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07 JULY 7, 2015
LE VILLAGE CIP ASSESSMENT
REPORT
Ben Goodge
Ben Segal-Daly
Prepared for Heart of the City
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ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This report would not have materialized without the support of so many people. We would like to thank
Heart of the City and Denis Carr for providing us with the opportunity to work in the city of Cornwall
during the summer and for introducing us to an amazing group of people. We’d also like to thanks Dana
McLean for providing us access to the CIP files and answering all of our questions; she is truly a wealth
of knowledge. Thanks should also be made to Michel Dubuc and Ken Bedford who proved to be
valuable contacts throughout the project and to Denis Lalonde for providing us with GIS data. We are
thankful to the City of Cornwall for the provision of a work station in the building department, where we
were able to access property information on MiTown and City View. Finally, we would like to thank the
following organizations: CPPEC, Le Village and Downtown BIAs, the Chamber of Commerce, and other
Municipal employees who helped to answer our questions. We wish you a good summer and continued
success in making Le Village and the City a great community.
This report looks to assess how CIP uptake can be improved in Le Village to help stimulate
regeneration. To do so interviews were conducted with property owners and commercial
tenants to assess their perceptions of the programs, their future needs and how the programs
have been utilized in Le Village. These interviews were supplemented by a literature review and
property data from the City of Cornwall. The results of this found that the major impediments to
CIP use was a lack of awareness, money and intimidation by bureaucratic elements. Many,
including those previously unaware, had the intention to do future projects and to use the
programs. Opportunities for further program use can be seen in the significantly greater demand
for residential space and renovations.
The CIPs have already had a positive impact on the area. Large projects in particular have
provided disproportional benefits. An interest in and cooperative attitude towards regeneration
within the commercial community in Le Village is another important element to success of the
CIP.
From these results and analysis 12 recommendations were formulated. It is recommended to:
1. Establish regular email communication with property owners
2. Establish a working group which matches creative industries with property owners to fill vacant
storefronts for temporary uses.
3. Provide creative industries with temporary space at below market rent.
4. Eliminate conditions which remove CIP funding once a property is sold.
5. Eliminate minimum funding for program applications.
6. Provide grants for landscaping.
7. Provide design concepts, costs and potential benefits to owners.
8. Allow for residential work within the CIP programs
9. Monitor and focus attention on at-risk or problem properties
10. Provide upfront funding for problem properties
11. Enable conversion to residential uses.
12. Implement the EDA design recommendations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract..........................................................................................................................................................i
Acknowledgments..........................................................................................................................................i
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
2 Goals and Objectives.........................................................................................................................1
3 Methods............................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Background Research and Establishing Scope..............................................................................2
3.2 METHODS......................................................................................................................................6
3.3 LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................................8
4 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................8
4.1 State of the Property ....................................................................................................................9
4.2 Reasons for not accessing funding................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Program Awareness..............................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Money.................................................................................................................................10
4.2.3 Property Sales .....................................................................................................................10
4.2.4 Bureaucracy ........................................................................................................................11
4.3 Future Projects............................................................................................................................12
4.4 Purchasing Adjacent Properties..................................................................................................12
4.5 Conversions.................................................................................................................................13
4.6 Future Program Use....................................................................................................................13
4.7 Renters vs. Owners .....................................................................................................................14
4.8 Temporary Uses..........................................................................................................................14
4.9 Out of Town Owners...................................................................................................................14
4.10 Multiple Properties.....................................................................................................................15
4.11 Property Value Change ...............................................................................................................15
4.12 Funding Accessed Per Program...................................................................................................17
4.13 Engagement ................................................................................................................................20
4.14 Length of Ownership...................................................................................................................20
4.15 Other indicators of Change.........................................................................................................20
4.16 Ideas for Improving Le Village.....................................................................................................21
5 Recommendations..........................................................................................................................21
5.1 ESTABLISH REGULAR EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS .............................21
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5.2 ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP WHICH MATCHES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH PROPERTY
OWNERS TO FILL VACANT STOREFRONTS WITH TEMPORARY USES......................................................22
5.3 PROVIDE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH TEMPORARY SPACE AT BELOW MARKET RENT ............24
5.4 ELIMINATE CONDITIONS WHICH REMOVE CIP FUNDING ONCE A PROPERTY IS SOLD ..............25
5.5 ELIMINATE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS..............................................25
5.6 PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LANDSCAPING........................................................................................26
5.7 PROVIDE DESIGN CONCEPTS, COSTS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO OWNERS..........................27
5.8 ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL WORK WITHIN THE CIP PROGRAMS .................................................27
5.9 MONITOR AND FOCUS ATTENTION ON AT-RISK OR PROBLEM PROPERTIES .............................28
5.10 PROVIDE UPFRONT FUNDING FOR PROBLEM PROPERTIES........................................................29
5.11 ENABLE CONVERSION TO RESIDENTIAL USES.............................................................................29
5.12 IMPLEMENT THE EDA DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................30
Appendix A: At-Risk or Problem Property Inventory………………………………………………………………………………31
Appendix B: CIP Program Summary (English).............................................................................................32
Appendix C: CIP Program Summary (French) .............................................................................................34
Appendix D: Interview form for Non-Applicants (English)..........................................................................36
Appendix E: Interview form for Non-Applicants (French) ..........................................................................40
Appendix F: Interview Form for CIP Recipients (English)............................................................................45
Appendix G: Interview Form for CIP Recipients (French) ...........................................................................49
Appendix H: Property Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………55
ABOUT THE AUTHORS...............................................................................................................................568
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Heart of the City Community Improvement Program (CIP) was created in 2005 through extensive
visioning, research and analysis. The initiative is a broad-based community rejuvenation plan that
promotes redevelopment in order to improve the aesthetic, character and vitality of the two priority
areas, the Downtown and Le Village. By leveraging private investment in the CIP area through public
funds in the form of grants and loans, the Heart of the City hopes to achieve the goals of the CIP. The
programs have been successful in the Downtown priority area, 73% of properties along Pitt Street from
Water to Third and Second Street from Augustus to Sydney have been approved for CIP funding. The
increase of private investment seen in the downtown has resulted in improvements to the streetscape
and a reduction of commercial vacancies. While take up of the CIP has occurred in Le Village, it has by
no means matched the level of success of the downtown. Only 34% of properties have been approved
for funding and uptake has occurred in a piecemeal manner. Additionally, the amount of funding
accessed is much lower, and vacancies remain high. Despite the low take up of the CIP in Le Village, the
programs continue to be a crucial strategy to grow and strengthen the district. Assessment values
increased by 74% from 2008 to 2014 for properties who used the programs compared to a 39% increase
for properties that did not. In general, taking advantage of the CIP is a positive undertaking, however,
few are using the programs. Examination of the CIP programs in Le Village can aide in understanding
how or if uptake can be increased. Low uptake could suggest there is a disconnect between the needs
of property and commercial tenants in Le Village and the programs that are offered. This report will
explore the state of the CIP in Le Village and how property owners perceive the programs. Regeneration
of Le Village is not solely linked to the success of the CIP, thus the report will also discuss additional
initiatives and strategies to improve the streetscape of Montreal Road and help CIP uptake
2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen’s University is in its fifth year of partnership with
the Heart of the City. Much of the work that has been done by former Queen’s students has examined
streetscape design in the public realm throughout the City. This report, however, marks a shift from
previous years’ work as it examines the effect of private property rehabilitation on streetscape
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regeneration and vacancy reduction. Upon our employment we were given the task to investigate the
state of vacancies in Le Village. Through the review of literature, municipal documents and discussion
with stakeholders we decided that the situation in Le Village would be best examined through the CIP.
The foundation of this project was established by our research questions, which is listed below. It is
followed with objectives that provided direction throughout the project:
How can the CIP programs be better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration?
 Assess the general interest, perceptions and awareness of the programs by property and
commercial tenants.
 Analyze how the CIP has been utilized in Le Village
 Develop an understanding of the current and future needs of property and business owners in
order to increase effectiveness of programs
 Develop suggestions to reduce the negative impact of store vacancies
3 METHODS
3.1 BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND ESTABLISHING SCOPE
Being new to the City of Cornwall, the first two weeks of the project consisted of familiarizing ourselves
with the area, the two BIAs, past reports and other municipal documents. In this period we met with
key stakeholders involved in the CIP. The following individuals were especially helpful in developing an
understanding of the history and current state of the plan and Le Village:
 Denis Carr (Heart of the City/Chamber of Commerce)
 Dana McLean (City of Cornwall, Planning Department)
 Michel Dubuc (Le Village BIA)
 Ken Bedford (City of Cornwall, Planning Department)
The Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan, 2014 was the key document consulted for this
report. In conjunction with our conversations with Dana McLean, the CIP document allowed us to gain a
thorough understanding of the programs and how they are used to leverage private investment through
public funds. Other documents consulted include: the Centretown Streetscape Revitalization Strategy,
Le Village: Retooling for the Next Century, Le Village Strategic Plan, City of Cornwall Official Plan,
Centretown Cornwall’s Trade Area Report, and Streetscape Design Report. A literature review was also
conducted to examine cases of commercial area revitalization in other municipalities. The Revitalization
of Vacant Properties: Where Broken Windows Meet Smart Growth by J.M. Schilling and Redeveloping
Commercial Vacant Properties in Legacy Cities: A guidebook to linking property reuse and economic
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revitalization by Marianne Eppig and Lavea Brachman were particularly helpful in informing both our
process and recommendations. An inventory for at-risk or problem properties was generated from
ideas discussed in Eppig and Brachman’s work. This inventory consists of information that was collected
from site visits, interviews and City databases and can be viewed in Appendix A.
A study area was created to establish the scope of the project. Wanting to focus solely on properties
along Montreal Road, the area is not an exact match to the Le Village CIP priority area. The study area
captures every property facing Montreal Road between Marlborough Street in the west, and Belmont
Street in the East and is represented in Map 1. Despite being part of the priority area, the study area
does not capture Marlborough Street between Water Street and First Avenue East and Montreal Road
between Belmont Street and St. Felix Avenue. From our observations, these sections function as a
transition into the commercial area and are not part of the core of Le Village. As a result, it was decided
that these portions of the priority area should be excluded from the study in order to utilize our
resources more effectively.
Some of the analysis compared Le Village to the Downtown. Only the core of the downtown was taken
for our purposes, as the effects of the CIP programs are most pronounced in this main commercial
corridor. The downtown study contains the majority of lots along Pitt Street from First Street to Second
Street, the West side of Pitt between Water Street and First Street and Second Street between Augustus
Street and Sydney Street. Major institutional properties were excluded. The CBD study area can be seen
in Map 2.
Municipal records were used extensively to supplement the other data collection methods. The CIP
application files, along with Dana McLean’s wealth of knowledge, were used to provide information on
who applied for CIP programs, which programs they applied for, how much they were awarded and the
total cost of the works to be completed. Additionally, the City of Cornwall generously provided us
access to the MiTown and City View databases allowing information on property ownership, assessment
values and property standard violations to be gathered and used in our analysis and recommendations.
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3.2 METHODS
A multi-method approach, including a walking survey, semi-structured interviews and data collection
from existing databases, was used to assess how and to what effect the CIP has been used in Le Village
and what opportunities exist for improvement. We began by recording the physical state of every
property in the study area through a walking survey. Properties were assessed based on the
methodology of Le Village: Retooling for the Next Century a report prepared for Renaissance Waterfront
Associates in 1999 by the McGill University School of Architecture. Properties were given a grade from 1
to 4 (1: renovation not needed, 2: minor renovation required, 3: renovation required, 4: serious
renovation required). The properties were assessed from the street, so their grades may not be fully
representative of their actual condition as their interior and rear yards could not be examined. By using
the same ranking method as the McGill Study, changes of property conditions were examined over time.
This, in turn, created a basis for assessing the effectiveness of the CIP, since a tool for measuring the
change in the condition of the building stock was established. The state of the properties in the study
area can be seen in Appendix H.
Two semi-structured interviews were created, one for CIP recipients and one for non-recipients, in order
to gain information on how commercial tenants and property owners perceived the CIP. Interviews
focused only on commercial properties as these are the focus of the CIP programs with the exception of
program 8, which does not apply to the study area. Semi-structured interviews were selected to allow
flexibility for respondents to better express their view points and to highlight unidentified issues. These
interviews can be viewed in Appendix D and F in English and E and G in French. The interviews were
conducted either in person or over the phone over a three week period in June, 2015. The interview
questions were created to address several key issues relating to the research question outlined in the
Goals and Objectives Section. The major topics included in the interview are as follows: How property
owners and commercial tenants understand the CIP programs, their financial situation and plans for
their property or premises (renovations, willingness to sell, etc.), how involved respondents were in
their property as well as the community and their openness to various projects in Le Village.
The interview employed yes-no, Likert scale, short answer and ranking questions depending on what
was being asked. Yes-no questions were used to learn more about the respondents on a basic level to
enable quantification. Do you own or rent, have you inquired about the programs and do you
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own multiple properties were typical yes-no questions. Some yes-no questions were more complex
and required more thought from the respondents, such as: would you consider using you property
for temporary uses such as events, pop-up stores, temporary work space or art displays and
would decreasing the minimum funding for program applications to complete small projects,
such as painting, fence work or placement of permanent planting increase the likelihood of
you using a Heart of the City Program? Likert scale questions were employed similarly to yes-no
questions, however, the topics allowed for a range of possible answers. What is the likelihood of you
selling the property, did you find your interaction with the city as informative helpful or
pleasant, and would you consider changing property uses were typical Likert scale questions.
Short answer was the predominant question type in the interview. These types of questions allowed for
more in depth and impromptu dialogue with the respondents. These questions gave the most detailed
responses concerning the respondent’s knowledge of the program, future renovations and intentions
for their property and how they perceived the area. Follow up questions were designed for many of the
short answer questions to further discussion on the same topic. Most, but not all, of the qualitative data
was collected through these short answer questions. How likely would you be to use each of the
programs on a scale of 1 to 5 was the only ranked question in the interview. During this question,
the content of each program was summarized to allow respondents to better understand and rank the
likelihood of applying for each program. During in person interviews respondents were provided with a
summary sheet of the CIP programs. Additionally, these sheets were supplied to property occupants
who did not wish to participate in the interview process. The summary sheets are found in Appendix B
and C for English and French respectively. The ranking ranged from 1 (respondents would not apply) to 5
(respondent would definitely apply). This question allowed interest in the programs among property
owners and commercial tenants to be quantified. Space for additional comments was also created on
the interview form for questions that were believed to elicit longer responses. This allowed qualitative
data to be captured for yes-no and Likert scale questions as well.
Upon completion of the interviews, the information was inputted into an excel spreadsheet. Responses
were categorized into quantifiable categories in order to examine the following variables and the
relationships that exist between them: the state of the property, vacancies, assessment values
ownership, awareness of the CIP, reasons why respondents have not accessed CIP funding, the
likelihood respondents would use the programs, their future intentions for the property, future
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renovations, the desire to sell the property, ways to improve the programs, how to improve Le Village,
permanent residence of owner and how many properties are owned by a single owner. Qualitative
responses from the surveys were examined. The Qualitative data was more specific and anecdotal in
nature and was a useful supplement to the general quantitative data. A list of 12 recommendations
were established from both the analysis and background research. The recommendations can be seen
in Section 5.
3.3 LIMITATIONS
The methods used in this report are varied, capturing a wide range of information and increasing the
validity of the findings. However, analysis using data on the amount of funding awarded to CIP
applicants should be examined with caution. Information was gathered from two sources provided by
the City’s Planning Department, as well as during the interviews, and were not always consistent. These
discrepancies are a limitation of this study and negatively impact reliability. Additionally, the permanent
address for non-respondents to the survey and CBD property owners were taken from municipal tax
mailing records. This address might not correspond with the owner’s permanent address.
4 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
The interview process was generally well-received amongst property and commercial tenants in Le
Village. The participation rate was 65% with little variation between owners who had previously
accessed HOTC CIP funding and those who did not. Property owners had slightly higher levels of
participation as compared to business owners. This is mostly likely due to the programs being of more
use to them. Many owners were excited about the potential of using the programs in the future.
Much of what was hypothesized was found in the interview results. A lack of money and decreasing
retail space demand in the area were identified as significant factors in limiting CIP take up within Le
Village. Alternatively, there were several surprising results from the interviews. Awareness of the
program was often limited or non-existent. The programs have had an impact on a rise in property
values and building quality in the area but vacancy rates remain stubbornly high.
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4.1 STATE OF THE PROPERTY
Residential properties were found to be in a significantly worse state of repair with an average rating
of 2.11 as compared to the rating of 1.7 of mixed or non-residential properties in Le Village. The block
from 1 to 99 Montreal Rd along with the 300 and 400 blocks were in the best shape with average
building ratings of 1.6. Past Louisa Rd. the quality of the buildings deteriorated with ratings near 2. The
100 block also stood out as being in poor repair.
4.2 REASONS FOR NOT ACCESSING FUNDING
Figure 1: Reasons Respondents have not applied to the CIP, lack of awareness being the most common.
4.2.1 Program Awareness
Of the respondents who had not accessed funding, 34% indicated that they were not aware of the CIP
programs. Of those that were aware of the programs many knew little of what the programs actually
encompassed. Several respondents thought that the programs had expired. Better communication of
the programs was also the most commonly cited as a way to improve the programs. Communication
by email was specifically mentioned by several owners. Awareness of the programs generally came
from people who seemed to have a personal relationship with someone on the Heart of the City or Le
Village Board. Awareness was also gained through walk-in visits by people involved with the Heart of
the City.
