Planning charette on the Soeurs de la Visitation Convent site

From the Hampton Iona Community Group:

As we are all aware, the Soeurs de la Visitation Convent site was recently purchased by Ashcroft Homes for redevelopment.   The convent building will have historic designation and Ashroft has indicated its interest in providing some kind of community space in the Convent building as part of its adaptive re-use.  This could entail part or all of the building.  Several local community groups and individuals have come together to look at options for the adaptive re-use of the convent building.  There are many possibilities for the building which can include: 

• Art gallery
• Performance space
• Incubator for community organizations
• Recreation space
• Your idea???

On April 10, 2010 from 10:00 to 12:30, the community will be holding a planning charette to discuss potential uses for the convent building (Ashcroft is not part of this event but will be made aware of the results).  We are aiming for approximately 70-80 people to attend with about half being residents in the community and half from the arts, social enterprises, local businesses, recreations, the non-profit sectors.   Each of the local community groups will be approaching their membership for volunteers to attend.  We want to hear what you think of the various options, what are your ideas and how you would like to see the convent developed for your neighbourhood.

Given space limitations, however, we only have room for 4 residents from  West Wellington.  If you are interested in attending or would like further details,  please reply to this email and we will provide you with further details.  Unfortunately, given space limitations, we will have to take names on a first-come, first-serve basis, but we will have a waiting list.

Please note the purpose of the meeting is limited to only discussing the adaptive use of the convent building and not to address other issues regarding the proposed development. 

For additional information on the proposed convent development, check the website of our neighbours, the Hampton Iona Community Group: 

www.hamptoniona.ca