Knowle relocation project: vs refurbishing Bristol City Hall: "This project is about using our property far more intelligently in order to make savings and avoid long-term costs."

The District Council will not countenance refurbishing its HQ at Knowle:
Futures Forum: "The greenest building is the one standing" >>>>>>>>> Why do developers prefer to demolish buildings than renovate them?
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: demolish or renovate?
Futures Forum: Knowle: refurbishment vs redevelopment
Futures Forum: Alternatives for Knowle
Futures Forum: "A truly green alternative to EDDC's proposal"

Meanwhile, the Bristol City Council has decided to go ahead with refurbishing its own HQ:


City Hall refurbishment plans to create cost-saving council offices

05/08/2014

Bristol City Council’s plan to transform the way it works in order to save over £50m by April 2017 has taken a step forward with the submission of a Listed Building application for City Hall.

The application details plans to refurbish the interior of the Grade II* listed building so it is cheaper to run and can accommodate more staff in a modern office space where they can work with much greater efficiency. The scheme will also help lower the council’s long term carbon footprint whilst being respectful of City Hall’s heritage.

"This project is about using our property far more intelligently in order to make savings and avoid long-term costs. Like all local authorities we are facing the challenge of an increasing demand for services at the same time as having to reduce our budgets. It is important that we protect core council services as much as possible so we are taking bold steps with our estate to make sure it is efficient as possible."  

City Hall refurbishment plans to create cost-saving council offices | Bristol City Council

There has been considerable public consultation on the project:
Citizen Space - City Hall Refurbishment - proposed internal layout changes

The proposals have not met with too much controversy or opposition:
Bristol City Council plans office accommodation revamp - BBC News
Bristol City Council submits plan to refurbish City Hall - BBC News
City Hall closes for 18-month refurbishment | Bristol Post

Bristol is Europe's 'Green Capital':
Bristol: Europe’s green capital | Building study | Architects Journal
Futures Forum: Making Bristol a sustainable, healthy, liveable city ... What about making Sundays Special in Sidmouth's Fore St?
Futures Forum: Bristol: Britain's Green Capital 2015
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