11%
16%
3%
26%
21%
11% 11%
Money Bureaucracy Selling Unaware of
the
programs
No reason Lack of Time No need for
renovations
Reasons for not accessing funding
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4.2.2 Money
As expected, a lack finances was identified as an impediment to the CIP programs for some. This
included several owners of vacant, unusable buildings who wished to renovate but lacked matching
funds. Providing financing upfront along with increased communication of the programs were the
most common suggestions for program improvements.
4.2.3 Property Sales
Figure 2: Likelihood of selling for those who have not accessed funding
The desire to sell their property caused several owners to not consider accessing CIP funding. The
majority of owners however, are not interested in selling. Owners who had not accessed CIP funding
were much more likely to sell. Figures 2 and 3 show the likelihood of selling for owners who have not
accessed CIP funding and those who have respectively
16%
52%
12%
20%
Likelihood of Selling - No Funding Accessed
Will not sell under any circumstances Not likely Likely Very likely
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Figure 3: Likelihood of selling for those who accessed funding
4.2.4 Bureaucracy
Issues with the process or perceptions of bureaucracy were frequently cited as reasons for not accessing
funding or as a way to improve the programs. Many seemed to be intimidated by the process.
Conversely, there was frequent acknowledgement that Dana McLean was easy to deal with, informative
and generally made the application process smooth. Several thought the creation of her position was a
very positive move for the CIP programs.
The building department on the other hand was cited as a source of intimidation. The department
was perceived as being overly aggressive and lacked an attitude of co-operation. There was a belief
among respondents that the department actively searched to create more problems during inspections.
The department’s lack of consistent expectations was also mentioned as a problem. This apparent
distrust of the building department could be the result, in some part, of individuals who knowingly have
code violations that do not want them exposed. However, distrust towards the department was a
common view shared by those who seemingly had little to hide. One owner with properties in multiple
municipalities felt that Cornwall’s building department was by far the most aggressive that he has
experienced. If this is true, then Le Village would be effected to a greater degree than other parts of
Cornwall. The older and poorer repair of the building stock would be more likely to be in conflict with
32%
63%
5%
0%
Likelihood of Selling - Funding Accessed
Will not sell under any circumstances Not likely Likely Very likely
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the building code. The poorer financial situation of owners would make meeting building department
demands more challenging. Strict code enforcement however is a double edged sword, as it plays an
important part in regeneration by ensuring the care of buildings and in reducing the impact of problem
properties on the community.
The time it took to access funding was another reason respondents did not access the funding. The
process was believed to have many hurdles and excessive red tape, leading many to believe applying for
CIP funding was a lengthy procedure. However, in practice the process was often quite rapid, with most
getting funding approval in a month. Several individuals found the need to get multiple quotes
impractical and time consuming. In general, the perceived bureaucracy was exaggerated compared
to what exists in reality.
4.3 FUTURE PROJECTS
Just over half of respondents declared an intent to do future work on their premises or property.
Many who either did not know of the programs or did not realize their work was eligible for funding
expressed excitement. Window, façade and sign work were the most common projects. Next
were interior renovations and painting. Work on roofs, foundations, paving, fire alarm installation,
design work and conversions were also mentioned during the interviews. Several expressed a desire to
complete projects that would not be covered under the CIP programs, either because they were too
small or they would be done on residential property. Two owners expressed interest in major tear
down redevelopments. One at 208 and 214 Montreal and the other 627 and 629 Montreal, both out
of town owners. Several owners expressed a desire to establish a coffee shop, bar or restaurant with
patio space in the area.
4.4 PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTIES
Roughly a quarter, 27%, of respondents were potentially interested in purchasing adjacent
property in the future. Often these respondents owned property adjacent to buildings in poor repair.
In each case, their intent would be to tear down the building and put in parking.
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4.5 CONVERSIONS
Thirty-two percent of respondents said they would consider changing property use in the future.
Most wanted to convert commercial space to residential. The ease of renting residential as opposed
to commercial was given as a reason for this. One property was looking at expanding residential into
commercial space.
4.6 FUTURE PROGRAM USE
Average ratings of respondents’ intent of using CIP programs is listed below in Table 1. The ratings are
on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being a program they will not use and 5 being a program that they will
definitely use in the future. Programs 2, 4 and 5 were the programs listed as the most likely to be used
in the future. This is to be expected as they are also the programs with the greatest use. Those
property owners with a vacancy expressed the greatest likelihood of program use. As compared to the
average, owners with vacancies were more likely to express an intent to use programs 1, 2 and 3.
These programs are generally used for bigger projects and therefore indicate greater desire for major
change. Vacancies and ownership were not evaluated amongst those who have accessed funding as the
sample size was too small to be significant.
Interestingly, those who have accessed funding rated that they were more likely to use the
programs in the future. Only in a few cases had owners withdrawn funding to their maximum limit on
programs. Renters, while expressing less interest in the programs, are relatively more interested in
programs 4 and 5. Generally the responses indicate that there is still demand for the programs in
Le Village.
Average Rating for Future Program Use 1
to 5 (1 = Will not Use, 5= Will Use)
Program
1
Program
2
Program
3
Program
4
Program
5
Program
6
Program
7
Funding Not Accessed 1.87 3.00 1.89 3.26 3.05 2.37 2.16
No Funding and Owner 2.32 3.16 2.20 3.36 3.04 2.76 2.44
No Funding and Renter 1.00 2.69 1.31 3.08 3.08 1.62 1.62
No Funding and Vacancy 3.13 3.88 2.88 3.88 3.50 3.38 1.81
Differential Vacancy vs. Average +.81 +.72 +.68 +.52 +.46 +.62 -.63
Have Accessed Funding 2.70 3.45 2.95 3.35 3.60 3.25 2.30
Table 1: Average rating given by responds on how likely they would use each program. Average ratings were taken for several
scenarios in order to compare the perspective of respondents in different scenarios.
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4.7 RENTERS VS. OWNERS
The ratio of renters to owners who have taken up the CIP programs is quite low as compared to both the
total ratio of renters to owners in Le Village and to the ratio of renters to owners who have taken up the
CIP programs downtown. Statistics are shown below in Figure 4.
This could be due to the higher turnover rate of retail space in Le Village. Renters were also slightly less
aware of the programs. Renters were more likely to believe that a reduction in minimum funding for
the programs would increase the likelihood of applying. This is probably the result of smaller scale
projects that renters would engage in, as well as their decreased amount of finances. Additionally,
communication about the programs between landlords and tenants was low with only 25% of owners
declaring they had spoken with their tenants.
Figure 4: Ratio between renters and owners. Renters in Le Village are less likely to access funding.
4.8 TEMPORARY USES
Slightly less than half of owners with vacancies said they would be interested in housing temporary uses.
4.9 OUT OF TOWN OWNERS
Absentee landlords often present a challenge to regeneration efforts. The interviews and background
research returned several interesting results for this group. Out of town property owners were less
likely to access CIP funding in Le Village. While, 18% of the property owners in Le Village are based
outside of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD & G), only 7% of the owners who have taken up CIP
funding were from outside SD & G. This ratio is contrasted to that found in the downtown area where
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36
21
Have accessed funding (Le
Village)
Have not Accessed Funding
(Le Village)
Have Accessed Funding (CBD)
% Rent to Own
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21% of property owners and 34% owners who have accessed funding are from outside SD & G.
Out of town owners in Le Village were slightly less likely to be aware of the programs and to have
greater rates of vacancy.
A significant distinction existed between out-town owners who participated in the interviews and those
that did not. Those that did not participate had a property in much worse repair compared to the
average, while the state of the property for those that responded was on par with the average. The
participation rate for out of town owners was 54%. These findings suggest that not all out of town
property owners pose an obstacle to regeneration, however, those that are, display a clear lack of
interest in the community and its regeneration efforts. While involvement in the community varies in
absentee owners, it should be expected that they have greater access to capital than local owners,
leading to the possibility for large redevelopment projects.
4.10 MULTIPLE PROPERTIES
Whether a property owner owned multiple properties yielded inconclusive results in our analysis. 58%
of owners who accessed funding and 67% of owners who had not accessed funding had multiple
properties. Amongst the owners who had not accessed funding there was a positive correlation
between a better quality property and the ownership of multiple properties. However, amongst the
group that had accessed funding, no correlation existed.
4.11 PROPERTY VALUE CHANGE
As expected, increases in property value have a substantial correlation with accessing funding.
Between 2008 and 2015 property values in Le Village have increased by an average of 43% for those
who have not accessed funding and by 72% for those who have accessed funding. Surprisingly, property
values did not consistently change relative to the amount of funding accessed. Increases in values for
properties that accessed between $2,000 and $40,000 in funding were quite similar to those who
had not accessed funding. A comparison between funding accessed to changes in property values can
be seen in both Figure 5 and Map 3.
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The big difference came with properties who had accessed over $40,000 in funding. These properties
had a staggering increase of 410%. This trend is also seen when looking at the block level. Map 4
shows the change in assessment value by block and should be viewed in conjunction with Table 2 which
provides information on the state of the property, funding and property value change for each block.
With this data, the amount of funding, the percentage of properties accessing funding show little
correlation to increases in property value. The one exception is block 5, which spent substantially more
per property than the other blocks and had correspondingly large increase in its property value.
Block Number
(Address along
Montreal Rd)
State of
the
Property
Amount of
Funding per
Block
Funding per
Property
% of Properties
Accessing Funding
Average Increase
in Property Value
1 (1-99) 1.6 $29,635.00 $ 4,233.57 57% 36%
2 (100-199) 1.88 $219,255.00 $10,962.75 65% 33%
3 (200-299) 1.75 $48,300.00 $5,366.67 33% 42%
4 (300-399) 1.64 $94,010.00 $5,875.63 38% 20%
5 (400-499) 1.6 $149,085.00 $21,297.86 43% 118%
6 (500-599) 1.71 $26,100.00 $2,900.00 22% 57%
7 (600-699) 2 $39,441.00 $4,382.33 22% 57%
8 (700-799) 1.9 $25,900.00 $2,590.00 10% 40%
9 (800-999) 1.8 $0.00 $0.00 0% 35%
Table 2: Properties in Le Village and related information broken up by block. Except for block 5, no correlation is found between
increase in property values and accessing CIP funding.
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
300%
350%
400%
450%
2,000 to 10000 10000 to 20000 20000 to 30000 30000 to 40000 40000 +
AverageIncreaseinPropertyValue2008-2015
$ Amount of CIP Funding Accessed
Property Value vs. Funding Accessed
Figure 5: Increase in property values in relation to the amount of CIP funding accessed. Property Values only saw a dramatic
increase when over 40,000 dollars was accessed.
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4.12 FUNDING ACCESSED PER PROGRAM
Table 3 provides a summary of funding accessed per program and how it relates to increases in property
value. Program 2 has been the most highly funded by a substantial margin, followed by program 4.
Program 1 has the highest average amount awarded per application. Funding received per increase in
property value provides a rough understanding of the effectiveness of the programs. Programs 3, 5, 6
and 7 all have very low funding levels per increase in property value. This is likely due to the fact that
funding from these programs is relatively low and used in conjunction with other programs as a part of
large projects. Program 5, for example, would never be used on its own and projects using other
programs would require municipal permits or fees. Program 1 looks to be the most effective in terms of
dollars spent and increases in property value. This corresponds to the earlier data, which showed only
big projects making a significant impact on property values. Program 1 projects are generally large
projects, often involving demolition of the current structure, as was the case for 415 Montreal Road.
Average Funding
Received
Total Funding
Received
Funding Received per % Increase
in Property Value
Program 1 $21,913.00 $43,826.00 $4,330.23
Program 2 Grant $10,616.58 $127,399.00 $8,189.81
Program 2 Loan $10,468.33 $62,810.00 $18,285.48
Program 2 Total $10,542.46 $190,209.00 $12,227.53
Program 3 $1,605.17 $28,893.00 $1,431.96
Program 4 $5,610.06 $100,981.00 $10,242.41
Program 4 (Sign) $1,337.75 $10,702.00 $6,005.39
Program 5 $814.25 $11,399.50 $717.82
Program 6 $481.00 $1,924.00 $162.09
Program 7 $14,350.00 $28,700.00 $2,790.50
Table 3: Summary of funding accessed per program
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4.13 ENGAGEMENT
Significant differences existed between those that participated in the interview and those that did not.
On average, interview participants had accessed more funding, their properties were in better
shape and they had less vacancies. Two reasons stood out for why individuals did not participate.
First, they either declined outright or showed a lack of interest and were evasive in establishing an
interview time. Second, and nearly an equal proportion, were left phone messages which were
unreturned. For a select few, current contact information could not be found. Of those that declined or
showed a lack of interest a couple trends were apparent. Often, those with poor English or French
skills declined to be interviewed. One owner declared that they were not comfortable doing an
interview in English or French. Age and health seemed to be two other impediments to interviews.
Many owners who declined were elderly and in poor health. This group also showed declining interest
in their properties. A loss of interest also existed amongst those who intended to sell their property and
move from the area in the near future. Finally, being too busy was given as a reason for not
participating. A lack of interest often underlined this statement. Although potentially self-evident,
individuals who showed care for their property and a strong interest in the area, likely represent a
significant factor in regeneration efforts in Le Village.
4.14 LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP
The length of property ownership was slightly longer amongst those who have received funding, with an
average ownership length of 17.5 years compared to 15 years. The property which received the largest
funding amount, however, was a new owner. As mentioned in Section 4.13, we hypothesize that elderly
owners lose interest in their property and might not have the capacity or energy to maintain it. On the
other hand properties that have been in a family for a long time and represented by younger members
are generally in good shape with strong program uptake. A long ownership period can represent
commitment and interest in the community, but new owners can also bring new capital and energy.
4.15 OTHER INDICATORS OF CHANGE
While data on property values indicates little positive impact by accessing lower amounts of CIP funding,
other information points to some positive change. The state of the property is much better for
properties which have accessed CIP funding, even when properties that accessed over $40,000 were
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withheld from the calculation. The average state of the property rating for those that accessed funding
was 1.34, rising to 1.38 when controlling for files over $40,000. This compares to a rating of 1.74 for
those properties who have not accessed funding. Properties which have accessed funding also have
lower vacancy rates. Generally, owners also report a positive change in the built environment arising
from the programs.
4.16 IDEAS FOR IMPROVING LE VILLAGE
Most respondents found that in order for Le Village to be improved, vacancies need to be filled and
buildings cleaned up. A lack of parking was a major issue, specifically with regards to the south side of
Montreal Road. The condition of sidewalks was raised as a concern among respondents, as they
believed them to be in poor repair and unsafe. Many felt that destination or specialty stores,
especially restaurants and coffee shops, are needed along Montreal Road in order to attract people to
the area. It was suggested that social issues in the surrounding residential neighbourhood are at the
root of the problems facing Le Village and need to be addressed in order to improve the commercial
area. Finally, a few felt that a substantial redevelopment of the harbour as well as the surrounding
neighbourhood should be undertaken.
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 ESTABLISH REGULAR EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS
A lack of awareness and understanding of CIP programs was the clearest obstacle to program uptake in
Le Village. In the past, much effort was made to inform owners about the CIPs by going door-to-door
and mailing out information to the Montreal Rd. properties. A significant gap in this strategy is in
reaching out of town property owners who were less likely to access funding. Email allows this segment
to be better targeted and informed.
A lack information, along with misinformation, was common among interview respondents.
Furthermore, the application processes has an inflated perception of bureaucracy and red-tape
detracting those who could benefit from the programs to apply. These misconceptions demonstrate
that the City should act as an educator for the programs to ensure people have a firm understanding of
the CIP.
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We recommend e-newsletters be sent out to property owners on an annual basis. These information
packages should contain material about the programs, how to apply, what the process entails and
updates on CIP funding being accessed. This form of correspondence will ensure correct information is
being spread through the community, breaking down misconceptions that exist. In the same manner as
neighbours are encouraged to improve the condition of their homes when one undertakes renovations,
the knowledge of renovations in the area might encourage and spark ideas for others to do the same.
5.2 ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP WHICH MATCHES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH
PROPERTY OWNERS TO FILL VACANT STOREFRONTS WITH TEMPORARY USES
Increasing the uptake of CIP programs would undoubtedly
benefit Le Village. The programs have already had a
positive impact on the built form and property values.
However, the programs have failed to reduce store
vacancies. Vacancies are visually unappealing and bring
down commercial districts. Any use, even temporary ones,
makes for a more attractive streetscape and draws
increased rental attention to a property. These improvements would then lead to greater confidence in
investing in the area and greater CIP uptake. Matching vacant storefronts with those in creative
industries seeking temporary space, until the store becomes viable to rent long term, has been shown to
be an effective strategy in revitalizing commercial districts. The content of creative industries varies but
generally includes art, advertising, architecture, design, software and music. Creative industries are
more likely to be in need of temporary space and have a strong tie to driving economic growth. Most
significantly, a thriving arts community is known to stimulate community regeneration because of the
way artists care for the aesthetics of the space they inhabit. During the Month of June, 327 Montreal
Road was being used as an art gallery, increasing the aesthetic appeal of the streetscape and introducing
new activity to the area. An image of this can be seen in Figure 6. If these industries locate in the area,
they are also more likely to live in the area, magnifying the effect of their presence.
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Figure 6: 327 Montreal Road being used as an art gallery for the month of June.
Working groups have been successfully established around the world to help match owners and those
interested in leasing temporary space. These groups have two purposes: to spread awareness of
temporary spaces as a beneficial option and to facilitate the procedure. Groups are frequently lead by
Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas and City Councils. An excellent collection of
these types of working groups in Australia as well as a best practice tool kit, is found at,
http://emptyspaces.culturemap.org.au/page/empty-space-initiatives
Establishing a temporary space working group is a viable strategy to reduce vacant storefronts and
rebrand Le Village. Utilizing the vacant space along Montreal Road as a space for creative industries
could allow Le Village to develop as the creative and cultural centre of Cornwall, providing the area with
a strong competitive advantage. Additionally, the working group could also be expanded to cover
temporary use of vacant lots for the creation of pop-up parks or community gardens.
