Common challenges for site reactivation
Local authorities everywhere face a number of challenges to site reactivation.
Adapting a building to current standards – the original physical footprint and historical value of derelict buildings, particularly listed structures, may not be easily adaptable to current building standards. Some potential uses may have to excluded
Implementing a management structure – there is a need to define and implement an efficient management and governance structure throughout the reactivation process to ensure consistent progress and consistency in line with pre-defined goals and objectives
Management Structure
Buildings
Securing politicians involvement – political interest can drive support for reactivation, but there can be challenges attracting political support for projects with high upfront costs and long-term benefits
Sites may be outside public ownership – for sites outside public ownership, it may be difficult to exert influence and to convince the current owner to invest in site reactivation
Local authorities
Politicians
Sites
Defining new functions and uses – potential uses must be consistent with the City Development Plan. There is potential conflict between short-term uses that prioritize immediate activity and long-term uses that provide for sufficient security, revenue and maintenance
Degradation outstrips financial resources – the repair and security of heavily degraded buildings is expensive. The scale of financial commitment required can deter potential stakeholders
Functions and uses
Degradation
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