSurrey:SustainabilityOffice(“SO”)• CascadiaGreenBuildingCouncil(“GBC”)• SurreyBoardofTrade(“Trade”)• SurreySchoolDistrict(“School”)• TourismSurrey(“TourismSurrey”)• CommunityHeritagePartners(“Community”):

• CommunityAssociations• SurreyHeritageSociety• SurreyHistoricalSociety• FraserValleyHeritageRailSociety• AgriculturalAdvisoryCommittee• GreenTimbersHeritageSociety• FriendsoftheSemiahmooTrail• LocalCollegesandUniversities(e.g.,SimonFraserUniversity,KwantlenPolytechnic

UniversityandDouglasCollege)• BusinessImprovementAssociations(Downtown,Cloverdale,NewtonandFleetwood)• FriendsoftheMuseum&ArchivesSociety• SurreyPublicLibrary



GOALONE:CITYHERITAGESTEWARDSHIPStrategy1.1:EnhanceMunicipalLeadership

OCP# TIME LEAD SUPPORT OUTCOME

Action1.1.1ProtectCity-ownedHeritageSites F8.1 Immediate City HP/HS/SHAC

Leadbyexample;civicstewardship;increasedcommunitypride;improvedconservationoutcomes.

Action1.1.2IdentifytheBroadRangeofotherCity-ownedSites(e.g.Parks,streettrees,etc.)

ThemeB;F8.1;F8.15;F8.16;F8.17;F8.25

Ongoing HP/SHAC

HS/CityDepartments

BroaderunderstandingofSurrey’sheritagelegacy;betterheritageconservation;broaderunderstandingofSurrey’sheritagelegacy.

Action1.1.3DevelopConservationPlansforCity-ownedHeritageSites

F8.1 Immediate HP/HS

BudgetbyCity Improvedconservationoutcomes;greatercertaintyintheconservationprocess.

Action1.1.4IdentifyBudgetsforConservationofCity-ownedHeritageSites

F8.1 Ongoing City HP/HS Betterlong-termconservationoutcomesthroughongoinginvestment.

FleetwoodNurseries,1964(CityofSurreyArchives1992_036_2326)



GOALTWO:HERITAGEPLANNINGStrategy2.1:IntegrationWithMunicipalPlanning


Action2.1.1LinkHeritagewithSustainability ThemeD;F8.8;F8.16

Ongoing HP/HS/SO

SHAC/CityDepts./GBC

Civicstewardship;improvedsustainabilityoutcomes.

Action2.1.2LinkHeritagewithEconomicDevelopment

ThemeE;F8.8;F8.23;F8.24;F8.26

Ongoing HP/HS/EDO

SHAC/CityDepts./Trade/Community

Enhancedeconomicdevelopment;improvedconservationoutcomes;greaterinvestmentinheritage;improvedleverageofprivateinvestment.

Action2.1.3PromoteHeritageTourism ThemeE;F8.18;F8.19;F8.20;F8.26

Ongoing HS/HP/TourismSurrey

SHAC/CAB&otherciviccommittees

MoreeffectivepubliccommunicationofSurrey’sheritagelegacy;enhancedeconomicdevelopment.

Action2.1.4IntegrateHeritageConservationintoNeighbourhoodPlanningInitiatives

ThemeA;ThemeB;F8.1;F8.6;F8.7;F8.8;F8.12;F8.15;F8.17;F8.24;F8.25

Ongoing HP/CityDepartments

SHAC Betterunderstandingofneighbourhoodcontexts;developmentofmorecompletecommunities;improvedcommunityplace-making.

Strategy2.2ReviewDevelopmentandFinancialIncentives


Action2.2.1ReviewSurrey’sHeritageIncentivesProgram

F8.1;F8.23;F8.24

Immediate HP SHAC Improvedincentives;improvedconservationoutcomes;increasedheritageprotection;greaterinvestmentinheritage;improvedleverageofprivateinvestment.

