recomendationsby walden can

A Précis of the Recommendations by
Walden CAN Heritage Committee
for the Review of The Anderson Farm
12 Sept 2006

After several months of intensive work on all aspects of the Anderson Farm Complex, the Committee has made 17 recommendations that they believe will assist in making the site a destination for local and tourist visitation. By creating a program based on tradition uses of an agricultural area and offering venues for cultural groups and activities, new life will be added to the facility.

Recommendation 1a: Risk Management
- existing issues and reports of Security, Arson, Vandalism, Accessibility, Safety, Fire and Electrical Inspections and Storage to be investigated and corrected

Recommendation 1b: ROOF REPLACEMENT
- cedar shingle roofs of the Farm house, the Barn and the Granary be replaced

Recommendation 1c: WINTERIZATION OF STABLE
- 1800 square feet upper area be insulated and heated for cultural uses

Recommendation 2: HERITAGE DESIGNATION
- building, site and flora be evaluated and heritage designation assigned

Recommendation 3: NAME CHANGE
- The Anderson Farm Museum and Cultural Centre

Recommendation 4: GOVERNANCE
- Walden based Independent Board of Governance be established for the complex

Recommendation 5: CREATION OF FRIENDS GROUP
- tasked to raise funds for activities promoting Walden cultural heritage at Centre

Recommendation 6: TRILLIUM APPLICATION
- Center users create application for staging, seating, sound and lighting needs

Recommendation 7: TRANS CANADA WALKING TRIAL- Rainbow Routes Link
- in partnership with The Wild at Heart Refuge, Chartwell-Meadowbrook Village and the Anderson Farm Memory Garden, coordinated through Rainbow Routes

Recommendation 8: PERMANENT AND PART TIME STAFF INCREASE
- add a full time Curators Assistant and Programme Coordinator/Exhibit Technician
- add half time positions of Maintenance Person/Janitor and Clerk/Receptionist


A Précis of the Recommendations by
Walden CAN Heritage Committee
for the Review of The Anderson Farm
12 Sept 2006
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Recommendation 9: MEMORY GARDEN
- with community partnerships, a lock stone pathway and English style memory garden be created with chairs, benches and gazebos near the farm amphatheatre

Recommendation 10: GROUNDWORK
- to ensure consistency and standards, the services of the City Parks Dept. be used for all grounds keeping including flower beds, trees and shrubberies

Recommendation 11: SITE DESIGNATION AS PARKLAND
- change farm designation from residential housing to park for protection

Recommendation 12: CREATION OF VISITOR/RECEPTION BUILDING
- to greet the public upon arrival and provide an administrative area for staff

Recommendation 13: ELECTRICAL UPGRADE
- the barn Sub-Panel be re-wired to allow use by visiting groups and musicians

Recommendation 14a: CONCERT SERIES
- offering of public concerts at The Anderson Farm Museum and Cultural Centre and the Chartwell-Meadowbrook Village complex

Recommendation 14b: ART AND ARTISAN TOURS AND CONVENTIONS
- that local artists, artisans and their friends, create a program of workshops, conventions and displays at The Anderson Farm Museum and Cultural Centre

Recommendation 15: BUDGET CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDMENTS
- that in addition to the existing budget, credible budget lines for discharging our financial responsibly be created

Recommendation 16: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- the new Programme Coordinator create programs and exhibits by developing and renewing our established community partnerships

Recommendation 17: SITE ACCESSIBILITY
- an audit by the Friendly to Seniors group be undertaken to make the Centre an “accessible-to-all” facility