Presented to Township of Langley Council May 5, 2008

1. Botanical Garden Feasibility Study May 5, 2008 Township of Langley, BC LEES + Associates Township of Langley

2. Erik Lees Catriona Hearn Heidi Redman Who are we? OUR TEAM LEES+ASSOCIATES Landscape architects and planners G.P. Rollo & Associates Land Economist Botanical and Horticultural Consultant Paul Rollo Douglas Justice

3. What was our process? PHASE 1 : Review of exemplar gardens PHASE 2 : Site selection Criteria PHASE 4 : Financial Analysis PHASE 5 : Final Report and Recommendations PHASE 3 : Opportunities and Constraints

8. Site Selection Criteria 1. Size: a minimum of five hectares. 2. Soil Capability: friable, well-drained, weed and disease free soils. 3. Spatial Context: connections to residential neighbourhoods; appropriately zoned; a range of environmental conditions and habitats on site . 4. Infrastructure: serviceable with access/egress, parking, circulation, irrigation and potable water, sanitary and hydro. 5. Views: provide scenic views; if possible, direct access to water. 6. Landscape Character: an area that reflects the natural character of Langley. PHASE 2

9. Assessment of candidate site PHASE 3 Proposed site at 21200 block Fraser Highway

12. Financial Analysis PHASE 4 Scenario 1: Traditional Botanical Garden: A traditional botanical garden requiring the highest level of organizational capacity, capital resources, and institutional commitment. Scenario 2: Sustainable Horticulture Centre: A public garden with a focus on stewardship of local wetlands, sustainable horticulture and urban agriculture, and aesthetic display. Requires mid-level organizational capacity, capital resources, and institutional commitment. Scenario 3: Wetland Arbouretum: A public nature park and arbouretum, with a focus on wetland ecology and the interpretation of the Langley prairie requiring the least amount of organizational capacity, capital resources, and institutional commitment.

13. Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Traditional Botanical Garden Sustainable Horticulture Centre Wetland Arboretum PHASE 4

15. Financial Analysis PHASE 4 Summary of 15 Year Totals 1,522,234 1,712,641 2,991,478 Total Operating Subsidy 863,101 1,069,204 2,143,808 Total Capital Costs 1,566,351 1,817,698 2,852,993 Total Operating Costs 1,081,617 1,405,716 2,709,109 Total Revenue Year 15 Year 15 Year 15 9.0 Year 15 Totals (Cumulative) Scenario 3 Scenario 2 Scenario 1

16. Next Steps PHASE 5 Although a classic botanical garden is not recommended as feasible, an alternative garden model may be a viable option. It is recommended to initially pursue Scenario #3 Wetland Arbouretum, with the intention of developing Scenario #2 Sustainable Horticultural Centre when there is sufficient interest and funding.

18. LEES + Associates Thank you!