Strategy2.3:ContinuetheDevelopmentofaValues-BasedApproachtotheHeritageProgram


Action2.3.1DevelopaSurreyHistoricContextStatementandThematicFramework

F8.5;F8.9;F8.11

Immediate HP/HS SHAC/Community/FirstNations

BetterinformationbaseforHeritageProgram;improvedassessmentandevaluationofheritagesites;enhancedpubliccommunicationofhistoriccontextandlegacy.

Strategy2.4HeritageRegisterUpdate OCP# TIME LEAD SUPPORT OUTCOMEAction2.4.1ReviewRegisterSites F8.1;F8.9;

F8.10;F8.11Immediate HP/HS SHAC Betterinformationbasefor

HeritageProgram;clarityofheritagevalueofindividualsites.

Action2.4.2ReviewInventorySites F8.1;F8.9;F8.10;F8.11

Medium HP/HS SHAC BetterinformationbaseforHeritageProgram;clarityofheritagevalueofindividualsites;removalofconfusingaspectsoftheHeritageProgram.

Strategy2.5HeritageTraining&Education


Action2.5.1ProvideOngoingHeritageTrainingandEducationtoCityStaffandSHAC

F8.2 Ongoing Clerk HP/HS/SHAC

Betterunderstandingofheritagepolicies;betterconservationoutcomes;improvedcityprocessandcommunication.



GOALTHREE:HERITAGEEDUCATION&AWARENESSStrategy3.1:EstablishaFocussedCommunicationStrategy


Action3.1.1UpdateHeritageInformationontheCity’sWebsite

F8.18;F8.26 Ongoing HP/HS

SHAC Enhancedheritageawareness;improvedpubliccommunication.

Action3.1.2MaintainaPositivePublicRelationsImage

F8.19;F8.22;F8.26

Ongoing HP/HS/SHAC

Partners Improvedpubliccommunication.

Strategy3.2:PromoteHeritageEducationandIncreaseHeritageAwareness


Action3.2.1ProvideHeritageEducationtoResidentsandProfessionals

F8.4;F8.18;F8.19;F8.22;F8.26

Ongoing HS HP/SHAC Improvedheritageinformationandcommunication;betterconservationoutcomes.

Action3.2.2OfferHeritageEducationProgramsforSchools

F8.4;F8.5;F8.18;F8.19;F8.26

Ongoing HS Community/School

Improvedheritageinformationandcommunication;long-terminvestmentincommunitydevelopment.

Action3.2.3FosterHeritageattheNeighbourhoodlevel

F8.8;F8.10;F8.12;F8.13;F8.21

Ongoing HS SHAC Betterunderstandingofneighbourhoodhistoryandheritage;long-terminvestmentincommunitydevelopment.

Action3.2.4BroadentheDefinitionofHeritage F8.5;F8.8;F8.10;F8.22

Ongoing HP/HS

SHAC BetterunderstandingofSurrey’sheritagelegacy;improvedcommunityengagement;betterconservationoutcomes.

BankofMontreal,Cloverdale,circa1910(CityofSurreyArchives180140)



GOALFOUR:COMMUNITYCOLLABORATIONStrategy4.1:CommunityCollaboration OCP# TIME LEAD SUPPORT OUTCOMEAction4.1.1DevelopCommunityHeritageCollaborations

F8.3;F8.4;F8.5;F8.18;F8.19;F8.23;F8.26

Ongoing HS SHAC/CAB/Community

Buildcommunitycapacity/improvedcommunityrelationshipsandcommunication;long-terminvestmentincommunitydevelopment.

Action4.1.2PursueCivicCollaborations F8.7;F8.12 Ongoing HS HP/SHAC/CAB/PublicArt

Improvedheritagecommunicationandinterpretationopportunities;developmentofmorecompletecommunities;improvedcommunityplace-making.

