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Joint Planning Group Report

Joint Planning Group Report. Markaz Ul Islam Society of Edmonton Southwest Muslim Community Centre Westend Islamic Society of Edmonton. Agenda Project Background Role of Joint Shoora Committee & Joint Planning Group Terms of Reference high level review Project Overview/Findings

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Joint Planning Group Report

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  1. Joint Planning Group Report MarkazUl Islam Society of Edmonton Southwest Muslim Community Centre Westend Islamic Society of Edmonton

  2. Agenda • Project Background • Role of Joint Shoora Committee & Joint Planning Group • Terms of Reference high level review • Project Overview/Findings • Recommendations • Question & Answer Session

  3. Project Background Information: • Executive meeting held in July 2011(Joint Shoora Committee) nominating Board representatives (formation of Joint Planning Group). • Joint Shoora Committee agrees to Terms of Reference. • Role of Joint Planning Group (JPG): • Scope • Document the feasibility of developing and establishing a single, jointly-owned, well-integrated facility within relatively easy reach of south side catchment areas. • Mandate/Deliverables • To develop a needs-based feasibility study and some viable options for a single well-integrated facility. • Accountability • JPG decisions are reached by consensus and accountable to Joint Shoora Committee.

  4. Terms of Reference Background Information: • Key deliverable: A documented report which will provide a comprehensive but high level assessment and options in relation to at least the following major components: • Needs-based assessments and priorities • Potential locations, size options and acquisition costs • High-level building cost estimates of major components • Potential funding requirements and options • Recommended priorities and phases • Requested action from the sponsoring organizations. • The acceptance of the final report and the ultimate decision to proceed with the project will be the responsibility of the three sponsoring boards, taking into account the findings and recommendations of the JPG and consensus reached through the Joint Shoora Committee. • Note: The final report is this presentation.

  5. Joint Planning Group: • Chair - Dr. Ahmed Hammami (SMCC) • Secretary - SabeehFarooqui (MISE) • FarukhHaque (WISE) • MahbubChoudhury (SMCC) • Mohammad NawazMoughel (MISE) • GhulamNabiChaudhary (MISE) • Dr. Omar Farooq (Community Rep)

  6. Project Outline: • Findings of Committees • Needs Assessment/Demographics • Land/Location • Financing Options • Overview of Options

  7. Needs Assessment/Demographics: • Long-term Vision: • A Masjid to accommodate daily and Friday prayers • Educational facilities to provide Islamic education and public schooling to children • Provision for a seniors apartment complex, with potential linkage to supporting facilities and access to health care services • Attached library and Da’wah facilities, supported by on-site administrative staff • Youth recreation facilities • A hub for some basic shopping and certain types of professional services (ie health) • A funeral preparation and transportation facility for deaths within the community • Suitable parking facilities

  8. Needs Assessment/Demographics - Continued: • In Sept/October 2011 a comprehensive ‘Edmonton Southside Muslim Demographic Survey’ was completed online and in paper. • Survey requested household size, contact info, and postal code/address. • Address/postal code information allowed us to focus on Southside respondents only, and develop an idea of where majority of Muslims reside. • Total of 1253 respondents.

  9. Needs Assessment/Demographics - Continued:

  10. Needs Assessment/Demographics - Continued: • Conclusions: • Confirms a balanced population between SouthEast & SouthWest with significant growth in the SouthWest. • Points towards the importance of having a site within reach for both communities. • Quantifies the necessity of an appropriate expansion plan.

  11. Land/Location: • Completed: • Met with City of Edmonton (COE), Developers, Real Estate representatives, Educational institutions. • Responded to a COE Expression of Interest for School Surplus Land at the Keheewin Site (premise on a Seniors housing plan & Masjid) • Determined a site requirement of minimum 6 acres to satisfy services desired and long term feasibility.

  12. Land/Location continued: • Options identified: • Grant MacEwan Millwoods Campus (7319 29 Avenue) • Land (Ellerslie Road and 34th Street) – 40 acres

  13. Grant MacEwan Location

  14. Ellerslie Land Location

  15. Grant MacEwan Details (7319 – 29 Avenue):

  16. Grant MacEwan Campus Details SchoolZone Masjid School Zone Commercial Gym

  17. Grant MacEwan Details (7319 – 29 Avenue):

  18. Land (Ellerslie Road and 34th Street) Details:

  19. Land (Ellerslie Road and 34th Street) Details:

  20. Conclusions: • Grant MacEwan • Turnkey operation – majority of needs satisfied. • Location is ideal for the Community. • Opportunity to begin an Educational Institution. • Seller willing to work with us on any financing arrangements. • Sustainable Financing is the only concern. • Land • Longer term development plan (7-10 years). • Costs can be managed through phases. • Enough land to satisfy all our identified needs. • Can be utilized as an investment opportunity.

  21. Conclusions: • The options to consider: • Pursue Grant MacEwanif funding can be arranged. • Pursue Land as an investment for community (no development planned).

  22. Question & Answer Session

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