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Figure 7: Poster for 3Space, a UK organization that places non-profits in vacant spaces for temporary periods of time.
5.3 PROVIDE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH TEMPORARY SPACE AT BELOW MARKET
RENT
Artists provide a service to the communities in which they inhabit by beautifying their streetscapes and
thereby increasing property values. This is a service for which they are not remunerated. Providing
creative industries with below commercial market rates attaches value to this public service, fills vacant
storefronts and encourages the positive aesthetic and economic impact that these activities provide.
This approach is frequently part of a successful regeneration strategy. Creative Spaces in Sydney
Australia, Spaceworks in Tacoma, Washington and Storefronts in Auburn, Washington all provide vacant
space to creative start-ups and arts organizations at low or no-cost rents. For maximum effectiveness,
this subsidy would be provided by a working group as mentioned in the previous recommendation or by
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one of the groups currently tasked with Le Village’s regeneration. Alternatively, the positive impacts on
future rental demand, property values and the community at large of such a strategy could be
communicated to property owners and left to be used and funded at their discretion.
5.4 ELIMINATE CONDITIONS WHICH REMOVE CIP FUNDING ONCE A PROPERTY IS
SOLD
Conditions which remove CIP funding once a property is sold are a significant impediment to some
property owners’ willingness to access the programs. While there is tentativeness to enrich property
owners through CIP funding, the end goal of the CIPs is to encourage investment in the area by making it
financial viable. Ultimately, the program does enrich property owners. Approximately one third of
respondents expressed an interest in selling their property; 20% said they were very likely to sell their
property and 12% said they were likely. It can be assumed that this ratio is higher among those who did
not respond to the survey as they are likely less invested in the community than those who responded
and therefore more likely to sell. Removing these conditions might help encourage owners who are not
committed to revitalizing the area out of an ownership role and attract investment from those who are.
5.5 ELIMINATE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Natural processes of regeneration often start with a greater care for the aesthetics of a property. Artists
move in to an area and beautify the properties they inhabit and work through gardening, painting and
other small touches. These are projects which cost little to do and would likely not be covered under
the current $2,000 minimum funding limit for programs 2 and 4. Not only do these types of projects
help in creating regeneration, they would also be accessible to the numerous commercial tenants and
property owners in Le Village who cite the lack of finances as impeding their use of programs. Accessing
funding might also have a ripple effect of creating further care for the property moving forward.
Furthermore, small scale landscaping, like permanent planters and painting, have a significant impact on
the attractiveness of streetscape relative to their cost. These types of projects would improve the
walkability and commercial aesthetics of the area, realizing goals of both the CIP and the BIA.
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Figure 8: Painting while low in cost has a large impact in improving the attractiveness of streets.
5.6 PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LANDSCAPING
As previously mentioned, small scale landscaping has a disproportionate impact on a streetscape
relative to cost. Currently in the HOTC CIP programs, landscaping work is only covered under an
interest-free loan program. We recommend that grants be implemented for landscaping work to
further encourage a greener, more aesthetically pleasing streetscape. This recommendation would
increase the accessibility of the programs to owners and would promote the goals of the EDA report.
Figure 9: Small landscaping projects can provide significant beautification.
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5.7 PROVIDE DESIGN CONCEPTS, COSTS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO OWNERS
Time was identified in the interviews as another impediment to CIP program uptake. Small scale
commercial tenants and property owners often lack the time and capacity to contemplate renovation
and the costs and benefits to such an action. Visual representations of photoshoped design concepts for
buildings could provide strong stimulation and foster ideas for owners. Figure 10 is an example of a
design concept that could be presented to property owners. A project such as this would also help to
increase communication and awareness of the programs within the community.
Figure 10: Presenting property owners with images of design concepts such as the one seen here could motivate them to apply
for CIP funding.
5.8 ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL WORK WITHIN THE CIP PROGRAMS
There is not insignificant stock of residential space in Le Village. Residential buildings are generally in
worse state of repair than mixed-use or commercial buildings in Le Village. During the interviews many
voiced a desire for the programs to be accessible for residential properties. These were both for
personal use but there were also those who felt the residential properties were bringing down the
attractiveness of Le Village. There is residential in the Le Village that is not covered by the CIP programs
and in poor repair. Figure11 shows residential buildings in need of improvement that are located within
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the Le Village neighborhood. While the Groupe Renaissance Home Renovation program could apply to
many of the properties not covered by the CIP, respondents seemed equally unaware of these
programs. Efforts to rehabilitate the residential building stock in Le Village, both inside and out of the
priority area, should be seen as an essential strategy to improving the commercial corridor. This could
come in the form of increased awareness of current programs offered by all levels of government,
expansion of current programs offered by the City, or the introduction of new residential rehabilitation
programs.
Figure 11: Many properties in the Le Village neighbourhood could benefit from improved awareness and access to the CIP and
Renaissance Programs.
5.9 MONITOR AND FOCUS ATTENTION ON AT-RISK OR PROBLEM PROPERTIES
Not all vacant storefronts can be put to temporary use. Some vacant storefronts in Le Village are not in
suitable condition for use. The demolition and revitalization of these buildings would provide the
greatest benefit to the area. The creation and maintenance of an at-risk or problem property inventory
to identify these buildings and others is recognized in the literature as an important element to
successful regeneration strategies. Once these properties are identified, greater attention can be paid
to communicating with their owners and opening a dialogue about taking up the programs, making
other improvements, demolition or initiating a sale. The table in Appendix A is a preliminary inventory
of at-risk or problem properties. It has been informed by data on the state of the property, vacancies
and building code violations. Inventories such as this are also aided by the use of tax delinquency and
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criminal activity information. This information was not available to this report, but the use of it for
future inventory maintenance is encouraged.
5.10 PROVIDE UPFRONT FUNDING FOR PROBLEM PROPERTIES
Properties which accessed over $40,000 in funding had their property values appreciate at a rate of
410% as compared to an average of 74% for those who accessed any amount of funding. These large
projects have a disproportionately large impact on regeneration efforts. The wagon wheel
redevelopment at 415 Montreal Road stands out as a significant catalyst for regeneration. It was a
major redevelopment of what was identified as a problem property. Major redevelopment of derelict
properties in Le Village would be expected to have a similar impact. Finances are a problem though, as
two of the identified problem properties lack the matching funding required to access the CIP programs.
To let these properties continue as is would be detrimental to the regeneration of Le Village. As such,
we recommend the expansion of the Building Restoration and Improvement Program’s secured loan to
initially cover 100% of costs for identified problem properties. This would still require the property
owner to pay for at least 60% of costs. These costs, however, would initially be provided as a no-
interest loan to be paid back over 10 years.
5.11 ENABLE CONVERSION TO RESIDENTIAL USES
Interviews confirmed the perception that demand for retail space in the area is considerably weaker
than demand for residential. Le Village has essentially changed from a downtown commercial centre to
a neighbourhood commercial centre. Conversion of commercial storefronts to residential can have
adverse effects to the streetscape if windows are boarded or haphazardly covered. This however can be
avoided with the use of design guidelines and grants for conversions to ensure quality renovations. The
use of space is generally better than vacancy. Conversion therefore can enhance the streetscape,
provide increased rents and increase retail demand for the remaining commercial use.
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Figure 12: Successful commercial to residential conversions can be seen above. Attractive conversions can have a positive effect
on the streetscape and are a better use of space than vacant storefronts.
5.12 IMPLEMENT THE EDA DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS.
CIP programs have a significantly greater chance of success if they are coupled with a comprehensive
regeneration strategy including public investment in area infrastructure. Le Village has an excellent
regeneration strategy for public areas in the form of the EDA Streetscape Revitalization Strategy and
Implementation Plan. The effects of the plan though are not yet noticeable along Montreal Road.
When asked about what physical improvements should be made to help regenerate Le Village
respondents overwhelming mentioned the need for beautification and capital investment by the City.
Notable responses included the need to improve sidewalks, add more crosswalks and improve the
quality and quantity of parking. Commencing work for projects outlined in the EDA plan will not only
improve the streetscape but provide investor confidence in the area that the City is fully committed to
revitalization.
Figure 13: Implementation of the EDA recommendations would provide investor confidence and increase uptake of the CIP
programs.
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APPENDIX B: CIP PROGRAM SUMMARY (ENGLISH)
Program 1: Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant (tax increment)
 A land owner is reimbursed part or all of the increase in municipal taxes paid as a result of
improvements made to a building.
 The reimbursement for commercial development is done on a sliding scale for up to 10 years. In
year one 80% is returned, which declines to 40% in year ten.
 Residential development is rebated at 100%
 All grants terminated upon Sale
 All grants maximum 50% of costs.
 Acceptance based on the projects ability to meet the goals and objectives or urban
regeneration.
Program 2: Building Restoration and Improvement Program
 Dedicated to interior renovation for non-residential uses or,
 Partial or full conversion to residential.
 Can include increases in ground floor area. Less than 10%.
 Option between
o Unsecured Loan
 Maximum $10000 or minimum $2000.
 Forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year.
o or secured loan
 Max $30,000.
 60% paid back over 10 years at zero interest.
 40% is forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year
Program 3: Project Design Grant Program
 Provides part funding for costs to determine the viability of a proposed development.
 Only for major rehabilitation and redevelopment projects in priority areas
 Maximum $7,500.
 The first $1,000 of design costs is covered by the grant, and 50% of costs after that.
 Not available with a brownfields CIP project feasibility grant.
 Grant provided after design work is completed.
Program 4: Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program
 For Non-residential
 Façade Improvement
o Maximum of $10,000 per property. Minimum of $2,000 per property.
o Unsecured loan forgivable over 5 years at 20%.
o 25% of renovation must be façade work
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 Sign program
o Signage includes building name, district name and business name.
o Maximum $2,000 and 50% of cost
o Not open to non-owners.
 Except BIAA members
 Grant provided after final invoices are presented.
Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program
 Grant for planning and development permit costs for rehabilitation and redevelopment
projects.
o Includes but is not limited to official plan amendment costs, building permit
fees, zoning by-law amendments minor variances.
o Does not include necessary technical studies.
 Maximum two years from application to building permit
Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program
 Intended to reduce costs for removal of non-hazardous material to landfill as part of
projects, which will substantially increase the assessed value of a property
o Grant for 50% tipping fee at landfill
Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program
 For commercial, mixed use and high density residential properties and applicable to
group projects.
 Intended for improvements to car and pedestrian accessibility.
 Interest free loan of $25,000 maximum per property owner per project over a maximum
10 year period
 Maximum $75,000 per property owner
 Includes but is not limited to seating, parking creation & improvement, sidewalk
creation, wayfinding & parking signage, lighting and landscaping.
 80% payment upon substantial completion of the project and 20% upon complete
completion.
Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program
 Program provides grant for exterior renovations to designated residential properties in Le
Village.
 Grant is a loan, fully forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year.
 Eligible areas include Water St. E. between Adolphus St. and Marlborough St.; Marlborough St.
between Water St. E. and Race St.; Edwards between Montreal Rd. and Cotton Mill Rd.;
McConnell Ave. between Montreal Rd. and the River. Montreal Rd. between McConnell Ave.
and École L’Héritage
 Maximum of $10,000 and a minimum of $2,000 per property
 Should be consistent with design guidelines and a part of the streetscape revitalization strategy.
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 Not eligible to properties with previous Renaissance CIP funding.
For more details please contact Dana McLean of the Planning Department at 613-930-2787 ext. 2105 or
email at dmclean@cornwwall.ca
APPENDIX C: CIP PROGRAM SUMMARY (FRENCH)
Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes) de la Ville de
Cornwall
 Un propriétaire foncier est remboursé en partie ou en totalité en fonction de l'augmentation
des taxes municipales payées à la suite des améliorations apportées à un bâtiment.
 Le remboursement pour le développement commercial se fait sur une échelle mobile pour un
maximum de 10 ans. Pendant la première année 80% est retourné, qui décline à 40% dans la
dixième année.
 Le développement résidentiel est remboursée à 100%.
 Toutes les subventions sont d'un maximum de 50% des coûts.
 Toutes les subventions sont terminées sur une vente
Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial
 Pour les utilisations non résidentielles d'aider à améliorer une façade de bâtiment ou pour
l'installation d'un nouveau panneau d'affichage.
 Subvention jusqu'à un maximum de $10,000 et minimum de $2,000 pour l'amélioration des
façades et de $2000 pour un nouveau panneau d'affichage.
Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble
 Un propriétaire peut recevoir un prêt, que ce soit un prêt-subvention ou sans intérêt, afin de
l'aider à apporter des améliorations à l'intérieur des bâtiments.
 Comprend la conversion totale ou partielle à résidentiel.
 Choix entre
o prêt non garanti
 Maximum $ 10,000 ou minimum $ 2,000.
 Prêt-subvention sur 5 ans.
o ou prêt garanti
 Max $30,000.
 Partie prêt-subvention sur 5 ans et une partie prêts sans intérêt sur 10 ans.
Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc
 Pour des propriétés commerciale, usage mixte et résidentielles à haute densité et
applicable à des projets de groupe.
 Pour les améliorations d’accessibilité de voiture et piétonne.
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 Prêt sans intérêt de $25,000 maximum par propriétaire par projet sur une période
maximale de 10 ans.
 Maximum $75,000 par propriétaire.
 Comprend des sièges, la création et l'amélioration de stationnement, la création d'un
trottoir, les panneaux piétons et stationnement et l'éclairage.
Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets
 Fournit un financement partiel des coûts afin de déterminer la viabilité d'un projet de
développement, y compris, mais ne se limitent pas à des dessins conceptuels et
rapports de faisabilité.
 Seulement pour les grands projets de réhabilitation et de réaménagement.
 Maximum $ 7,500.
Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale
 Le remboursement complet pour les coûts de planification et de permis de
développement pour des projets de réhabilitation et de réaménagement.
 Comprend les coûts de modification du plan officiel, modifications de zonage et permis
de construire.
Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale
 Un promoteur peut bénéficier d'une réduction du coût de déversement de déchets non
dangereux sur le site de la décharge municipale.
 Subvention pour frais à décharge de 50%.
Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel à Le Village
 Subventions pour les travaux extérieurs à des propriétés résidentiels désignés dans Le Village.
 Grant est un prêt-subvention sur une période de 5 ans à 20% par an.
 Maximum de 10,000 $ et un minimum de 2000 $ par propriété
Pour plus de détails s'il vous plaît contacter Dana McLean du Département d’urbanisme au 613-930-
2787 ext. 2105 ou par courriel à dmclean@cornwwall.ca
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APPENDIX D: INTERVIEW FORM FOR NON-APPLICANTS (ENGLISH)
Preamble
This interview is being conducted on behalf of the Heart of the City Initiative. The interview has resulted
from a desire to determine how the Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan programs could be
better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration. To achieve this objective, the following interview
was created to assess the general awareness and interest in the programs by landowners and renters.
The interview attempts to identify general sentiment amongst the Le Village community.
Property Information
Land Use
 Residential  Retail  Office  Hospitality
State of the Property
 Renovation not needed  Minor renovation
required
 Renovation required  Serious renovation
required
Vacant?
 No  Yes
Assessment Values:
Date:
Address:
Interview Questions:
1. DO YOU OWN OR RENT?
 Own  Rent
2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED OR RENTED THE PROPERTY?
3. ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HEART OF THE CITY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROGRAMS?
 No  Yes
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3A. WHICH PROGRAMS ARE YOU AWARE OF?
 Rehabilitation and
Redevelopment Grant
 Building Restoration
and Improvement
Program
 Project Design Grant  Façade Improvement
and Heritage Sign
Grant Program
 Municipal
Planning/Development
Fee Grant Program
 Discretionary
Municipal Tipping
 Parking and Landscape
Enhancement Program
 Le Village Residential
Façade Improvement
Grant Program
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
3B. ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT USED ANY OF THE PROGRAMS?
4. HAVE YOU INQUIRED ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
 Yes  No
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
4a.IF SO, DID YOU FIND YOUR INTERACTION WITH THE CITY AS INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL OR
PLEASANT?
 Less than expected  As expected  More than expected  Consistently more
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
5. HOW LIKELY WOULD YOU BE TO USE EACH OF THE PROGRAMS ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5?
Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant:
Building Restoration and Improvement Program:
Project Design Grant:
Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program:
Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program:
Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program:
Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program:
Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program:
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6. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE INTENTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OR SITE? (FOR BUSINESS? RENTERS)
7. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTY? (THE PROPERTY? FOR RENTERS)
 Yes  No
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
8. IF VACANCY EXISTS. WOULD YOU CONSIDER USING YOUR PROPERTY FOR TEMPORARY USES SUCH
EVENTS, POP-UP STORES, TEMPORARY WORK SPACE OR ART DISPLAYS?
 Yes  No
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
9. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING RENOVATION NEEDED FOR YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS?
10.WHAT RENOVATION WILL YOU MOST LIKELY UNDERTAKE NEXT? (IF DIFFERENT THAN Q.7)
11.WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING NEED FOR PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT IN LE VILLAGE?
12.HAVE YOU CONSIDERED CHANGING PROPERTY USE? WOULD YOU IN THE FUTURE? (N/A FOR
RENTERS)
 Have considered  Would consider  Would not consider
12B. WHAT ARE REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT OR WOULD NOT CONVERT PROPERTY USE?
13.WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU SELLING THE PROPERTY? (N/A FOR RENTERS)
 Will not sell under
any circumstances.
