But by the early s, the sawmills were falling into disrepair. After a massive six-alarm fire at the mill immediately to the east of the island, the writing seemed to be on the wall. While the city now controlled most of the south False Creek shore, Granville Island was still under federal jurisdiction — and the city preferred to keep it that way, fearing the liability. He envisioned a unique mixed-use space that could be home to industry, shopping, a school, the arts and more.
The gradual transformation started in October of after city council approved the formal redevelopment plan. The public market opened in , and what was originally the Vancouver School of Art moved to the island in after being renamed the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. For Atkin, one of the keys to the island's success was that gradual evolution through its early years, as opposed to a complete rebuild and flashy grand opening that one might expect of a similar project today.
Instead, buildings were restored or repurposed, not replaced. This framework, along with the limited government funding for redevelopment, set the stage for Granville Island to develop in a very unique and organic way.
The redevelopment of Granville Island commenced in and was essentially completed with the opening of the Public Market in though one could argue that its redevelopment still continues in an incremental manner to this day. Another principle that was established at this time was that Granville Island would involve both public and private investment.
It was determined that the federal funds could best be used for infrastructural projects such as replacing underground services, building new seawalls, roads, street lighting and providing other unifying design elements. Some of these funds were also needed to reacquire industrial leases that were years away from expiration. This explains why a concrete plant is still located on the island, mixed in with the Public Market, artisan studios, and other public attractions! The public sector was invited to bid on development opportunities relating to specific sites.
The successful bidders were offered long-term leases. The old post and beam tin clad buildings were turned over to the developers in an as-is condition. Therefore the new tenants had to make significant investments to bring the buildings to code and the projects to market.
These design requirements ensure that the industrial maritime heritage is respected. Similarly, building use is strictly controlled by lease agreements so that all activities are harmonious. The diversity of tenants has contributed to the unique experience that we see today on Granville Island. The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually.
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Perfect for Clients, Team Rewards, Events, and more. A division of Vancouver Foodie Inc. What is now Granville Island was once nothing more than two sandbars, that would appear and disappear with the tide. The area was inhabited seasonally by indigenous people, who would use the sandbars for fishing, catching shellfish and gatherings. The sandbar would be exposed at low tide, and members of the local Squamish First Nation would gather to fish for crab and mussels and share stories.
So, since the beginning, Granville Island has always been a place of community - a place for people. With the Industrial Boom of the 20th Century came the demand for an industrial area.
False Creek was dredged to create a man-made island. They called it Industrial Island, home to factories, mills, warehouses and shops that produced materials for the local forestry, mining, construction, and shipping industries with over people employed by 40 industrial companies. However, after the Second World War ended, there was a decline in the demand for this heavy industry, and many of the buildings were closed or abandoned.
Left behind were ugly, run-down factories that were dangerous and prone to fires.
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