Progress and Possibilities Dr. Rob Greenwood Executive Director, Public Engagement Overview 1. Public Engagement @ Memorial 2. What weve been up to 3. Our Vision for the Battery Facility 4. Your ideas for the Battery Facility www.mun.ca/battery Public Engagement @ Memorial Memorials Mission MemorialUniversityisaninclusive communitydedicatedto innovationandexcellencein teachingandlearning,research, scholarship,creativeactivity, serviceandpublicengagement. Memorialwelcomesandsupports studentsandscholarsfromallover theworldandcontributes knowledgeandexpertiselocally, nationally,andinternationally. www.mun.ca/battery Guiding Frameworks www.mun.ca/battery Public Engagement @ Memorial Collaborationsbetweenpeopleandgroupswithin Memorialandpeopleandgroupsexternaltothe University(i.e.,thepublic)thatfurther Memorialsmission. Drawingontheknowledgeandresourcesbrought byallinvolved,publicengagementinvolves mutualrespect,mutualcontributionsandmutual benefitsforallparticipants. www.mun.ca/battery 4 Public Engagement Goals MAKEADIFFERENCE. MOBILIZEMEMORIAL. ENABLEENGAGEMENT. BUILDBRIDGESTOENGAGE. www.mun.ca/battery What weve been up to Battery Facility Timeline 1. Purchase of the former Battery Hotel finalized March 1, 2013 based on business case and approved budget 2. Ongoing repairs and maintenance 3. Review and identification of initial tenants 4. Request for Expressions of Interest for Conceptual Planning Study a) Awarded to RDH Architects Inc. September 2013 www.mun.ca/battery Our vision for the Battery Facility Vision for the Battery Facility A provincial public engagement hub strategic program priorities of innovation [economic and social], civic engagement, public dialogue and alumni development Office space for units that engage with the public regularly in a highly accessible location Much needed graduate student accommodations www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Four initial tenants: incubation facility offering supports to local start-up technology companies and is Memorials vehicle for transferring to industry technologies that arise from university research a management and professional development training facility serving organizations and individuals facilitates and coordinates the universitys activities in regional development and public policy provides support to the universitys faculty, staff and students to connect with external partners and collaborators www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility The following images compare the existing space at the Battery with those presented in the conceptual plan. The conceptual photos were taken from the plan provided by RDH architects. They capture the vision for the property for the initial phase of the project and are subject to change during the more detailed architectural planning stages of the project. www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentupstairsmainentrancetothefacility www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposedupstairsmainentrancetothefacility www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentspaceimmediatelyinsidemainentrance www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposedspaceimmediatelyinsidemainentrance www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentmainconference/engagementspace www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposedmainconference/engagementspace www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentdownstairsentrance www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposednewdownstairsentrance www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentdownstairslobbyarea www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposeddownstairscommonsandatrium www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofcurrentstairwelltodownstairsspace www.mun.ca/battery Vision for the Battery Facility Viewofproposedupstairsmeetingsspace, commonsandatrium www.mun.ca/battery Your ideas for the Battery Facility Programming Ideas: Main Building The main floor plate of the Battery is intended to be available for public engagement activities and programming between the university and community. www.mun.ca/battery Partnership Opportunities: City View and Pool Wings The City View and Pool Wings are currently unoccupied and may be re-used or rebuilt as public engagement and partnership space www.mun.ca/battery What are some of your ideas? www.mun.ca/battery Formal Submissions The university will also be accepting submissions from individuals and outside partners and organizations, relating to the Battery Facility programming and future development opportunities. Here are some of the criteria the university will be using to evaluate opportunities and submissions www.mun.ca/battery Criteria Overview Fit with Memorial University Public Engagement Framework Advances Memorial University Mission Fit with Battery Facility business model Fit with initial tenants programming and activities Avoids duplication with surrounding facilities Fit with community / neighbourhood Scale of opportunity (does this service the entire province?) www.mun.ca/battery Opportunities to Connect Further Opportunities to Connect Further The conversation doesn t stop here! Visit www.mun.ca/battery to access our online consultation site to continue to brainstorm with others, share your thoughts or to submit a detailed description of your partnership ideas. Opportunities to Connect Further www.mun.ca/battery Thank you! We look forward to hearing more from you online and welcoming you at the Battery location soon!