 Not Likely  Likely  Very Likely
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14.WOULD YOU CONSIDER COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS ON PROJECTS AS PART OF
THE CIP? (N/A FOR RENTERS)
 Yes  No
15.WOULD DECREASING THE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE SMALL
PROJECTS, SUCH AS PAINTING, FENCE WORK OR PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PLANTING INCREASE THE
LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF THE CITY PROGRAM?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
16.ARE THERE OTHER FACTORS, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF
THE CITY PROGRAM?
17.IN WHICH MUNICIPALITY IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE? (N/A FOR RENTERS)
18.IN THE PAST YEAR HAS YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCED
 Decline  Growth  Remained Constant
19.DO YOU OWN MULTIPLE PROPERTIES? (N/A FOR RENTERS)
 Yes  No
If yes, how many?
Additional general comments on the survey topic:
 Yes  No
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APPENDIX E: INTERVIEW FORM FOR NON-APPLICANTS (FRENCH)
Introduction
Cette interview est fait pour l'Initiative Heart of the City. L'interview est un effort pour déterminer comment
les programmes d'amélioration communautaire de Heart of the City pourrait être mieux utilisé dans Le
Village de stimuler la régénération. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'interview qui suit a été créé pour
comprendre la connaissance et l'intérêt dans les programmes par des propriétaires terriens et les
locataires. L'interview cherche seulement à comprendre le sentiment général parmi la communauté de Le
Village.
Informations sur la Proprièté
L'utilisation des terrains
 Résidentiel  Détail  Bureaux  Hospitalité
L'état de la propriété
 Rénovation ne sont pas
nécessaires
 Renovation mineure
requise
 Renovation requise  Renovation majeure
requise
Vacant?
 Non  Oui
Assessment Values:
Date:
Address (Optional):
Questions de l’entrevue:
1 EST-CE QUE VOUS ÊTES ACTUELLEMENT PROPRIÉTAIRE OU LOCATAIRE?
 Propriétaire  Locataire
2 COMBIEN DE TEMPS AVEZ-VOUS POSSEDE OU LOUE VOTRE PROPRIETE?
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3 ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE DE HEART OF
THE CITY?
 Non  Oui
3A. QUELS PROGRAMMES ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT?
 Programme de
subvention pour
rénovations (fondée
sur les taxes)
 Programme de
restauration et
d'amélioration
d'immeuble
 Subvention d'études
de faisabilité de
projets
 Subvention
d'amélioration de
façade et de
panneau d'affichage
patrimonial
 Subvention pour frais
d'aménagement et de
planification
municipale
 Subvention
discrétionnaire pour
redevance de
déversement
municipale
 Subvention de
compensation tenant
lieu d'affectation de
parc
 Subvention
d'amélioration de
façade résidentiel
dans Le Village
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
3B. Y AT-IL DES RAISONS PARTICULIERES POUR LESQUELLES VOUS NE L'AVEZ PAS UTILISE UN DE
CES PROGRAMMES?
4 AVEZ-VOUS DEMANDE A LA VILLE SUR L'UN DES PROGRAMMES?
 Oui  Non
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
4B SI OUI, AVEZ-VOUS TROUVÉ VOTRE INTERACTION AVEC LA VILLE COMME INFORMATIVE,
UTILE OU AGRÉABLE?
 Moins que prévu  Comme prévu  Plus que prévu  Beaucoup plus que
prévu
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COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES :
5 DANS QUELLE MESURE SERAIT-IL PROBABLE QUE VOUS UTILISIEZ CHACUN DES PROGRAMMES SUR
UNE ÉCHELLE DE 1 À 5?
Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes):
Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble:
Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets:
Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial:
Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale:
Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale:
Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc
Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village :
6 QUELS SONT VOS PLANS FUTURS POUR LA PROPRIETE ?
7 ÊTES-VOUS INTÉRESSÉ A ACHETER UNE PROPRIÉTÉ ADJACENTE? (LA PROPRIÉTÉ, POUR
LOCATAIRES)
 Oui  Non
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
8 SI VACANCE EXISTE. ENVISAGERIEZ-VOUS D'UTILISER VOTRE PROPRIETE POUR DES UTILISATIONS
TEMPORAIRES TELS QUE DES EVENEMENTS, DES BOUTIQUES POP-UP, L'ESPACE DE TRAVAIL
TEMPORAIRE OU DES EXPOSITIONS D'ART?
 Oui  Non
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
9 QUEL EST LE PLUS URGENT RENOVATION NECESSAIRE A VOTRE PROPRIETE OU VOTRE ENTREPRISE?
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10 QUEL EST VOTRE PROCHAIN RENOVATION LA PLUS PROBABLE? (SI DIFFERENT DE Q.7)
11 QUEL EST LE BESOIN LE PLUS PRESSANT POUR L'AMELIORATION PHYSIQUE DANS LE VILLAGE?
12 AVEZ-VOUS ENVISAGE DE CHANGER L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS A
L'AVENIR?
 Je l'ai considéré  Je voudrais considérer  Je ne voudrais pas
considérer
12B. QUELLES SONT LES RAISONS POUR LESQUELLES VOUS AVEZ PAS OU NE SOUHAITEZ PAS
CONVERTIR L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE?
13 QUELLE EST LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS VENDRE LA PROPRIETE?
 Je ne vais pas vendre
en toutes
circonstances
 Pas probable  Probable  Très probable
14 CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS À COLLABORER AVEC D'AUTRES PROPRIÉTAIRES DE PROPRIÉTÉ SUR DES
PROJETS DANS LE CADRE DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE.
 Oui  Non
15 SERAIT DIMINUER LE FINANCEMENT MINIMUM POUR LES APPLICATIONS DE PROGRAMME POUR
COMPLÉTER DE PETITS PROJETS, TELS QUE LA PEINTURE, LES TRAVAUX DE CLÔTURE OU LE PLACEMENT DE
LA PLANTATION PERMANENTE AUGMENTENT LA PROBABILITÉ DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN PROGRAMME DE
HEART OF THE CITY?
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
 Oui  Non
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16 Y AT-IL D'AUTRES FACTEURS, CE QUI AUGMENTERAIT LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN
PROGRAMME HEART OF THE CITY?
17 DANS QUELLE MUNICIPALITE EST VOTRE RESIDENCE PERMANENTE?
18 VOTRE ENTREPRISE A-T-ELLE CONNU UN CROISSANCE, DIMINUÉ OU RESTE CONSTANT DANS LA
DERNIERE ANNEE ?
 Diminué  Croissance  Resté Constant
19 ÊTES-VOUS PROPRIETAIRE DE PLUSIEURS PROPRIETES COMMERCIALE?
 Oui  Non
Si oui, combien?
Observations générales sur le sujet de l'enquête:
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APPENDIX F: INTERVIEW FORM FOR CIP RECIPIENTS (ENGLISH)
Preamble
This interview is being conducted on behalf of the Heart of the City Initiative. The interview has resulted
from a desire to determine how the Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan programs could be
better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration. To achieve this objective, the following interview
was created to assess the general awareness and interest in the programs by landowners and renters.
The interview attempts to identify general sentiment amongst the Le Village community.
Property Information
Land Use
 Residential  Retail  Office  Hospitality
State of the Property
 Renovation not needed  Minor renovation
required
 Renovation required  Serious renovation
required
Vacant?
 No  Yes
Assessment Values:
Date:
Address (Optional):
Interview Questions:
1 DO YOU OWN OR RENT?
 Own  Rent
2 HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED OR RENTED THE PROPERTY?
3 WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAM DID YOU APPLY FOR?
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4 WHAT WORK DID YOU USE THE FUNDING FOR?
5 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE BETWEEN INQUIRING ABOUT THE PROGRAMS AND RECEIVING FUNDING?
5A) DID YOU FIND YOUR INTERACTION WITH THE CITY AS INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL OR PLEASANT?
 Less than expected  As expected  More than expected  Consistently more
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
6 HOW DID YOU HEAR OF THE HEART OF THE CITY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROGRAMS?
6A. WHICH PROGRAMS ARE YOU AWARE OF?
 Rehabilitation and
Redevelopment Grant
 Building Restoration
and Improvement
Program
 Project Design Grant  Façade Improvement
and Heritage Sign
Grant Program
 Municipal
Planning/Development
Fee Grant Program
 Discretionary
Municipal Tipping
 Parking and Landscape
Enhancement Program
 Le Village Residential
Façade Improvement
Grant Program
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
7 HAVE YOU TOLD YOUR TENANTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM?
8 IF A NEW LAND OWNER OR RENTER: DID THE PROGRAMS AFFECT YOUR DECISION LOCATE WHERE
YOU DID?
7A. WHAT FACTORS AFFECTED YOUR LOCATION DECISION?
9 HOW USEFUL WERE THE PROGRAMS TO YOU?
10 HAVE YOU NOTICED A CHANGE IN BUSINESS OR RENTAL INTEREST IN YOUR PROPERTY SINCE
ACCESSING FUNDING?
10.1 HAVE YOU NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE AREA?
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11 HOW DO YOU FEEL THE PROGRAMS COULD BE IMPROVED?
12 HOW LIKELY WOULD YOU BE TO USE EACH OF THE PROGRAMS ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5?
Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant:
Building Restoration and Improvement Program:
Project Design Grant:
Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program:
Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program:
Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program:
Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program:
Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program:
13 WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE INTENTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OR SITE?
14 IF VACANCY EXISTS. HOW LONG HAS THE UNIT BEEN VACANT?
13A. WOULD YOU CONSIDER USING YOUR PROPERTY FOR TEMPORARY USES SUCH EVENTS, POP-
UP STORES, TEMPORARY WORK SPACE OR ART DISPLAYS?
 Yes  No
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
13B. HOW WOULD DESCRIBE THE RENTAL INTEREST IN THE UNIT?(PROPERTY OWNERS)
 None  Limited  Some  Substantial
15 WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING RENOVATION NEEDED FOR YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS?
16 WHAT RENOVATION WILL YOU MOST LIKELY UNDERTAKE NEXT? (IF DIFFERENT THAN Q.15)
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17 HAVE YOU CONSIDERED CHANGING PROPERTY USE? WOULD YOU IN THE FUTURE?
 Have considered  Would consider  Would not consider
7B. WHAT ARE REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT OR WOULD NOT CONVERT PROPERTY USE?
18 WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU SELLING THE PROPERTY?
 Will not sell under
any circumstances.
 Not Likely  Likely  Very Likely
19 WOULD YOU CONSIDER COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS ON PROJECTS AS PART OF
THE CIP?
 Yes  No
20 WOULD DECREASING THE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE SMALL
PROJECTS, SUCH AS PAINTING, FENCE WORK OR PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PLANTING INCREASE THE
LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF THE CITY PROGRAM?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
21 IN WHICH MUNICIPALITY IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE?
22 IN THE PAST YEAR HAS YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCED, (RENTERS ONLY)
 Decline  Growth  Remained Constant
23 DO YOU OWN MULTIPLE PROPERTIES?
 Yes  No
If yes, how many?
Additional general comments on the survey topic:
 Yes  No
49
APPENDIX G: INTERVIEW FORM FOR CIP RECIPIENTS (FRENCH)
Introduction
Cette interview est fait pour l'Initiative Heart of the City. L'interview est un effort pour déterminer comment
les programmes d'amélioration communautaire de Heart of the City pourrait être mieux utilisé dans Le
Village de stimuler la régénération. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'interview qui suit a été créé pour
comprendre la connaissance et l'intérêt dans les programmes par des propriétaires terriens et les
locataires. L'interview cherche seulement à comprendre le sentiment général parmi la communauté de Le
Village.
Informations sur la Proprièté
L'utilisation des terrains
 Résidentiel  Détail  Bureaux  Hospitalité
L'état de la propriété
 Rénovation ne sont pas
nécessaires
 Renovation mineure
requise
 Renovation requise  Renovation majeure
requise
Vacant?
 Non  Oui
Assessment Values:
Date:
Address (Optional):
Questions de l’entrevue:
1 EST-CE QUE VOUS ÊTES ACTUELLEMENT PROPRIÉTAIRE OU LOCATAIRE?
 Propriétaire  Locataire
2 COMBIEN DE TEMPS AVEZ-VOUS POSSEDE OU LOUE VOTRE PROPRIETE?
50
3 QUEL PROGRAMME AVEZ-VOUS OBTENU?
4 QUEL TRAVAIL AVEZ-VOUS UTILISÉ LE FINANCEMENT POUR?
5 COMBIEN DE TEMPS ETAIT-IL ENTRE VOUS RENSEIGNER SUR LES PROGRAMMES ET RECEVOIR DU
FINANCEMENT ?
5B SI OUI, AVEZ-VOUS TROUVÉ VOTRE INTERACTION AVEC LA VILLE COMME INFORMATIVE,
UTILE OU AGRÉABLE?
 Moins que prévu  Comme prévu  Plus que prévu  Beaucoup plus que
prévu
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES :
6 COMMENT AVEZ-VOUS ENTENDU DES PROGRAMMES D'AMELIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE DE
HEART OF THE CITY?
6A. QUELS PROGRAMMES ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT?
 Programme de
subvention pour
rénovations (fondée
sur les taxes)
 Programme de
restauration et
d'amélioration
d'immeuble
 Subvention d'études
de faisabilité de
projets
 Subvention
d'amélioration de
façade et de
panneau d'affichage
patrimonial
 Subvention pour frais
d'aménagement et de
planification
municipale
 Subvention
discrétionnaire pour
redevance de
déversement
municipale
 Subvention de
compensation tenant
lieu d'affectation de
parc
 Subvention
d'amélioration de
façade résidentiel
dans Le Village
51
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
7 SI UN NOUVEAU PROPRIETAIRE OU LOCATAIRE: LES PROGRAMMES TOUCH-T-ELLE VOTRE DECISION
DE SE DEPLACER OU VOUS AVEZ?
7A. QUELS SONT LES FACTEURS QUI ON TOUCHÉS VOTRE DÉCISION?
8 LES PROGRAMMES ONT ÉTÉ UTILE POUR VOUS? COMMENT?
9 AVEZ-VOUS REMARQUE UN CHANGEMENT DANS LES AFFAIRES OU L'INTERET DE LOCATION DANS
VOTRE PROPRIETE DEPUIS L'ACCES AU FINANCEMENT ?
9A. AVEZ-VOUS REMARQUE UN CHANGEMENT DANS LES ENVIRONS?
10 COMMENT PENSEZ-VOUS QUE LES PROGRAMMES POURRAIENT ÊTRE AMÉLIORÉS?
11 DANS QUELLE MESURE SERAIT-IL PROBABLE QUE VOUS UTILISIEZ CHACUN DES PROGRAMMES SUR
UNE ÉCHELLE DE 1 À 5?
Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes):
Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble:
Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets:
Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial:
Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale:
Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale:
Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc
Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village:
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12 QUELS SONT VOS PLANS FUTURS POUR LA PROPRIETE ?
13 ÊTES-VOUS INTÉRESSÉ A ACHETER UNE PROPRIÉTÉ ADJACENTE? (LA PROPRIÉTÉ, POUR
LOCATAIRES)
 Oui  Non
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
14 SI VACANCE EXISTE. IF VACANCY EXISTS. HOW LONG HAS THE UNIT BEEN VACANT?
14A. ENVISAGERIEZ-VOUS D'UTILISER VOTRE PROPRIETE POUR DES UTILISATIONS TEMPORAIRES
TELS QUE DES EVENEMENTS, DES BOUTIQUES POP-UP, L'ESPACE DE TRAVAIL TEMPORAIRE OU DES
EXPOSITIONS D'ART?
 Oui  Non
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
14B. COMMENT DECRIRIEZ-VOUS L'INTERET DE LOCATION DANS L'ESPACE?
 Aucun  Limité  Certains  Substantiel
15 QUEL EST LE PLUS URGENT RENOVATION NECESSAIRE A VOTRE PROPRIETE OU VOTRE ENTREPRISE?
16 QUEL EST VOTRE PROCHAIN RENOVATION LA PLUS PROBABLE? (SI DIFFERENT DE Q.7)
17 QUEL EST LE BESOIN LE PLUS PRESSANT POUR L'AMELIORATION PHYSIQUE DANS LE VILLAGE?
18 AVEZ-VOUS ENVISAGE DE CHANGER L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS A
L'AVENIR?
 Je l'ai considéré  Je voudrais considérer  Je ne voudrais pas
considérer
53
7B. QUELLES SONT LES RAISONS POUR LESQUELLES VOUS AVEZ PAS OU NE SOUHAITEZ PAS
CONVERTIR L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE?
19 QUELLE EST LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS VENDRE LA PROPRIETE?
 Je ne vais pas vendre
en toutes
circonstances
 Pas probable  Probable  Très probable
20 CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS À COLLABORER AVEC D'AUTRES PROPRIÉTAIRES DE PROPRIÉTÉ SUR DES
PROJETS DANS LE CADRE DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE.
 Oui  Non
21 SERAIT DIMINUER LE FINANCEMENT MINIMUM POUR LES APPLICATIONS DE PROGRAMME POUR
COMPLÉTER DE PETITS PROJETS, TELS QUE LA PEINTURE, LES TRAVAUX DE CLÔTURE OU LE
PLACEMENT DE LA PLANTATION PERMANENTE AUGMENTENT LA PROBABILITÉ DE VOUS EN UTILISANT
UN PROGRAMME DE HEART OF THE CITY?
COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:
22 Y AT-IL D'AUTRES FACTEURS, CE QUI AUGMENTERAIT LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN
PROGRAMME HEART OF THE CITY?
23 DANS QUELLE MUNICIPALITE EST VOTRE RESIDENCE PERMANENTE?
24 VOTRE ENTREPRISE A-T-ELLE CONNU UN CROISSANCE, DIMINUÉ OU RESTE CONSTANT DANS LA
DERNIERE ANNEE ?