Action4.1.3PursuePublicSectorPartnerships F8.3 Ongoing HS HP/SHAC Developmentandintegrationoflocalandseniorheritageinitiatives/cross-jurisdictioncooperationinachievingheritageobjectives.

CrescentBeach,1920(CityofSurreyArchives180214)



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe City of Surrey Heritage Strategic Review Implementation Plan Update 2016 was undertaken byDonald Luxton&Associates Inc. for theCity of Surrey. Theproject team consistedofDonald Luxton,Principal,MeganFaulkner,HeritagePlannerandR.J.McCulloch,HeritagePlanner.Wewouldliketothankthefollowingfortheirparticipationandinvaluableadvicethroughoutthecourseoftheproject.

CityofSurreyStaff:• ErinSchultz,Planner,CommunityPlanning• RyanGallagher,Manager,HeritageAdministration&Facilities,Parks,Recreation&Culture

SurreyHeritageAdvisoryCommission

• CouncillorDaveWoods• PennyPriddy• DanielaEvans• DavidPlug• BertHol



APPENDIX:RELATEDCITYPOLICIESThe followingCitypolicies alsoprovideguidance for theongoing integrationof theHeritageProgramwithothercivicinitiatives:A.1SUSTAINABILITYCHARTER2.0Surrey’sSustainabilityCharter2.0 is a50-yearvision for sustainability inSurrey:tobecomea thriving,green,inclusivecity.

SustainabilityCharterStructure

OneoftheeightthemesoftheSustainabilityCharteris:

EducationandCulture:Accesstodiverse,highqualitylearningopportunities,andvibrantarts,heritageandculturalexperiencesforallSurreyresidents;

DesiredOutcomes:ArtsandHeritage

• AnenviableandvibrantartsandheritagesectorcontributestoSurrey’scitizenengagement,enrichment,economy,communitylivability,andcivicpride.

• Arts,heritageandentertainmentspacesareincorporatedthroughoutthecity.



• Surreysupportsandcelebratesitsdiverseartists,culturesandcommunityheritagethroughinclusivefestivals,programingandevents.Surreycelebrates,protectsandpromotesitsnaturalandbuiltheritagesites.

• PublicartisvisibleindiverseformsthroughoutthecommunityandbringsartintothedailylivesofSurreyresidents.

• Surreynurturesauniqueparticipatorycommunity-basedartsscene.

StrategicDirections:ArtsandHeritage

• SupportthegrowthofadiverseartssectorthroughthedevelopmentofSurrey’sculturalcorridor.

• Supportthedevelopmentoflocalartistsofallagesandthroughallstages.• Encouragearts,heritageandculturalexpressionforyouthinthecommunity.• Createbetteraccesstoarts,heritageandculturalfacilitiesandservicesatthe

neighbourhoodlevel.• Developcommunity-basedartsandheritagespaceandprogrammingthroughout

theCity.• Protectnaturalandbuiltheritagesites.

Indicators:

• ProtectedheritagesitesHeritageisalsoincludedunderothersectionsoftheSustainabilityCharter,suchasInfrastructure(PublicartandheritageareintegratedintoSurrey’sinfrastructure).HeritagesitesarealsoincludedontheCity’sSustainabilityDashboard,whichliststhefollowingActionItems:HeritagePlanning;HeritageFacilitiesandServices;andHeritageStoryboardsandTours.A.2SURREYCULTURALPLANSurrey’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department has developed a Surrey Cultural Plan: EnhancingUrbanizationthroughArtsandHeritage.Throughouttheplan,heritageobjectiveshavebeenintegrated.TheobjectivesoftheCulturalPlanare:

• AssessfeasibilityandserviceneedsforculturalfacilityspaceforSouthSurrey.• ReassessthefunctionalspaceplanandneedsforaphaseIIexpansionoftheSurreyMuseum.• Develop6communityPublicArtPlans,identifyingsitesandthemesforpublicartinCloverdale,

