History

In 2001 Finning donated 18 acres of land to four local institutions:

The four partners founded GNW Trust to govern the activities and operations. These include: 1.  Operating the Centre for Digital Media, which

offers a Masters of Digital Media graduate degree jointly accredited by UBC, SFU, Emily Carr and BCIT.

2.  Developing the property into a new district for

students, digital media companies, entrepreneurs and artists to live, work and study.

2001

Donation of Finning Lands

2006

CDM/MDM Provincial Endowment

2013

Emily Carr Receives Provincial Funding for New

Campus

2013

Structure Plan Program with City

   

   

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Centre for Digital Media District

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Art District

Emerging Districts

   

   MDM Program Master of Digital Media Program

INDUSTRY!The MDM Program promotes academic-industry

STUDENTS!§  More than 160 MDM graduates to date. §  In 2013, the MDM Program enrolled 43 students,

double from when the program opened in 2007. §  50% of current students are international, coming

from 22 different countries to date.

THE PROGRAM!The Master of Digital Media (MDM) Program is a professional graduate degree accredited by UBC, SFU, ECUAD and BCIT.

collaborations. Partners include Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Disney and many others.

More information on the MDM Program can be found at: www.thecdm.ca/program/mdm

   

   Centre for Digital Media VISION!!§  Transforming the old Finning property

from an underutilized industrial site into a vibrant new community in Vancouver that is home to both students and industry professionals.

§  Ideal location for companies from the gaming, mobile, animation/film/visual effects, marketing and web/interactive industries.

§  Tenants are encouraged to collaborate with the MDM Program and have access to emerging talent.

§  Growing community of vision-aligned tenants and resources such as:

   

   Emily Carr University of Art + Design

CAMPUS RELOCATION TIMELINE: !§  RFP Release – 2013 §  Construction Commencement – 2014 §  Construction Completion – 2016

ABOUT THE NEW CAMPUS:!The new campus will occupy approximately 26,600 gross square meters and accommodate over 1,800 students. The project will have a total cost of approximately $134 million.

For more information about the new Emily Carr campus at Great Northern Way, go to www.gnw.ecuad.ca

   

   Art District

The Equinox Gallery and Monte Clark Gallery are located within the Art District at 525 Great Northern Way.

   

   Structure Planning Program

Live/Work & Student Rent

Housing

Artist Studios

Art Galleries

CDM Office

(Retrofit) CDM Office

CDM Office + Program

New Structure Plan Process with the City of Vancouver to Include: 1)  A new road network 2)  Open Space 3)  Development Parcels including

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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The revised structure plan will not introduce new uses, modify floorspace allowances, or amend building height restrictions. The Great Northern Way Campus Trust envisions this site as a thriving cultural and artistic district, along with the relocation of Emily Carr University. The plan will also support the City's goals to create jobs, attract investment, and revitalize the area in an environmentally sustainable way.

For more information on this process, go to: www.vancouver.ca/home-property-development/great-northern-way.aspx

In spring 2013, the City of Vancouver and GNW Trust embarked on a structure plan process to guide the long term redevelopment through direction on a new road network, open spaces and development parcel configurations.

   

   

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For more information, please email admin@gnwtrust.ca