 Diminué  Croissance  Resté Constant
 Oui  Non
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25 ÊTES-VOUS PROPRIETAIRE DE PLUSIEURS PROPRIETES COMMERCIALE?
 Oui  Non
Si oui, combien?
Observations générales sur le sujet de l'enquête
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Both the authors are currently Master’s students at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at
Queen’s
Ben Goodge: My life revolves around my spatial orientation. It has led to me to my
study of urban planning and to my frequent active exploration. Within planning, I am
most passionate about the creation of places for informal socialization.
Ben Segal –Daly: I completed my Undergraduate Degree from Western University with
a Double Major in Geography and Music; two passions of mine. I was pulled towards a
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning by a developing interest in community engagement
and urban development. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, and enjoying the ballet of
the sidewalk.

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Le Village Report

  • 1. 07 JULY 7, 2015 LE VILLAGE CIP ASSESSMENT REPORT Ben Goodge Ben Segal-Daly Prepared for Heart of the City
  • 2. i ABSTRACT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report would not have materialized without the support of so many people. We would like to thank Heart of the City and Denis Carr for providing us with the opportunity to work in the city of Cornwall during the summer and for introducing us to an amazing group of people. We’d also like to thanks Dana McLean for providing us access to the CIP files and answering all of our questions; she is truly a wealth of knowledge. Thanks should also be made to Michel Dubuc and Ken Bedford who proved to be valuable contacts throughout the project and to Denis Lalonde for providing us with GIS data. We are thankful to the City of Cornwall for the provision of a work station in the building department, where we were able to access property information on MiTown and City View. Finally, we would like to thank the following organizations: CPPEC, Le Village and Downtown BIAs, the Chamber of Commerce, and other Municipal employees who helped to answer our questions. We wish you a good summer and continued success in making Le Village and the City a great community. This report looks to assess how CIP uptake can be improved in Le Village to help stimulate regeneration. To do so interviews were conducted with property owners and commercial tenants to assess their perceptions of the programs, their future needs and how the programs have been utilized in Le Village. These interviews were supplemented by a literature review and property data from the City of Cornwall. The results of this found that the major impediments to CIP use was a lack of awareness, money and intimidation by bureaucratic elements. Many, including those previously unaware, had the intention to do future projects and to use the programs. Opportunities for further program use can be seen in the significantly greater demand for residential space and renovations. The CIPs have already had a positive impact on the area. Large projects in particular have provided disproportional benefits. An interest in and cooperative attitude towards regeneration within the commercial community in Le Village is another important element to success of the CIP. From these results and analysis 12 recommendations were formulated. It is recommended to: 1. Establish regular email communication with property owners 2. Establish a working group which matches creative industries with property owners to fill vacant storefronts for temporary uses. 3. Provide creative industries with temporary space at below market rent. 4. Eliminate conditions which remove CIP funding once a property is sold. 5. Eliminate minimum funding for program applications. 6. Provide grants for landscaping. 7. Provide design concepts, costs and potential benefits to owners. 8. Allow for residential work within the CIP programs 9. Monitor and focus attention on at-risk or problem properties 10. Provide upfront funding for problem properties 11. Enable conversion to residential uses. 12. Implement the EDA design recommendations.
  • 3. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract..........................................................................................................................................................i Acknowledgments..........................................................................................................................................i 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 2 Goals and Objectives.........................................................................................................................1 3 Methods............................................................................................................................................2 3.1 Background Research and Establishing Scope..............................................................................2 3.2 METHODS......................................................................................................................................6 3.3 LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................................8 4 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................8 4.1 State of the Property ....................................................................................................................9 4.2 Reasons for not accessing funding................................................................................................9 4.2.1 Program Awareness..............................................................................................................9 4.2.2 Money.................................................................................................................................10 4.2.3 Property Sales .....................................................................................................................10 4.2.4 Bureaucracy ........................................................................................................................11 4.3 Future Projects............................................................................................................................12 4.4 Purchasing Adjacent Properties..................................................................................................12 4.5 Conversions.................................................................................................................................13 4.6 Future Program Use....................................................................................................................13 4.7 Renters vs. Owners .....................................................................................................................14 4.8 Temporary Uses..........................................................................................................................14 4.9 Out of Town Owners...................................................................................................................14 4.10 Multiple Properties.....................................................................................................................15 4.11 Property Value Change ...............................................................................................................15 4.12 Funding Accessed Per Program...................................................................................................17 4.13 Engagement ................................................................................................................................20 4.14 Length of Ownership...................................................................................................................20 4.15 Other indicators of Change.........................................................................................................20 4.16 Ideas for Improving Le Village.....................................................................................................21 5 Recommendations..........................................................................................................................21 5.1 ESTABLISH REGULAR EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS .............................21
  • 4. iii 5.2 ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP WHICH MATCHES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO FILL VACANT STOREFRONTS WITH TEMPORARY USES......................................................22 5.3 PROVIDE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH TEMPORARY SPACE AT BELOW MARKET RENT ............24 5.4 ELIMINATE CONDITIONS WHICH REMOVE CIP FUNDING ONCE A PROPERTY IS SOLD ..............25 5.5 ELIMINATE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS..............................................25 5.6 PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LANDSCAPING........................................................................................26 5.7 PROVIDE DESIGN CONCEPTS, COSTS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO OWNERS..........................27 5.8 ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL WORK WITHIN THE CIP PROGRAMS .................................................27 5.9 MONITOR AND FOCUS ATTENTION ON AT-RISK OR PROBLEM PROPERTIES .............................28 5.10 PROVIDE UPFRONT FUNDING FOR PROBLEM PROPERTIES........................................................29 5.11 ENABLE CONVERSION TO RESIDENTIAL USES.............................................................................29 5.12 IMPLEMENT THE EDA DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................30 Appendix A: At-Risk or Problem Property Inventory………………………………………………………………………………31 Appendix B: CIP Program Summary (English).............................................................................................32 Appendix C: CIP Program Summary (French) .............................................................................................34 Appendix D: Interview form for Non-Applicants (English)..........................................................................36 Appendix E: Interview form for Non-Applicants (French) ..........................................................................40 Appendix F: Interview Form for CIP Recipients (English)............................................................................45 Appendix G: Interview Form for CIP Recipients (French) ...........................................................................49 Appendix H: Property Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………55 ABOUT THE AUTHORS...............................................................................................................................568
  • 5. 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Heart of the City Community Improvement Program (CIP) was created in 2005 through extensive visioning, research and analysis. The initiative is a broad-based community rejuvenation plan that promotes redevelopment in order to improve the aesthetic, character and vitality of the two priority areas, the Downtown and Le Village. By leveraging private investment in the CIP area through public funds in the form of grants and loans, the Heart of the City hopes to achieve the goals of the CIP. The programs have been successful in the Downtown priority area, 73% of properties along Pitt Street from Water to Third and Second Street from Augustus to Sydney have been approved for CIP funding. The increase of private investment seen in the downtown has resulted in improvements to the streetscape and a reduction of commercial vacancies. While take up of the CIP has occurred in Le Village, it has by no means matched the level of success of the downtown. Only 34% of properties have been approved for funding and uptake has occurred in a piecemeal manner. Additionally, the amount of funding accessed is much lower, and vacancies remain high. Despite the low take up of the CIP in Le Village, the programs continue to be a crucial strategy to grow and strengthen the district. Assessment values increased by 74% from 2008 to 2014 for properties who used the programs compared to a 39% increase for properties that did not. In general, taking advantage of the CIP is a positive undertaking, however, few are using the programs. Examination of the CIP programs in Le Village can aide in understanding how or if uptake can be increased. Low uptake could suggest there is a disconnect between the needs of property and commercial tenants in Le Village and the programs that are offered. This report will explore the state of the CIP in Le Village and how property owners perceive the programs. Regeneration of Le Village is not solely linked to the success of the CIP, thus the report will also discuss additional initiatives and strategies to improve the streetscape of Montreal Road and help CIP uptake 2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen’s University is in its fifth year of partnership with the Heart of the City. Much of the work that has been done by former Queen’s students has examined streetscape design in the public realm throughout the City. This report, however, marks a shift from previous years’ work as it examines the effect of private property rehabilitation on streetscape
  • 6. 2 regeneration and vacancy reduction. Upon our employment we were given the task to investigate the state of vacancies in Le Village. Through the review of literature, municipal documents and discussion with stakeholders we decided that the situation in Le Village would be best examined through the CIP. The foundation of this project was established by our research questions, which is listed below. It is followed with objectives that provided direction throughout the project: How can the CIP programs be better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration?  Assess the general interest, perceptions and awareness of the programs by property and commercial tenants.  Analyze how the CIP has been utilized in Le Village  Develop an understanding of the current and future needs of property and business owners in order to increase effectiveness of programs  Develop suggestions to reduce the negative impact of store vacancies 3 METHODS 3.1 BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND ESTABLISHING SCOPE Being new to the City of Cornwall, the first two weeks of the project consisted of familiarizing ourselves with the area, the two BIAs, past reports and other municipal documents. In this period we met with key stakeholders involved in the CIP. The following individuals were especially helpful in developing an understanding of the history and current state of the plan and Le Village:  Denis Carr (Heart of the City/Chamber of Commerce)  Dana McLean (City of Cornwall, Planning Department)  Michel Dubuc (Le Village BIA)  Ken Bedford (City of Cornwall, Planning Department) The Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan, 2014 was the key document consulted for this report. In conjunction with our conversations with Dana McLean, the CIP document allowed us to gain a thorough understanding of the programs and how they are used to leverage private investment through public funds. Other documents consulted include: the Centretown Streetscape Revitalization Strategy, Le Village: Retooling for the Next Century, Le Village Strategic Plan, City of Cornwall Official Plan, Centretown Cornwall’s Trade Area Report, and Streetscape Design Report. A literature review was also conducted to examine cases of commercial area revitalization in other municipalities. The Revitalization of Vacant Properties: Where Broken Windows Meet Smart Growth by J.M. Schilling and Redeveloping Commercial Vacant Properties in Legacy Cities: A guidebook to linking property reuse and economic
  • 7. 3 revitalization by Marianne Eppig and Lavea Brachman were particularly helpful in informing both our process and recommendations. An inventory for at-risk or problem properties was generated from ideas discussed in Eppig and Brachman’s work. This inventory consists of information that was collected from site visits, interviews and City databases and can be viewed in Appendix A. A study area was created to establish the scope of the project. Wanting to focus solely on properties along Montreal Road, the area is not an exact match to the Le Village CIP priority area. The study area captures every property facing Montreal Road between Marlborough Street in the west, and Belmont Street in the East and is represented in Map 1. Despite being part of the priority area, the study area does not capture Marlborough Street between Water Street and First Avenue East and Montreal Road between Belmont Street and St. Felix Avenue. From our observations, these sections function as a transition into the commercial area and are not part of the core of Le Village. As a result, it was decided that these portions of the priority area should be excluded from the study in order to utilize our resources more effectively. Some of the analysis compared Le Village to the Downtown. Only the core of the downtown was taken for our purposes, as the effects of the CIP programs are most pronounced in this main commercial corridor. The downtown study contains the majority of lots along Pitt Street from First Street to Second Street, the West side of Pitt between Water Street and First Street and Second Street between Augustus Street and Sydney Street. Major institutional properties were excluded. The CBD study area can be seen in Map 2. Municipal records were used extensively to supplement the other data collection methods. The CIP application files, along with Dana McLean’s wealth of knowledge, were used to provide information on who applied for CIP programs, which programs they applied for, how much they were awarded and the total cost of the works to be completed. Additionally, the City of Cornwall generously provided us access to the MiTown and City View databases allowing information on property ownership, assessment values and property standard violations to be gathered and used in our analysis and recommendations.
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  • 9. 6 3.2 METHODS A multi-method approach, including a walking survey, semi-structured interviews and data collection from existing databases, was used to assess how and to what effect the CIP has been used in Le Village and what opportunities exist for improvement. We began by recording the physical state of every property in the study area through a walking survey. Properties were assessed based on the methodology of Le Village: Retooling for the Next Century a report prepared for Renaissance Waterfront Associates in 1999 by the McGill University School of Architecture. Properties were given a grade from 1 to 4 (1: renovation not needed, 2: minor renovation required, 3: renovation required, 4: serious renovation required). The properties were assessed from the street, so their grades may not be fully representative of their actual condition as their interior and rear yards could not be examined. By using the same ranking method as the McGill Study, changes of property conditions were examined over time. This, in turn, created a basis for assessing the effectiveness of the CIP, since a tool for measuring the change in the condition of the building stock was established. The state of the properties in the study area can be seen in Appendix H. Two semi-structured interviews were created, one for CIP recipients and one for non-recipients, in order to gain information on how commercial tenants and property owners perceived the CIP. Interviews focused only on commercial properties as these are the focus of the CIP programs with the exception of program 8, which does not apply to the study area. Semi-structured interviews were selected to allow flexibility for respondents to better express their view points and to highlight unidentified issues. These interviews can be viewed in Appendix D and F in English and E and G in French. The interviews were conducted either in person or over the phone over a three week period in June, 2015. The interview questions were created to address several key issues relating to the research question outlined in the Goals and Objectives Section. The major topics included in the interview are as follows: How property owners and commercial tenants understand the CIP programs, their financial situation and plans for their property or premises (renovations, willingness to sell, etc.), how involved respondents were in their property as well as the community and their openness to various projects in Le Village. The interview employed yes-no, Likert scale, short answer and ranking questions depending on what was being asked. Yes-no questions were used to learn more about the respondents on a basic level to enable quantification. Do you own or rent, have you inquired about the programs and do you
  • 10. 7 own multiple properties were typical yes-no questions. Some yes-no questions were more complex and required more thought from the respondents, such as: would you consider using you property for temporary uses such as events, pop-up stores, temporary work space or art displays and would decreasing the minimum funding for program applications to complete small projects, such as painting, fence work or placement of permanent planting increase the likelihood of you using a Heart of the City Program? Likert scale questions were employed similarly to yes-no questions, however, the topics allowed for a range of possible answers. What is the likelihood of you selling the property, did you find your interaction with the city as informative helpful or pleasant, and would you consider changing property uses were typical Likert scale questions. Short answer was the predominant question type in the interview. These types of questions allowed for more in depth and impromptu dialogue with the respondents. These questions gave the most detailed responses concerning the respondent’s knowledge of the program, future renovations and intentions for their property and how they perceived the area. Follow up questions were designed for many of the short answer questions to further discussion on the same topic. Most, but not all, of the qualitative data was collected through these short answer questions. How likely would you be to use each of the programs on a scale of 1 to 5 was the only ranked question in the interview. During this question, the content of each program was summarized to allow respondents to better understand and rank the likelihood of applying for each program. During in person interviews respondents were provided with a summary sheet of the CIP programs. Additionally, these sheets were supplied to property occupants who did not wish to participate in the interview process. The summary sheets are found in Appendix B and C for English and French respectively. The ranking ranged from 1 (respondents would not apply) to 5 (respondent would definitely apply). This question allowed interest in the programs among property owners and commercial tenants to be quantified. Space for additional comments was also created on the interview form for questions that were believed to elicit longer responses. This allowed qualitative data to be captured for yes-no and Likert scale questions as well. Upon completion of the interviews, the information was inputted into an excel spreadsheet. Responses were categorized into quantifiable categories in order to examine the following variables and the relationships that exist between them: the state of the property, vacancies, assessment values ownership, awareness of the CIP, reasons why respondents have not accessed CIP funding, the likelihood respondents would use the programs, their future intentions for the property, future
  • 11. 8 renovations, the desire to sell the property, ways to improve the programs, how to improve Le Village, permanent residence of owner and how many properties are owned by a single owner. Qualitative responses from the surveys were examined. The Qualitative data was more specific and anecdotal in nature and was a useful supplement to the general quantitative data. A list of 12 recommendations were established from both the analysis and background research. The recommendations can be seen in Section 5. 3.3 LIMITATIONS The methods used in this report are varied, capturing a wide range of information and increasing the validity of the findings. However, analysis using data on the amount of funding awarded to CIP applicants should be examined with caution. Information was gathered from two sources provided by the City’s Planning Department, as well as during the interviews, and were not always consistent. These discrepancies are a limitation of this study and negatively impact reliability. Additionally, the permanent address for non-respondents to the survey and CBD property owners were taken from municipal tax mailing records. This address might not correspond with the owner’s permanent address. 4 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS The interview process was generally well-received amongst property and commercial tenants in Le Village. The participation rate was 65% with little variation between owners who had previously accessed HOTC CIP funding and those who did not. Property owners had slightly higher levels of participation as compared to business owners. This is mostly likely due to the programs being of more use to them. Many owners were excited about the potential of using the programs in the future. Much of what was hypothesized was found in the interview results. A lack of money and decreasing retail space demand in the area were identified as significant factors in limiting CIP take up within Le Village. Alternatively, there were several surprising results from the interviews. Awareness of the program was often limited or non-existent. The programs have had an impact on a rise in property values and building quality in the area but vacancy rates remain stubbornly high.
