PRC Vodcast

PRC Vodcast

Prior to COVID-19, the Property Redevelopment Committee (PRC) had arranged a series of group sessions for Church members to share their thoughts on property redevelopment. After holding two successful sessions, the balance needed to be cancelled. For those who had signed-up online, we provided the opportunity for them to complete an online survey.

The feedback from the group sessions and the online survey has been very helpful in identifying topics that congregants would like more information on regarding redevelopment. The first topic we are going to address in a series of vodcasts.

In Episode 1, David Dexter, and Andrew Cranmer from the commercial real estate advisor firm, CBRE, will be discussing land lease agreements and the types of businesses that could be considered for redevelopment of FBCH property. The Vodcast lasts approximately thirty minutes. At the bottom of this blog, you can also find a list of specific questions addressed and the time marker you can go to in the video to hear that part of the conversation.

PRC Vodcast: Episode One (click to watch)

Feedback
The PRC hopes this process will continue to be guided by the congregation. Please take time to complete this simple form, offering your feedback and questions (click here for online feedback form).

You may also email PRC co-chairs with questions, concerns or ideas: David Dexter or Jim Stanley

Further Reading
In the Vodcast, Andrew Cranmer refers to HR-1 (Higher-Order Residential – 1) zoning. FBCH is within the HR-1 zone in the recently adopted HRM Centre Plan, Package A. For a summary of development regulations, see the HR-1 fact sheet.

During the 2020 Lenten Season, the PRC released a document updating the congregation on its work to date. Click here to read the document.

Questions Addressed in the Vodcast and Time Location
4.00 min – Background on CBRE and Andrew Cranmer

6:50 min –  What does a land lease entail? 

8:35 min – Length of time for lease?

9:40 min – Structure of land lease?

10:58 min – Church control over the development/land lease?

13:23 min – Church land owner’s rights?

14:52 min – Level of risk for the Church?

17:20 min – Clarify term: development partner?

18:30 min – Can a developer sell a completed project?

20:22 min – Types of businesses considered for our property?

22:57 min – Impact of current Covid-19 and economic uncertainty on development?

26:07 min – Type of developer most interested in our property?

27:49 min – How to maintain control over development to ensure alignment with our interests?

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