You Don't Know What You've Got 'til it's Gone Creative Cities Summit 2012 Victoria, British Columbia Kate Hagerman Cultural Heritage Specialist
Presentation Outline Waterloo Region Research Based Conservation Heritage Bridges Public Buildings Scenic Roads Cultural Heritage Landscapes Innovative Use of Research Findings
Waterloo Region
OUR COMMUNITY Waterloo Region is one of Canada's fastest growing communities. Our population is a little over half a million people, and that s expected to grow to about 730,000 over the next 20 years. We're the 4 th largest urban population in Ontario and the 10 th largest in Canada.
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT The Region of Waterloo is committed to creating an inclusive, thriving and sustainable community, maintaining harmony between rural and urban areas and fostering opportunities for current and future generations.
Promote and enhance arts, culture and heritage
Supporting Cultural Heritage Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Regional Hall of Fame Regional Museum & Living History Sites Heritage Planning Advisory Committee
Supporting Cultural Heritage Understanding What We've Got Research Projects Heritage Bridges Public Buildings Scenic Roads Cultural Heritage Landscapes
Heritage Bridge Conservation The Regional Municipality of Waterloo lies entirely within the watershed of the Grand River. Nationally recognized as a Canadian Heritage River 10
Spanning the Generations Purpose of the Bridge Study To locate, identify and document bridges with heritage value in Waterloo Region To create a region-wide historic bridge inventory To promote heritage preservation and rehabilitation vs. replacement To provide information to be used in bridges preservation
Phase 1: Inventory Over 100 Structures All Pre-1950 Select Post-1950 & Abandoned Bridges Select Pedestrian Walkways Select Railway Overpasses and Underpasses, Viaducts & Culverts Basic statistics, map and photos Application of criteria and Scoring Showcases the local progression of Bridge Design & Technology
Criteria Checklist Documentation Builder Points Age Points a) Unknown 0 Pre 1880 14 b) Known; undetermined contribution 2 1880-1900 12 c) Known; prolific builder contribution 4 1901-1910 10 d) Known; unusual designer 6 1911-1920 8 1921-1930 6 1931-1940 4 1941-1950 2 Technology Materials Points Design Style Points a) Wrought Iron 4 a) Unique 16 b) Stone 4 b) Typical; but rare as survivor 16 c) Other (not normally in use) 4 c) Unusual 16 Prototype Points Structural Integrity Points a) Prototype 10 a) No significant modifications 10 b) Early example 10 b) Sympathetic modification 5 Bridge Aesthetics and Environment Visual Appeal Points Integrity Points a) Design merits 10 a) At original location 4 b) Ornamentation/Decoration 2 Landmark Points Gateway Points a) Physical prominence 6 a) Entrance/exit occurrence 4 b) Public perception 6 Character contribution 4 Historical Association Historical Association Points a) Associated with person/group 10 b) Associated with event 10 c) Associated with theme 10 d) Associated with former bridges 10 Part of a group of similar bridges Yes Field Notes No
Phase 1: Inventory
Phase II: Top Ten Bridges
Phase 3: Truss Bridges Name Year Score Location Nithvale Bridge 1873 60 North Dumfries Conestogo Bridge 1886 60 Woolwich Holland Mills Road Bridge 1910 60 Wilmot Wellesley Bridge #6 1910 60 Wellesley Oxford-Waterloo Bridge 1912 48 Wilmot Bridge Street Bridge 1913 48 Wilmot Winterbourne Bridge 1913 52 Woolwich Piper Street Bridge 1915 58 North Dumfries Blackbridge Road Bridge 1916 62 Cambridge Chamber s Bridge 1930 48 Woolwich Hartman Bridge 1936 70 Wilmot Shade Street Bridge 1953 58 Wilmot 20
Chamber s Bridge Winterbourne Bridge Wellesley Bridge #6 Conestogo Bridge Blackbridge Road Bridge Shade Street Bridge Holland Mills Road Bridge Hartman Bridge Bridge Street Bridge Piper Street Bridge Oxford-Waterloo Bridge Nithvale Bridge
Next Steps Phase IV: Concrete Bridges
Public Building Inventory
Public Building Inventory "Purpose built" Public Buildings Town halls Administration Buildings Court Houses Jails Libraries Museums Schools Colleges Universities Hospitals Police & Fire Stations Arenas Swimming Pools Auditoriums Bandstands Farmers Markets Canals Forts Military Bases Armouries Post Offices Customs Houses Public Works Buildings Public Utility Buildings Pump Houses Railway & Bus Stations Airports
Public Building Inventory Criteria
Public Building Inventory North Dumfries 5% Wilmot 3% Woolwich Wellesley 5% 5% Waterloo 15% Cambridge 42% Post Offices Schools Carnegie Libraries Public Utilities Buildings 9 Water Pumping Stations Town Halls Fire Hall Other Kitchener 25% 8 8 4 4 3 2 2 Building Type
Scenic Roads & Special Character Streets Regional Official Plan Many Regional Roads are scenic During any construction or upgrades, the Region will, wherever feasible, endeavour to protect and/or enhance the scenic value of Regional Roads
PURPOSE Scenic Roads and Special Character Streets Resource Document Identify Scenic Roads and Special Character Streets Provide a resource for Regional staff to assist with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of identified scenic corridors
Scenic Roads and Special Character Streets CRITERIA Vegetation Road Structure Landscape Water Buildings & Structures Public Space Traffic Context
Scenic Road and Special Character Streets Rankings Map
Cultural Heritage Landscapes
Pioneer Tower
Busy Berlin
Ayr Village Core
Cultural Heritage Landscapes Regional Framework Implemented at the Area Municipal level Regional Official Plan Policies Area Municipal Official Plan Policies Implementation Guideline for CHL Conservation
CHL Conservation Process General OP Policies Identification of Candidate CHLs (Option to pursue OHA protection) Evaluation of Significance Documentation Statement of Significance Inventory of CH Resources and Attributes Conservation Measures Designation in the Official Plan Conservation through Development Review Process (HIA requirement)
Evaluation of CHLs
Evaluation of CHLs
Once you know what you've got WHAT 'S NEXT?
Putting the Information to Use Identification of Regionally Significant Heritage Resources Heritage Protection Cultural Mapping Heritage Review Recognition & Interpretation
Regionally Significant Heritage Resources Provincially or Nationally Recognized Connected to the Region's Development Research - Bridge Study, Public Buildings Inventory, CHLs
Region Owned Resources Governor's House & Gaol, Police Building, Courthouse, Pumping Stations
Restoration/Rehabilitation Freeport Bridge Hartman Bridge Mill Creek Bridge Main Street Bridge Bridgeport Bridge West Montrose Bridge
Cultural Mapping
Heritage Review Regional Undertakings Preliminary Design Reports Internal Heritage Evaluations Resource Documents Impacts to Regionally Significant Heritage Resources Heritage Impact Assessments
Heritage Review Waterloo Regional Heritage Inventory
Interpretation & Recognition Heritage Bridge Recognition Program Historic Driving Tours Published Research Documents On-line Tools & Resources Public Displays & Special Events
Knowing what we've got Has enabled the Region to.. Prioritize Heritage Resource Conservation Justify & Implement Conservation Measures Plan & Review Development More Effectively & Efficiently Share Information & Build Community Identity
Thank you! Kate Hagerman, Cultural Heritage Specialist khagerman@regionofwaterloo.ca 519-575-4094 Lucille Bish Director of Community Services lbish@regionofwaterloo.ca 519-575-4499 www.regionofwaterloo/heritagetoolbox