  • 12. 9 4.1 STATE OF THE PROPERTY Residential properties were found to be in a significantly worse state of repair with an average rating of 2.11 as compared to the rating of 1.7 of mixed or non-residential properties in Le Village. The block from 1 to 99 Montreal Rd along with the 300 and 400 blocks were in the best shape with average building ratings of 1.6. Past Louisa Rd. the quality of the buildings deteriorated with ratings near 2. The 100 block also stood out as being in poor repair. 4.2 REASONS FOR NOT ACCESSING FUNDING Figure 1: Reasons Respondents have not applied to the CIP, lack of awareness being the most common. 4.2.1 Program Awareness Of the respondents who had not accessed funding, 34% indicated that they were not aware of the CIP programs. Of those that were aware of the programs many knew little of what the programs actually encompassed. Several respondents thought that the programs had expired. Better communication of the programs was also the most commonly cited as a way to improve the programs. Communication by email was specifically mentioned by several owners. Awareness of the programs generally came from people who seemed to have a personal relationship with someone on the Heart of the City or Le Village Board. Awareness was also gained through walk-in visits by people involved with the Heart of the City. 11% 16% 3% 26% 21% 11% 11% Money Bureaucracy Selling Unaware of the programs No reason Lack of Time No need for renovations Reasons for not accessing funding
  • 13. 10 4.2.2 Money As expected, a lack finances was identified as an impediment to the CIP programs for some. This included several owners of vacant, unusable buildings who wished to renovate but lacked matching funds. Providing financing upfront along with increased communication of the programs were the most common suggestions for program improvements. 4.2.3 Property Sales Figure 2: Likelihood of selling for those who have not accessed funding The desire to sell their property caused several owners to not consider accessing CIP funding. The majority of owners however, are not interested in selling. Owners who had not accessed CIP funding were much more likely to sell. Figures 2 and 3 show the likelihood of selling for owners who have not accessed CIP funding and those who have respectively 16% 52% 12% 20% Likelihood of Selling - No Funding Accessed Will not sell under any circumstances Not likely Likely Very likely
  • 14. 11 Figure 3: Likelihood of selling for those who accessed funding 4.2.4 Bureaucracy Issues with the process or perceptions of bureaucracy were frequently cited as reasons for not accessing funding or as a way to improve the programs. Many seemed to be intimidated by the process. Conversely, there was frequent acknowledgement that Dana McLean was easy to deal with, informative and generally made the application process smooth. Several thought the creation of her position was a very positive move for the CIP programs. The building department on the other hand was cited as a source of intimidation. The department was perceived as being overly aggressive and lacked an attitude of co-operation. There was a belief among respondents that the department actively searched to create more problems during inspections. The department’s lack of consistent expectations was also mentioned as a problem. This apparent distrust of the building department could be the result, in some part, of individuals who knowingly have code violations that do not want them exposed. However, distrust towards the department was a common view shared by those who seemingly had little to hide. One owner with properties in multiple municipalities felt that Cornwall’s building department was by far the most aggressive that he has experienced. If this is true, then Le Village would be effected to a greater degree than other parts of Cornwall. The older and poorer repair of the building stock would be more likely to be in conflict with 32% 63% 5% 0% Likelihood of Selling - Funding Accessed Will not sell under any circumstances Not likely Likely Very likely
  • 15. 12 the building code. The poorer financial situation of owners would make meeting building department demands more challenging. Strict code enforcement however is a double edged sword, as it plays an important part in regeneration by ensuring the care of buildings and in reducing the impact of problem properties on the community. The time it took to access funding was another reason respondents did not access the funding. The process was believed to have many hurdles and excessive red tape, leading many to believe applying for CIP funding was a lengthy procedure. However, in practice the process was often quite rapid, with most getting funding approval in a month. Several individuals found the need to get multiple quotes impractical and time consuming. In general, the perceived bureaucracy was exaggerated compared to what exists in reality. 4.3 FUTURE PROJECTS Just over half of respondents declared an intent to do future work on their premises or property. Many who either did not know of the programs or did not realize their work was eligible for funding expressed excitement. Window, façade and sign work were the most common projects. Next were interior renovations and painting. Work on roofs, foundations, paving, fire alarm installation, design work and conversions were also mentioned during the interviews. Several expressed a desire to complete projects that would not be covered under the CIP programs, either because they were too small or they would be done on residential property. Two owners expressed interest in major tear down redevelopments. One at 208 and 214 Montreal and the other 627 and 629 Montreal, both out of town owners. Several owners expressed a desire to establish a coffee shop, bar or restaurant with patio space in the area. 4.4 PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTIES Roughly a quarter, 27%, of respondents were potentially interested in purchasing adjacent property in the future. Often these respondents owned property adjacent to buildings in poor repair. In each case, their intent would be to tear down the building and put in parking.
  • 16. 13 4.5 CONVERSIONS Thirty-two percent of respondents said they would consider changing property use in the future. Most wanted to convert commercial space to residential. The ease of renting residential as opposed to commercial was given as a reason for this. One property was looking at expanding residential into commercial space. 4.6 FUTURE PROGRAM USE Average ratings of respondents’ intent of using CIP programs is listed below in Table 1. The ratings are on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being a program they will not use and 5 being a program that they will definitely use in the future. Programs 2, 4 and 5 were the programs listed as the most likely to be used in the future. This is to be expected as they are also the programs with the greatest use. Those property owners with a vacancy expressed the greatest likelihood of program use. As compared to the average, owners with vacancies were more likely to express an intent to use programs 1, 2 and 3. These programs are generally used for bigger projects and therefore indicate greater desire for major change. Vacancies and ownership were not evaluated amongst those who have accessed funding as the sample size was too small to be significant. Interestingly, those who have accessed funding rated that they were more likely to use the programs in the future. Only in a few cases had owners withdrawn funding to their maximum limit on programs. Renters, while expressing less interest in the programs, are relatively more interested in programs 4 and 5. Generally the responses indicate that there is still demand for the programs in Le Village. Average Rating for Future Program Use 1 to 5 (1 = Will not Use, 5= Will Use) Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Funding Not Accessed 1.87 3.00 1.89 3.26 3.05 2.37 2.16 No Funding and Owner 2.32 3.16 2.20 3.36 3.04 2.76 2.44 No Funding and Renter 1.00 2.69 1.31 3.08 3.08 1.62 1.62 No Funding and Vacancy 3.13 3.88 2.88 3.88 3.50 3.38 1.81 Differential Vacancy vs. Average +.81 +.72 +.68 +.52 +.46 +.62 -.63 Have Accessed Funding 2.70 3.45 2.95 3.35 3.60 3.25 2.30 Table 1: Average rating given by responds on how likely they would use each program. Average ratings were taken for several scenarios in order to compare the perspective of respondents in different scenarios.
  • 17. 14 4.7 RENTERS VS. OWNERS The ratio of renters to owners who have taken up the CIP programs is quite low as compared to both the total ratio of renters to owners in Le Village and to the ratio of renters to owners who have taken up the CIP programs downtown. Statistics are shown below in Figure 4. This could be due to the higher turnover rate of retail space in Le Village. Renters were also slightly less aware of the programs. Renters were more likely to believe that a reduction in minimum funding for the programs would increase the likelihood of applying. This is probably the result of smaller scale projects that renters would engage in, as well as their decreased amount of finances. Additionally, communication about the programs between landlords and tenants was low with only 25% of owners declaring they had spoken with their tenants. Figure 4: Ratio between renters and owners. Renters in Le Village are less likely to access funding. 4.8 TEMPORARY USES Slightly less than half of owners with vacancies said they would be interested in housing temporary uses. 4.9 OUT OF TOWN OWNERS Absentee landlords often present a challenge to regeneration efforts. The interviews and background research returned several interesting results for this group. Out of town property owners were less likely to access CIP funding in Le Village. While, 18% of the property owners in Le Village are based outside of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD & G), only 7% of the owners who have taken up CIP funding were from outside SD & G. This ratio is contrasted to that found in the downtown area where 6 36 21 Have accessed funding (Le Village) Have not Accessed Funding (Le Village) Have Accessed Funding (CBD) % Rent to Own
  • 18. 15 21% of property owners and 34% owners who have accessed funding are from outside SD & G. Out of town owners in Le Village were slightly less likely to be aware of the programs and to have greater rates of vacancy. A significant distinction existed between out-town owners who participated in the interviews and those that did not. Those that did not participate had a property in much worse repair compared to the average, while the state of the property for those that responded was on par with the average. The participation rate for out of town owners was 54%. These findings suggest that not all out of town property owners pose an obstacle to regeneration, however, those that are, display a clear lack of interest in the community and its regeneration efforts. While involvement in the community varies in absentee owners, it should be expected that they have greater access to capital than local owners, leading to the possibility for large redevelopment projects. 4.10 MULTIPLE PROPERTIES Whether a property owner owned multiple properties yielded inconclusive results in our analysis. 58% of owners who accessed funding and 67% of owners who had not accessed funding had multiple properties. Amongst the owners who had not accessed funding there was a positive correlation between a better quality property and the ownership of multiple properties. However, amongst the group that had accessed funding, no correlation existed. 4.11 PROPERTY VALUE CHANGE As expected, increases in property value have a substantial correlation with accessing funding. Between 2008 and 2015 property values in Le Village have increased by an average of 43% for those who have not accessed funding and by 72% for those who have accessed funding. Surprisingly, property values did not consistently change relative to the amount of funding accessed. Increases in values for properties that accessed between $2,000 and $40,000 in funding were quite similar to those who had not accessed funding. A comparison between funding accessed to changes in property values can be seen in both Figure 5 and Map 3.
  • 19. 16 The big difference came with properties who had accessed over $40,000 in funding. These properties had a staggering increase of 410%. This trend is also seen when looking at the block level. Map 4 shows the change in assessment value by block and should be viewed in conjunction with Table 2 which provides information on the state of the property, funding and property value change for each block. With this data, the amount of funding, the percentage of properties accessing funding show little correlation to increases in property value. The one exception is block 5, which spent substantially more per property than the other blocks and had correspondingly large increase in its property value. Block Number (Address along Montreal Rd) State of the Property Amount of Funding per Block Funding per Property % of Properties Accessing Funding Average Increase in Property Value 1 (1-99) 1.6 $29,635.00 $ 4,233.57 57% 36% 2 (100-199) 1.88 $219,255.00 $10,962.75 65% 33% 3 (200-299) 1.75 $48,300.00 $5,366.67 33% 42% 4 (300-399) 1.64 $94,010.00 $5,875.63 38% 20% 5 (400-499) 1.6 $149,085.00 $21,297.86 43% 118% 6 (500-599) 1.71 $26,100.00 $2,900.00 22% 57% 7 (600-699) 2 $39,441.00 $4,382.33 22% 57% 8 (700-799) 1.9 $25,900.00 $2,590.00 10% 40% 9 (800-999) 1.8 $0.00 $0.00 0% 35% Table 2: Properties in Le Village and related information broken up by block. Except for block 5, no correlation is found between increase in property values and accessing CIP funding. 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% 350% 400% 450% 2,000 to 10000 10000 to 20000 20000 to 30000 30000 to 40000 40000 + AverageIncreaseinPropertyValue2008-2015 $ Amount of CIP Funding Accessed Property Value vs. Funding Accessed Figure 5: Increase in property values in relation to the amount of CIP funding accessed. Property Values only saw a dramatic increase when over 40,000 dollars was accessed.
  • 20. 17 4.12 FUNDING ACCESSED PER PROGRAM Table 3 provides a summary of funding accessed per program and how it relates to increases in property value. Program 2 has been the most highly funded by a substantial margin, followed by program 4. Program 1 has the highest average amount awarded per application. Funding received per increase in property value provides a rough understanding of the effectiveness of the programs. Programs 3, 5, 6 and 7 all have very low funding levels per increase in property value. This is likely due to the fact that funding from these programs is relatively low and used in conjunction with other programs as a part of large projects. Program 5, for example, would never be used on its own and projects using other programs would require municipal permits or fees. Program 1 looks to be the most effective in terms of dollars spent and increases in property value. This corresponds to the earlier data, which showed only big projects making a significant impact on property values. Program 1 projects are generally large projects, often involving demolition of the current structure, as was the case for 415 Montreal Road. Average Funding Received Total Funding Received Funding Received per % Increase in Property Value Program 1 $21,913.00 $43,826.00 $4,330.23 Program 2 Grant $10,616.58 $127,399.00 $8,189.81 Program 2 Loan $10,468.33 $62,810.00 $18,285.48 Program 2 Total $10,542.46 $190,209.00 $12,227.53 Program 3 $1,605.17 $28,893.00 $1,431.96 Program 4 $5,610.06 $100,981.00 $10,242.41 Program 4 (Sign) $1,337.75 $10,702.00 $6,005.39 Program 5 $814.25 $11,399.50 $717.82 Program 6 $481.00 $1,924.00 $162.09 Program 7 $14,350.00 $28,700.00 $2,790.50 Table 3: Summary of funding accessed per program
  • 21. 20 4.13 ENGAGEMENT Significant differences existed between those that participated in the interview and those that did not. On average, interview participants had accessed more funding, their properties were in better shape and they had less vacancies. Two reasons stood out for why individuals did not participate. First, they either declined outright or showed a lack of interest and were evasive in establishing an interview time. Second, and nearly an equal proportion, were left phone messages which were unreturned. For a select few, current contact information could not be found. Of those that declined or showed a lack of interest a couple trends were apparent. Often, those with poor English or French skills declined to be interviewed. One owner declared that they were not comfortable doing an interview in English or French. Age and health seemed to be two other impediments to interviews. Many owners who declined were elderly and in poor health. This group also showed declining interest in their properties. A loss of interest also existed amongst those who intended to sell their property and move from the area in the near future. Finally, being too busy was given as a reason for not participating. A lack of interest often underlined this statement. Although potentially self-evident, individuals who showed care for their property and a strong interest in the area, likely represent a significant factor in regeneration efforts in Le Village. 4.14 LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP The length of property ownership was slightly longer amongst those who have received funding, with an average ownership length of 17.5 years compared to 15 years. The property which received the largest funding amount, however, was a new owner. As mentioned in Section 4.13, we hypothesize that elderly owners lose interest in their property and might not have the capacity or energy to maintain it. On the other hand properties that have been in a family for a long time and represented by younger members are generally in good shape with strong program uptake. A long ownership period can represent commitment and interest in the community, but new owners can also bring new capital and energy. 4.15 OTHER INDICATORS OF CHANGE While data on property values indicates little positive impact by accessing lower amounts of CIP funding, other information points to some positive change. The state of the property is much better for properties which have accessed CIP funding, even when properties that accessed over $40,000 were
  • 22. 21 withheld from the calculation. The average state of the property rating for those that accessed funding was 1.34, rising to 1.38 when controlling for files over $40,000. This compares to a rating of 1.74 for those properties who have not accessed funding. Properties which have accessed funding also have lower vacancy rates. Generally, owners also report a positive change in the built environment arising from the programs. 4.16 IDEAS FOR IMPROVING LE VILLAGE Most respondents found that in order for Le Village to be improved, vacancies need to be filled and buildings cleaned up. A lack of parking was a major issue, specifically with regards to the south side of Montreal Road. The condition of sidewalks was raised as a concern among respondents, as they believed them to be in poor repair and unsafe. Many felt that destination or specialty stores, especially restaurants and coffee shops, are needed along Montreal Road in order to attract people to the area. It was suggested that social issues in the surrounding residential neighbourhood are at the root of the problems facing Le Village and need to be addressed in order to improve the commercial area. Finally, a few felt that a substantial redevelopment of the harbour as well as the surrounding neighbourhood should be undertaken. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 ESTABLISH REGULAR EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS A lack of awareness and understanding of CIP programs was the clearest obstacle to program uptake in Le Village. In the past, much effort was made to inform owners about the CIPs by going door-to-door and mailing out information to the Montreal Rd. properties. A significant gap in this strategy is in reaching out of town property owners who were less likely to access funding. Email allows this segment to be better targeted and informed. A lack information, along with misinformation, was common among interview respondents. Furthermore, the application processes has an inflated perception of bureaucracy and red-tape detracting those who could benefit from the programs to apply. These misconceptions demonstrate that the City should act as an educator for the programs to ensure people have a firm understanding of the CIP.
  • 23. 22 We recommend e-newsletters be sent out to property owners on an annual basis. These information packages should contain material about the programs, how to apply, what the process entails and updates on CIP funding being accessed. This form of correspondence will ensure correct information is being spread through the community, breaking down misconceptions that exist. In the same manner as neighbours are encouraged to improve the condition of their homes when one undertakes renovations, the knowledge of renovations in the area might encourage and spark ideas for others to do the same. 5.2 ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP WHICH MATCHES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO FILL VACANT STOREFRONTS WITH TEMPORARY USES Increasing the uptake of CIP programs would undoubtedly benefit Le Village. The programs have already had a positive impact on the built form and property values. However, the programs have failed to reduce store vacancies. Vacancies are visually unappealing and bring down commercial districts. Any use, even temporary ones, makes for a more attractive streetscape and draws increased rental attention to a property. These improvements would then lead to greater confidence in investing in the area and greater CIP uptake. Matching vacant storefronts with those in creative industries seeking temporary space, until the store becomes viable to rent long term, has been shown to be an effective strategy in revitalizing commercial districts. The content of creative industries varies but generally includes art, advertising, architecture, design, software and music. Creative industries are more likely to be in need of temporary space and have a strong tie to driving economic growth. Most significantly, a thriving arts community is known to stimulate community regeneration because of the way artists care for the aesthetics of the space they inhabit. During the Month of June, 327 Montreal Road was being used as an art gallery, increasing the aesthetic appeal of the streetscape and introducing new activity to the area. An image of this can be seen in Figure 6. If these industries locate in the area, they are also more likely to live in the area, magnifying the effect of their presence.