SouthSurrey,Newton,SurreyCityCentre,GuildfordandFleetwood.• Compileaninventoryofpublicandprivatesectorculturalassets,servicesandfacilitiesinSurrey;

identifyingevidentgapsandneeds.• Identifyneeds,opportunities,spaceandoperationalrequirementsforadecentralizedmodelof

artsandheritageCity-wideservices.• IdentifyspaceandresourcerequirementsforthegrowthandpreservationofCitymaterial

culturalandartcollections.• Assessneedsandrolesforeffectivecommunicationofculturalvaluesandbenefitsbypublicand

communitystakeholders.• IdentifyculturalspacesandamenitiesinCityCentredevelopmentplans.



A.3ECONOMICPLANSANDSTRATEGIESThere are several key documents that guide Surrey’s economic development issues, including TheEconomic Diversification Strategy and Surrey City Centre. Heritage intersects with economicdevelopment in a number of key areas, including community cultural initiatives, heritage tourism,neighbourhooddevelopment,thefilmindustryandjobcreation.A.4ALLOURRELATIONSSurrey is located on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen,Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations, andmany nations are represented by the urban Indigenouspopulation in Surrey. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) exposed the terriblelegacy of the Indian Residential School System and the on-going trauma for survivors. With Surreyhaving the largest urban Aboriginal population in Metro Vancouver, the City is taking a proactiveresponse to thecall toactionby theTRC.Guidedby theAboriginal LeadershipCommittee, theCity isdevelopingaSurreyUrbanAboriginalStrategy.TheobjectiveoftheStrategyistobuildandstrengthenrelationships at all levels of the community so as to improve the economic participation, educationalattainmentandhealthoutcomesfortheAboriginalpopulationinSurrey.TheAllOurRelationsreportisPhase I of the Social Innovation Strategy, the first step toward reconciliation with the Aboriginalcommunity.A.5SMARTSURREYSTRATEGYTheSmartSurreyStrategyguideshowtechnologyandinnovationareconsideredindecisionsmadeforexisting and future plans, programs and infrastructure. Using new and existing technologies andinformation, it identifies and implements systems and programs to inform decision-making, createefficienciesandoptimizeourresourcesleadingtocost-savings.TheStrategy strives forexcellenceanddeploymentof internationalbestpracticesusing technologicaladvancements and innovation to enhance life and work within Surrey. Using new and existingtechnologies and information, it identifies and implements systemsandprograms to informdecision-making,createefficienciesandoptimizetheeffectivenessofCityresourcesleadingtocost-savings.Fourkeyareasofactionhavebeendevelopedtodeliveronitsvision.Eachactionitemservestomeetthecriteriaofoneofthefourfollowingareas:

1. SocialEngagement&Connectivity:AsociallyengagedandconnectedcommunityisonewhereresidentsactivelyparticipateindecisionmakingandtheCityofSurreyisbothtransparentandaccountable.

2. EconomicGrowth:Thelocaleconomyinasmartcityisprosperousandresilient.Itachievesaone-to-oneratioofjobs-to-residentworkforceandabalancedtaxbase.Newjobsarecreatedinknowledge-basedandhigh-growthindustriesbylocalentrepreneurs.TheCityhasaworldclassnetworkofpartnerstoenablegrowth.

3. ServiceDeliveryInnovation:Servicedeliveryinasmartcityiseasy,convenient,andefficientforresidentstodobusinesswiththeCity.Residentshavemultiplemethodstodobusiness,eitherdigitallyorinperson.TheCity’sservicedeliveryiscustomer-focused,efficient,andcosteffective.

4. SmartCityInfrastructure:SmartCityInfrastructureconsistsofoptimizedmethodsofconstruction,operation,andmaintenance.TheCityusesleading-edgetechnologyandnewapproachestofindefficiencies,coordinateactivities,andcollectdatatodomorewithless.

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