11. Friends of the Chilliwack Paramount
The purpose of the society are:
to provide the greater Chilliwack community
with a viable and sustainable historic cinema
facilitating the projection and viewing of all
manner of vintage, independent, alternative,
niche, or non-mainstream films;
vision
12. to provide a contextual historic environment
for educating and encouraging present and
future film theatre-goers; and
vision
13. to provide an ongoing forum dedicated to
restoring viable use of historically significant
buildings and sites.
vision
15. timeline
1. incorporation of a non-profit society
2. develop strategic business plan
3. secure an expression of interest
4. awareness and fundraising
5. City approval
6. restoration
7. operation
19. “New Theater Will Fascinate Public”
“...one of Chilliwack’s finest buildings”
Chilliwack Progress
April 6th, 1949
“The thoroughly fireproof theatre is one of
the most modern in Canada from the
standpoint of design...”
Chilliwack Progress
June 8th, 1949
five corners
design
operation
significance
21. Townley & Matheson was as “...adventurous
in the early exploration of modernism as
any other firm in western Canada.”
Building the West:
Early Architects of British Columbia
five corners
design
operation
significance
23. “One of Townley & Matheson’s technical
contributions was the pioneering of cast-in-
place concrete as both a structural and
facing material... where concrete was
frankly expressed rather than hidden
behind a more conventional cladding.”
Building the West:
Early Architects of British Columbia
five corners
design
operation
significance
33. The Big Lebowski , 1998
city plans
official community plan
city objectives
34. Restoring the Paramount theatre perfectly
aligns with key objectives of Chilliwack’s The Big Lebowski , 1998
Official Community plan.
1. promote the preservation of heritage buildings
2. foster the growth of arts and culture downtown
3. encourage the development of a compact,
sustainable, and livable community
4. Initiate economic revitalization
city plans
36. “ To reinforce the downtown’s role as the
cultural, social and commercial heart of the The Big Lebowski , 1998
city by concentrating speciality retail and
complementary entertainment, restaurant,
and civic uses in a more compact core.”
Objective 2, Page 51
Section 2: Land Use and Economic Development
2010 Downtown Land Use and Development Plan
city plans
37. The Big Lebowski , 1998
A. Paramount Entertainment District
city plans
38. “ To conserve heritage buildings and landscapes
of interest as community resources. They may
be revitalized and adaptively reused, especially The Big Lebowski , 1998
in the Village Walk area and the northern core
area of the downtown along Wellington
Avenue and Yale Road East.”
Objective 4, Page 58
Section 4.3 Housing Community and Culture
2010 Downtown Land Use and Development Plan
city plans
39. “ Foster the growth of arts and culture in the
downtown, including such activities as public The Big Lebowski , 1998
markets, public concerts, local community
celebrations and installations of public art.”
Objective 6, Page 59
Section 4.3.25 Housing Community and Culture
2010 Downtown Land Use and Development Plan
city plans
40. “ Enlist non-profit and social service groups
to locate their offices, meeting spaces, and The Big Lebowski , 1998
facilities in the downtown community. ”
Objective 6, Page 59
Section 4.3.22 Housing Community and Culture
2010 Downtown Land Use and Development Plan
city plans
41. Conclusion
Preserve an iconic landmark The Big Lebowski , 1998
Promote adaptive re-use vs. demolition
Empower the community
Reinforce Chilliwack’s civic identity
Foster arts and culture
Promote compact communities
Add vitality to Chilliwack
Capitalize on a City-owned asset
43. Friends of the Chilliwack Paramount
Facebook
friendsofthechilliwackparamount.com
Website
@SaveParamount
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