  • 24. 23 Figure 6: 327 Montreal Road being used as an art gallery for the month of June. Working groups have been successfully established around the world to help match owners and those interested in leasing temporary space. These groups have two purposes: to spread awareness of temporary spaces as a beneficial option and to facilitate the procedure. Groups are frequently lead by Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas and City Councils. An excellent collection of these types of working groups in Australia as well as a best practice tool kit, is found at, http://emptyspaces.culturemap.org.au/page/empty-space-initiatives Establishing a temporary space working group is a viable strategy to reduce vacant storefronts and rebrand Le Village. Utilizing the vacant space along Montreal Road as a space for creative industries could allow Le Village to develop as the creative and cultural centre of Cornwall, providing the area with a strong competitive advantage. Additionally, the working group could also be expanded to cover temporary use of vacant lots for the creation of pop-up parks or community gardens.
  • 25. 24 Figure 7: Poster for 3Space, a UK organization that places non-profits in vacant spaces for temporary periods of time. 5.3 PROVIDE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH TEMPORARY SPACE AT BELOW MARKET RENT Artists provide a service to the communities in which they inhabit by beautifying their streetscapes and thereby increasing property values. This is a service for which they are not remunerated. Providing creative industries with below commercial market rates attaches value to this public service, fills vacant storefronts and encourages the positive aesthetic and economic impact that these activities provide. This approach is frequently part of a successful regeneration strategy. Creative Spaces in Sydney Australia, Spaceworks in Tacoma, Washington and Storefronts in Auburn, Washington all provide vacant space to creative start-ups and arts organizations at low or no-cost rents. For maximum effectiveness, this subsidy would be provided by a working group as mentioned in the previous recommendation or by
  • 26. 25 one of the groups currently tasked with Le Village’s regeneration. Alternatively, the positive impacts on future rental demand, property values and the community at large of such a strategy could be communicated to property owners and left to be used and funded at their discretion. 5.4 ELIMINATE CONDITIONS WHICH REMOVE CIP FUNDING ONCE A PROPERTY IS SOLD Conditions which remove CIP funding once a property is sold are a significant impediment to some property owners’ willingness to access the programs. While there is tentativeness to enrich property owners through CIP funding, the end goal of the CIPs is to encourage investment in the area by making it financial viable. Ultimately, the program does enrich property owners. Approximately one third of respondents expressed an interest in selling their property; 20% said they were very likely to sell their property and 12% said they were likely. It can be assumed that this ratio is higher among those who did not respond to the survey as they are likely less invested in the community than those who responded and therefore more likely to sell. Removing these conditions might help encourage owners who are not committed to revitalizing the area out of an ownership role and attract investment from those who are. 5.5 ELIMINATE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS Natural processes of regeneration often start with a greater care for the aesthetics of a property. Artists move in to an area and beautify the properties they inhabit and work through gardening, painting and other small touches. These are projects which cost little to do and would likely not be covered under the current $2,000 minimum funding limit for programs 2 and 4. Not only do these types of projects help in creating regeneration, they would also be accessible to the numerous commercial tenants and property owners in Le Village who cite the lack of finances as impeding their use of programs. Accessing funding might also have a ripple effect of creating further care for the property moving forward. Furthermore, small scale landscaping, like permanent planters and painting, have a significant impact on the attractiveness of streetscape relative to their cost. These types of projects would improve the walkability and commercial aesthetics of the area, realizing goals of both the CIP and the BIA.
  • 27. 26 Figure 8: Painting while low in cost has a large impact in improving the attractiveness of streets. 5.6 PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LANDSCAPING As previously mentioned, small scale landscaping has a disproportionate impact on a streetscape relative to cost. Currently in the HOTC CIP programs, landscaping work is only covered under an interest-free loan program. We recommend that grants be implemented for landscaping work to further encourage a greener, more aesthetically pleasing streetscape. This recommendation would increase the accessibility of the programs to owners and would promote the goals of the EDA report. Figure 9: Small landscaping projects can provide significant beautification.
  • 28. 27 5.7 PROVIDE DESIGN CONCEPTS, COSTS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO OWNERS Time was identified in the interviews as another impediment to CIP program uptake. Small scale commercial tenants and property owners often lack the time and capacity to contemplate renovation and the costs and benefits to such an action. Visual representations of photoshoped design concepts for buildings could provide strong stimulation and foster ideas for owners. Figure 10 is an example of a design concept that could be presented to property owners. A project such as this would also help to increase communication and awareness of the programs within the community. Figure 10: Presenting property owners with images of design concepts such as the one seen here could motivate them to apply for CIP funding. 5.8 ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL WORK WITHIN THE CIP PROGRAMS There is not insignificant stock of residential space in Le Village. Residential buildings are generally in worse state of repair than mixed-use or commercial buildings in Le Village. During the interviews many voiced a desire for the programs to be accessible for residential properties. These were both for personal use but there were also those who felt the residential properties were bringing down the attractiveness of Le Village. There is residential in the Le Village that is not covered by the CIP programs and in poor repair. Figure11 shows residential buildings in need of improvement that are located within
  • 29. 28 the Le Village neighborhood. While the Groupe Renaissance Home Renovation program could apply to many of the properties not covered by the CIP, respondents seemed equally unaware of these programs. Efforts to rehabilitate the residential building stock in Le Village, both inside and out of the priority area, should be seen as an essential strategy to improving the commercial corridor. This could come in the form of increased awareness of current programs offered by all levels of government, expansion of current programs offered by the City, or the introduction of new residential rehabilitation programs. Figure 11: Many properties in the Le Village neighbourhood could benefit from improved awareness and access to the CIP and Renaissance Programs. 5.9 MONITOR AND FOCUS ATTENTION ON AT-RISK OR PROBLEM PROPERTIES Not all vacant storefronts can be put to temporary use. Some vacant storefronts in Le Village are not in suitable condition for use. The demolition and revitalization of these buildings would provide the greatest benefit to the area. The creation and maintenance of an at-risk or problem property inventory to identify these buildings and others is recognized in the literature as an important element to successful regeneration strategies. Once these properties are identified, greater attention can be paid to communicating with their owners and opening a dialogue about taking up the programs, making other improvements, demolition or initiating a sale. The table in Appendix A is a preliminary inventory of at-risk or problem properties. It has been informed by data on the state of the property, vacancies and building code violations. Inventories such as this are also aided by the use of tax delinquency and
  • 30. 29 criminal activity information. This information was not available to this report, but the use of it for future inventory maintenance is encouraged. 5.10 PROVIDE UPFRONT FUNDING FOR PROBLEM PROPERTIES Properties which accessed over $40,000 in funding had their property values appreciate at a rate of 410% as compared to an average of 74% for those who accessed any amount of funding. These large projects have a disproportionately large impact on regeneration efforts. The wagon wheel redevelopment at 415 Montreal Road stands out as a significant catalyst for regeneration. It was a major redevelopment of what was identified as a problem property. Major redevelopment of derelict properties in Le Village would be expected to have a similar impact. Finances are a problem though, as two of the identified problem properties lack the matching funding required to access the CIP programs. To let these properties continue as is would be detrimental to the regeneration of Le Village. As such, we recommend the expansion of the Building Restoration and Improvement Program’s secured loan to initially cover 100% of costs for identified problem properties. This would still require the property owner to pay for at least 60% of costs. These costs, however, would initially be provided as a no- interest loan to be paid back over 10 years. 5.11 ENABLE CONVERSION TO RESIDENTIAL USES Interviews confirmed the perception that demand for retail space in the area is considerably weaker than demand for residential. Le Village has essentially changed from a downtown commercial centre to a neighbourhood commercial centre. Conversion of commercial storefronts to residential can have adverse effects to the streetscape if windows are boarded or haphazardly covered. This however can be avoided with the use of design guidelines and grants for conversions to ensure quality renovations. The use of space is generally better than vacancy. Conversion therefore can enhance the streetscape, provide increased rents and increase retail demand for the remaining commercial use.
  • 31. 30 Figure 12: Successful commercial to residential conversions can be seen above. Attractive conversions can have a positive effect on the streetscape and are a better use of space than vacant storefronts. 5.12 IMPLEMENT THE EDA DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS. CIP programs have a significantly greater chance of success if they are coupled with a comprehensive regeneration strategy including public investment in area infrastructure. Le Village has an excellent regeneration strategy for public areas in the form of the EDA Streetscape Revitalization Strategy and Implementation Plan. The effects of the plan though are not yet noticeable along Montreal Road. When asked about what physical improvements should be made to help regenerate Le Village respondents overwhelming mentioned the need for beautification and capital investment by the City. Notable responses included the need to improve sidewalks, add more crosswalks and improve the quality and quantity of parking. Commencing work for projects outlined in the EDA plan will not only improve the streetscape but provide investor confidence in the area that the City is fully committed to revitalization. Figure 13: Implementation of the EDA recommendations would provide investor confidence and increase uptake of the CIP programs.
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  • 33. 32 APPENDIX B: CIP PROGRAM SUMMARY (ENGLISH) Program 1: Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant (tax increment)  A land owner is reimbursed part or all of the increase in municipal taxes paid as a result of improvements made to a building.  The reimbursement for commercial development is done on a sliding scale for up to 10 years. In year one 80% is returned, which declines to 40% in year ten.  Residential development is rebated at 100%  All grants terminated upon Sale  All grants maximum 50% of costs.  Acceptance based on the projects ability to meet the goals and objectives or urban regeneration. Program 2: Building Restoration and Improvement Program  Dedicated to interior renovation for non-residential uses or,  Partial or full conversion to residential.  Can include increases in ground floor area. Less than 10%.  Option between o Unsecured Loan  Maximum $10000 or minimum $2000.  Forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year. o or secured loan  Max $30,000.  60% paid back over 10 years at zero interest.  40% is forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year Program 3: Project Design Grant Program  Provides part funding for costs to determine the viability of a proposed development.  Only for major rehabilitation and redevelopment projects in priority areas  Maximum $7,500.  The first $1,000 of design costs is covered by the grant, and 50% of costs after that.  Not available with a brownfields CIP project feasibility grant.  Grant provided after design work is completed. Program 4: Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program  For Non-residential  Façade Improvement o Maximum of $10,000 per property. Minimum of $2,000 per property. o Unsecured loan forgivable over 5 years at 20%. o 25% of renovation must be façade work
  • 34. 33  Sign program o Signage includes building name, district name and business name. o Maximum $2,000 and 50% of cost o Not open to non-owners.  Except BIAA members  Grant provided after final invoices are presented. Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program  Grant for planning and development permit costs for rehabilitation and redevelopment projects. o Includes but is not limited to official plan amendment costs, building permit fees, zoning by-law amendments minor variances. o Does not include necessary technical studies.  Maximum two years from application to building permit Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program  Intended to reduce costs for removal of non-hazardous material to landfill as part of projects, which will substantially increase the assessed value of a property o Grant for 50% tipping fee at landfill Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program  For commercial, mixed use and high density residential properties and applicable to group projects.  Intended for improvements to car and pedestrian accessibility.  Interest free loan of $25,000 maximum per property owner per project over a maximum 10 year period  Maximum $75,000 per property owner  Includes but is not limited to seating, parking creation & improvement, sidewalk creation, wayfinding & parking signage, lighting and landscaping.  80% payment upon substantial completion of the project and 20% upon complete completion. Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program  Program provides grant for exterior renovations to designated residential properties in Le Village.  Grant is a loan, fully forgivable over 5 years at 20% per year.  Eligible areas include Water St. E. between Adolphus St. and Marlborough St.; Marlborough St. between Water St. E. and Race St.; Edwards between Montreal Rd. and Cotton Mill Rd.; McConnell Ave. between Montreal Rd. and the River. Montreal Rd. between McConnell Ave. and École L’Héritage  Maximum of $10,000 and a minimum of $2,000 per property  Should be consistent with design guidelines and a part of the streetscape revitalization strategy.
  • 35. 34  Not eligible to properties with previous Renaissance CIP funding. For more details please contact Dana McLean of the Planning Department at 613-930-2787 ext. 2105 or email at dmclean@cornwwall.ca APPENDIX C: CIP PROGRAM SUMMARY (FRENCH) Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes) de la Ville de Cornwall  Un propriétaire foncier est remboursé en partie ou en totalité en fonction de l'augmentation des taxes municipales payées à la suite des améliorations apportées à un bâtiment.  Le remboursement pour le développement commercial se fait sur une échelle mobile pour un maximum de 10 ans. Pendant la première année 80% est retourné, qui décline à 40% dans la dixième année.  Le développement résidentiel est remboursée à 100%.  Toutes les subventions sont d'un maximum de 50% des coûts.  Toutes les subventions sont terminées sur une vente Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial  Pour les utilisations non résidentielles d'aider à améliorer une façade de bâtiment ou pour l'installation d'un nouveau panneau d'affichage.  Subvention jusqu'à un maximum de $10,000 et minimum de $2,000 pour l'amélioration des façades et de $2000 pour un nouveau panneau d'affichage. Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble  Un propriétaire peut recevoir un prêt, que ce soit un prêt-subvention ou sans intérêt, afin de l'aider à apporter des améliorations à l'intérieur des bâtiments.  Comprend la conversion totale ou partielle à résidentiel.  Choix entre o prêt non garanti  Maximum $ 10,000 ou minimum $ 2,000.  Prêt-subvention sur 5 ans. o ou prêt garanti  Max $30,000.  Partie prêt-subvention sur 5 ans et une partie prêts sans intérêt sur 10 ans. Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc  Pour des propriétés commerciale, usage mixte et résidentielles à haute densité et applicable à des projets de groupe.  Pour les améliorations d’accessibilité de voiture et piétonne.
  • 36. 35  Prêt sans intérêt de $25,000 maximum par propriétaire par projet sur une période maximale de 10 ans.  Maximum $75,000 par propriétaire.  Comprend des sièges, la création et l'amélioration de stationnement, la création d'un trottoir, les panneaux piétons et stationnement et l'éclairage. Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets  Fournit un financement partiel des coûts afin de déterminer la viabilité d'un projet de développement, y compris, mais ne se limitent pas à des dessins conceptuels et rapports de faisabilité.  Seulement pour les grands projets de réhabilitation et de réaménagement.  Maximum $ 7,500. Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale  Le remboursement complet pour les coûts de planification et de permis de développement pour des projets de réhabilitation et de réaménagement.  Comprend les coûts de modification du plan officiel, modifications de zonage et permis de construire. Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale  Un promoteur peut bénéficier d'une réduction du coût de déversement de déchets non dangereux sur le site de la décharge municipale.  Subvention pour frais à décharge de 50%. Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel à Le Village  Subventions pour les travaux extérieurs à des propriétés résidentiels désignés dans Le Village.  Grant est un prêt-subvention sur une période de 5 ans à 20% par an.  Maximum de 10,000 $ et un minimum de 2000 $ par propriété Pour plus de détails s'il vous plaît contacter Dana McLean du Département d’urbanisme au 613-930- 2787 ext. 2105 ou par courriel à dmclean@cornwwall.ca
  • 37. 36 APPENDIX D: INTERVIEW FORM FOR NON-APPLICANTS (ENGLISH) Preamble This interview is being conducted on behalf of the Heart of the City Initiative. The interview has resulted from a desire to determine how the Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan programs could be better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration. To achieve this objective, the following interview was created to assess the general awareness and interest in the programs by landowners and renters. The interview attempts to identify general sentiment amongst the Le Village community. Property Information Land Use  Residential  Retail  Office  Hospitality State of the Property  Renovation not needed  Minor renovation required  Renovation required  Serious renovation required Vacant?  No  Yes Assessment Values: Date: Address: Interview Questions: 1. DO YOU OWN OR RENT?  Own  Rent 2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED OR RENTED THE PROPERTY? 3. ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HEART OF THE CITY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROGRAMS?  No  Yes
  • 38. 37 3A. WHICH PROGRAMS ARE YOU AWARE OF?  Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant  Building Restoration and Improvement Program  Project Design Grant  Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program  Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program  Discretionary Municipal Tipping  Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program  Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 3B. ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT USED ANY OF THE PROGRAMS? 4. HAVE YOU INQUIRED ABOUT THE PROGRAMS  Yes  No ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 4a.IF SO, DID YOU FIND YOUR INTERACTION WITH THE CITY AS INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL OR PLEASANT?  Less than expected  As expected  More than expected  Consistently more ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 5. HOW LIKELY WOULD YOU BE TO USE EACH OF THE PROGRAMS ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5? Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant: Building Restoration and Improvement Program: Project Design Grant: Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program: Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program: Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program: Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program: Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program:
  • 39. 38 6. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE INTENTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OR SITE? (FOR BUSINESS? RENTERS) 7. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTY? (THE PROPERTY? FOR RENTERS)  Yes  No ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 8. IF VACANCY EXISTS. WOULD YOU CONSIDER USING YOUR PROPERTY FOR TEMPORARY USES SUCH EVENTS, POP-UP STORES, TEMPORARY WORK SPACE OR ART DISPLAYS?  Yes  No ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 9. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING RENOVATION NEEDED FOR YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS? 10.WHAT RENOVATION WILL YOU MOST LIKELY UNDERTAKE NEXT? (IF DIFFERENT THAN Q.7) 11.WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING NEED FOR PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT IN LE VILLAGE? 12.HAVE YOU CONSIDERED CHANGING PROPERTY USE? WOULD YOU IN THE FUTURE? (N/A FOR RENTERS)  Have considered  Would consider  Would not consider 12B. WHAT ARE REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT OR WOULD NOT CONVERT PROPERTY USE? 13.WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU SELLING THE PROPERTY? (N/A FOR RENTERS)  Will not sell under any circumstances.  Not Likely  Likely  Very Likely
  • 40. 39 14.WOULD YOU CONSIDER COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS ON PROJECTS AS PART OF THE CIP? (N/A FOR RENTERS)  Yes  No 15.WOULD DECREASING THE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE SMALL PROJECTS, SUCH AS PAINTING, FENCE WORK OR PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PLANTING INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF THE CITY PROGRAM? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 16.ARE THERE OTHER FACTORS, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF THE CITY PROGRAM? 17.IN WHICH MUNICIPALITY IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE? (N/A FOR RENTERS) 18.IN THE PAST YEAR HAS YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCED  Decline  Growth  Remained Constant 19.DO YOU OWN MULTIPLE PROPERTIES? (N/A FOR RENTERS)  Yes  No If yes, how many? Additional general comments on the survey topic:  Yes  No
  • 41. 40 APPENDIX E: INTERVIEW FORM FOR NON-APPLICANTS (FRENCH) Introduction Cette interview est fait pour l'Initiative Heart of the City. L'interview est un effort pour déterminer comment les programmes d'amélioration communautaire de Heart of the City pourrait être mieux utilisé dans Le Village de stimuler la régénération. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'interview qui suit a été créé pour comprendre la connaissance et l'intérêt dans les programmes par des propriétaires terriens et les locataires. L'interview cherche seulement à comprendre le sentiment général parmi la communauté de Le Village. Informations sur la Proprièté L'utilisation des terrains  Résidentiel  Détail  Bureaux  Hospitalité L'état de la propriété  Rénovation ne sont pas nécessaires  Renovation mineure requise  Renovation requise  Renovation majeure requise Vacant?  Non  Oui Assessment Values: Date: Address (Optional): Questions de l’entrevue: 1 EST-CE QUE VOUS ÊTES ACTUELLEMENT PROPRIÉTAIRE OU LOCATAIRE?  Propriétaire  Locataire 2 COMBIEN DE TEMPS AVEZ-VOUS POSSEDE OU LOUE VOTRE PROPRIETE?
  • 42. 41 3 ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE DE HEART OF THE CITY?  Non  Oui 3A. QUELS PROGRAMMES ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT?  Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes)  Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble  Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets  Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial  Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale  Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale  Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc  Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 3B. Y AT-IL DES RAISONS PARTICULIERES POUR LESQUELLES VOUS NE L'AVEZ PAS UTILISE UN DE CES PROGRAMMES? 4 AVEZ-VOUS DEMANDE A LA VILLE SUR L'UN DES PROGRAMMES?  Oui  Non COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 4B SI OUI, AVEZ-VOUS TROUVÉ VOTRE INTERACTION AVEC LA VILLE COMME INFORMATIVE, UTILE OU AGRÉABLE?  Moins que prévu  Comme prévu  Plus que prévu  Beaucoup plus que prévu
  • 43. 42 COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES : 5 DANS QUELLE MESURE SERAIT-IL PROBABLE QUE VOUS UTILISIEZ CHACUN DES PROGRAMMES SUR UNE ÉCHELLE DE 1 À 5? Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes): Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble: Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets: Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial: Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale: Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale: Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village : 6 QUELS SONT VOS PLANS FUTURS POUR LA PROPRIETE ? 7 ÊTES-VOUS INTÉRESSÉ A ACHETER UNE PROPRIÉTÉ ADJACENTE? (LA PROPRIÉTÉ, POUR LOCATAIRES)  Oui  Non COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 8 SI VACANCE EXISTE. ENVISAGERIEZ-VOUS D'UTILISER VOTRE PROPRIETE POUR DES UTILISATIONS TEMPORAIRES TELS QUE DES EVENEMENTS, DES BOUTIQUES POP-UP, L'ESPACE DE TRAVAIL TEMPORAIRE OU DES EXPOSITIONS D'ART?  Oui  Non COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 9 QUEL EST LE PLUS URGENT RENOVATION NECESSAIRE A VOTRE PROPRIETE OU VOTRE ENTREPRISE?
  • 44. 43 10 QUEL EST VOTRE PROCHAIN RENOVATION LA PLUS PROBABLE? (SI DIFFERENT DE Q.7) 11 QUEL EST LE BESOIN LE PLUS PRESSANT POUR L'AMELIORATION PHYSIQUE DANS LE VILLAGE? 12 AVEZ-VOUS ENVISAGE DE CHANGER L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS A L'AVENIR?  Je l'ai considéré  Je voudrais considérer  Je ne voudrais pas considérer 12B. QUELLES SONT LES RAISONS POUR LESQUELLES VOUS AVEZ PAS OU NE SOUHAITEZ PAS CONVERTIR L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? 13 QUELLE EST LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS VENDRE LA PROPRIETE?  Je ne vais pas vendre en toutes circonstances  Pas probable  Probable  Très probable 14 CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS À COLLABORER AVEC D'AUTRES PROPRIÉTAIRES DE PROPRIÉTÉ SUR DES PROJETS DANS LE CADRE DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE.  Oui  Non 15 SERAIT DIMINUER LE FINANCEMENT MINIMUM POUR LES APPLICATIONS DE PROGRAMME POUR COMPLÉTER DE PETITS PROJETS, TELS QUE LA PEINTURE, LES TRAVAUX DE CLÔTURE OU LE PLACEMENT DE LA PLANTATION PERMANENTE AUGMENTENT LA PROBABILITÉ DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN PROGRAMME DE HEART OF THE CITY? COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES:  Oui  Non
  • 45. 44 16 Y AT-IL D'AUTRES FACTEURS, CE QUI AUGMENTERAIT LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN PROGRAMME HEART OF THE CITY? 17 DANS QUELLE MUNICIPALITE EST VOTRE RESIDENCE PERMANENTE? 18 VOTRE ENTREPRISE A-T-ELLE CONNU UN CROISSANCE, DIMINUÉ OU RESTE CONSTANT DANS LA DERNIERE ANNEE ?  Diminué  Croissance  Resté Constant 19 ÊTES-VOUS PROPRIETAIRE DE PLUSIEURS PROPRIETES COMMERCIALE?  Oui  Non Si oui, combien? Observations générales sur le sujet de l'enquête:
  • 46. 45 APPENDIX F: INTERVIEW FORM FOR CIP RECIPIENTS (ENGLISH) Preamble This interview is being conducted on behalf of the Heart of the City Initiative. The interview has resulted from a desire to determine how the Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan programs could be better utilized in Le Village to stimulate regeneration. To achieve this objective, the following interview was created to assess the general awareness and interest in the programs by landowners and renters. The interview attempts to identify general sentiment amongst the Le Village community. Property Information Land Use  Residential  Retail  Office  Hospitality State of the Property  Renovation not needed  Minor renovation required  Renovation required  Serious renovation required Vacant?  No  Yes Assessment Values: Date: Address (Optional): Interview Questions: 1 DO YOU OWN OR RENT?  Own  Rent 2 HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED OR RENTED THE PROPERTY? 3 WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAM DID YOU APPLY FOR?
  • 47. 46 4 WHAT WORK DID YOU USE THE FUNDING FOR? 5 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE BETWEEN INQUIRING ABOUT THE PROGRAMS AND RECEIVING FUNDING? 5A) DID YOU FIND YOUR INTERACTION WITH THE CITY AS INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL OR PLEASANT?  Less than expected  As expected  More than expected  Consistently more ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 6 HOW DID YOU HEAR OF THE HEART OF THE CITY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROGRAMS? 6A. WHICH PROGRAMS ARE YOU AWARE OF?  Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant  Building Restoration and Improvement Program  Project Design Grant  Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program  Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program  Discretionary Municipal Tipping  Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program  Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 7 HAVE YOU TOLD YOUR TENANTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM? 8 IF A NEW LAND OWNER OR RENTER: DID THE PROGRAMS AFFECT YOUR DECISION LOCATE WHERE YOU DID? 7A. WHAT FACTORS AFFECTED YOUR LOCATION DECISION? 9 HOW USEFUL WERE THE PROGRAMS TO YOU? 10 HAVE YOU NOTICED A CHANGE IN BUSINESS OR RENTAL INTEREST IN YOUR PROPERTY SINCE ACCESSING FUNDING? 10.1 HAVE YOU NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE AREA?
  • 48. 47 11 HOW DO YOU FEEL THE PROGRAMS COULD BE IMPROVED? 12 HOW LIKELY WOULD YOU BE TO USE EACH OF THE PROGRAMS ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5? Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Grant: Building Restoration and Improvement Program: Project Design Grant: Façade Improvement and Heritage Sign Grant Program: Municipal Planning/Development Fee Grant Program: Discretionary Municipal Tipping Fees Grant Program: Parking and Landscape Enhancement Program: Le Village Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program: 13 WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE INTENTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OR SITE? 14 IF VACANCY EXISTS. HOW LONG HAS THE UNIT BEEN VACANT? 13A. WOULD YOU CONSIDER USING YOUR PROPERTY FOR TEMPORARY USES SUCH EVENTS, POP- UP STORES, TEMPORARY WORK SPACE OR ART DISPLAYS?  Yes  No ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 13B. HOW WOULD DESCRIBE THE RENTAL INTEREST IN THE UNIT?(PROPERTY OWNERS)  None  Limited  Some  Substantial 15 WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING RENOVATION NEEDED FOR YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS? 16 WHAT RENOVATION WILL YOU MOST LIKELY UNDERTAKE NEXT? (IF DIFFERENT THAN Q.15)
  • 49. 48 17 HAVE YOU CONSIDERED CHANGING PROPERTY USE? WOULD YOU IN THE FUTURE?  Have considered  Would consider  Would not consider 7B. WHAT ARE REASONS WHY YOU HAVE NOT OR WOULD NOT CONVERT PROPERTY USE? 18 WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU SELLING THE PROPERTY?  Will not sell under any circumstances.  Not Likely  Likely  Very Likely 19 WOULD YOU CONSIDER COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS ON PROJECTS AS PART OF THE CIP?  Yes  No 20 WOULD DECREASING THE MINIMUM FUNDING FOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE SMALL PROJECTS, SUCH AS PAINTING, FENCE WORK OR PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PLANTING INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOU USING A HEART OF THE CITY PROGRAM? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 21 IN WHICH MUNICIPALITY IS YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE? 22 IN THE PAST YEAR HAS YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCED, (RENTERS ONLY)  Decline  Growth  Remained Constant 23 DO YOU OWN MULTIPLE PROPERTIES?  Yes  No If yes, how many? Additional general comments on the survey topic:  Yes  No
  • 50. 49 APPENDIX G: INTERVIEW FORM FOR CIP RECIPIENTS (FRENCH) Introduction Cette interview est fait pour l'Initiative Heart of the City. L'interview est un effort pour déterminer comment les programmes d'amélioration communautaire de Heart of the City pourrait être mieux utilisé dans Le Village de stimuler la régénération. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'interview qui suit a été créé pour comprendre la connaissance et l'intérêt dans les programmes par des propriétaires terriens et les locataires. L'interview cherche seulement à comprendre le sentiment général parmi la communauté de Le Village. Informations sur la Proprièté L'utilisation des terrains  Résidentiel  Détail  Bureaux  Hospitalité L'état de la propriété  Rénovation ne sont pas nécessaires  Renovation mineure requise  Renovation requise  Renovation majeure requise Vacant?  Non  Oui Assessment Values: Date: Address (Optional): Questions de l’entrevue: 1 EST-CE QUE VOUS ÊTES ACTUELLEMENT PROPRIÉTAIRE OU LOCATAIRE?  Propriétaire  Locataire 2 COMBIEN DE TEMPS AVEZ-VOUS POSSEDE OU LOUE VOTRE PROPRIETE?
  • 51. 50 3 QUEL PROGRAMME AVEZ-VOUS OBTENU? 4 QUEL TRAVAIL AVEZ-VOUS UTILISÉ LE FINANCEMENT POUR? 5 COMBIEN DE TEMPS ETAIT-IL ENTRE VOUS RENSEIGNER SUR LES PROGRAMMES ET RECEVOIR DU FINANCEMENT ? 5B SI OUI, AVEZ-VOUS TROUVÉ VOTRE INTERACTION AVEC LA VILLE COMME INFORMATIVE, UTILE OU AGRÉABLE?  Moins que prévu  Comme prévu  Plus que prévu  Beaucoup plus que prévu COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES : 6 COMMENT AVEZ-VOUS ENTENDU DES PROGRAMMES D'AMELIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE DE HEART OF THE CITY? 6A. QUELS PROGRAMMES ÊTES-VOUS AU COURANT?  Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes)  Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble  Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets  Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial  Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale  Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale  Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc  Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village
  • 52. 51 COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 7 SI UN NOUVEAU PROPRIETAIRE OU LOCATAIRE: LES PROGRAMMES TOUCH-T-ELLE VOTRE DECISION DE SE DEPLACER OU VOUS AVEZ? 7A. QUELS SONT LES FACTEURS QUI ON TOUCHÉS VOTRE DÉCISION? 8 LES PROGRAMMES ONT ÉTÉ UTILE POUR VOUS? COMMENT? 9 AVEZ-VOUS REMARQUE UN CHANGEMENT DANS LES AFFAIRES OU L'INTERET DE LOCATION DANS VOTRE PROPRIETE DEPUIS L'ACCES AU FINANCEMENT ? 9A. AVEZ-VOUS REMARQUE UN CHANGEMENT DANS LES ENVIRONS? 10 COMMENT PENSEZ-VOUS QUE LES PROGRAMMES POURRAIENT ÊTRE AMÉLIORÉS? 11 DANS QUELLE MESURE SERAIT-IL PROBABLE QUE VOUS UTILISIEZ CHACUN DES PROGRAMMES SUR UNE ÉCHELLE DE 1 À 5? Programme de subvention pour rénovations (fondée sur les taxes): Programme de restauration et d'amélioration d'immeuble: Subvention d'études de faisabilité de projets: Subvention d'amélioration de façade et de panneau d'affichage patrimonial: Subvention pour frais d'aménagement et de planification municipale: Subvention discrétionnaire pour redevance de déversement municipale: Subvention de compensation tenant lieu d'affectation de parc Subvention d'amélioration de façade résidentiel dans Le Village:
  • 53. 52 12 QUELS SONT VOS PLANS FUTURS POUR LA PROPRIETE ? 13 ÊTES-VOUS INTÉRESSÉ A ACHETER UNE PROPRIÉTÉ ADJACENTE? (LA PROPRIÉTÉ, POUR LOCATAIRES)  Oui  Non COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 14 SI VACANCE EXISTE. IF VACANCY EXISTS. HOW LONG HAS THE UNIT BEEN VACANT? 14A. ENVISAGERIEZ-VOUS D'UTILISER VOTRE PROPRIETE POUR DES UTILISATIONS TEMPORAIRES TELS QUE DES EVENEMENTS, DES BOUTIQUES POP-UP, L'ESPACE DE TRAVAIL TEMPORAIRE OU DES EXPOSITIONS D'ART?  Oui  Non COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 14B. COMMENT DECRIRIEZ-VOUS L'INTERET DE LOCATION DANS L'ESPACE?  Aucun  Limité  Certains  Substantiel 15 QUEL EST LE PLUS URGENT RENOVATION NECESSAIRE A VOTRE PROPRIETE OU VOTRE ENTREPRISE? 16 QUEL EST VOTRE PROCHAIN RENOVATION LA PLUS PROBABLE? (SI DIFFERENT DE Q.7) 17 QUEL EST LE BESOIN LE PLUS PRESSANT POUR L'AMELIORATION PHYSIQUE DANS LE VILLAGE? 18 AVEZ-VOUS ENVISAGE DE CHANGER L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS A L'AVENIR?  Je l'ai considéré  Je voudrais considérer  Je ne voudrais pas considérer
  • 54. 53 7B. QUELLES SONT LES RAISONS POUR LESQUELLES VOUS AVEZ PAS OU NE SOUHAITEZ PAS CONVERTIR L'UTILISATION DE LA PROPRIETE? 19 QUELLE EST LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS VENDRE LA PROPRIETE?  Je ne vais pas vendre en toutes circonstances  Pas probable  Probable  Très probable 20 CONSIDÉRERIEZ-VOUS À COLLABORER AVEC D'AUTRES PROPRIÉTAIRES DE PROPRIÉTÉ SUR DES PROJETS DANS LE CADRE DES PROGRAMMES D'AMÉLIORATION COMMUNAUTAIRE.  Oui  Non 21 SERAIT DIMINUER LE FINANCEMENT MINIMUM POUR LES APPLICATIONS DE PROGRAMME POUR COMPLÉTER DE PETITS PROJETS, TELS QUE LA PEINTURE, LES TRAVAUX DE CLÔTURE OU LE PLACEMENT DE LA PLANTATION PERMANENTE AUGMENTENT LA PROBABILITÉ DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN PROGRAMME DE HEART OF THE CITY? COMMENTAIRES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES: 22 Y AT-IL D'AUTRES FACTEURS, CE QUI AUGMENTERAIT LA PROBABILITE DE VOUS EN UTILISANT UN PROGRAMME HEART OF THE CITY? 23 DANS QUELLE MUNICIPALITE EST VOTRE RESIDENCE PERMANENTE? 24 VOTRE ENTREPRISE A-T-ELLE CONNU UN CROISSANCE, DIMINUÉ OU RESTE CONSTANT DANS LA DERNIERE ANNEE ?  Diminué  Croissance  Resté Constant  Oui  Non
  • 55. 54 25 ÊTES-VOUS PROPRIETAIRE DE PLUSIEURS PROPRIETES COMMERCIALE?  Oui  Non Si oui, combien? Observations générales sur le sujet de l'enquête
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  • 57. 58 ABOUT THE AUTHORS Both the authors are currently Master’s students at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen’s Ben Goodge: My life revolves around my spatial orientation. It has led to me to my study of urban planning and to my frequent active exploration. Within planning, I am most passionate about the creation of places for informal socialization. Ben Segal –Daly: I completed my Undergraduate Degree from Western University with a Double Major in Geography and Music; two passions of mine. I was pulled towards a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning by a developing interest in community engagement and urban development. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, and enjoying the ballet of the sidewalk.