Preserving heritage, revitalising communities: adapting buildings in town centre regeneration

Overview

This webinar aims to equip building surveyors with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively balance heritage preservation with modernisation in town centre regeneration projects.  It will explore how adaptive reuse of historic buildings can play a pivotal role in town centre regeneration, drawing on successful examples and providing actionable guidance for those working in building surveying and control.

This webinar will:

• Discuss the importance of adapting historic buildings to bring new life into town centres - the economic and social benefits of heritage-led regeneration.
• Explore the adaptation of heritage buildings for modern use, looking at principles of adaptive re-use and sustainable design, and challenges and compliance with heritage conservation regulations against modern building standards.
• Identify challenges and solutions for incorporating heritage properties into regeneration plans - navigating the planning and regulatory landscape and potential funding sources.
• Use case studies to demonstrate innovative approaches that have already been taken to balance preservation with functional adaption.
• Cover and provide strategies for project planning, funding and compliance in adaptive re-use.

Learning outcomes

• Identify key principles of heritage preservation and adaptive reuse in the context of town centre regeneration.
• Explain the importance of preserving heritage in town centre regeneration and its impact on community identity and sustainability.
• Recall relevant UK heritage and planning regulations that guide adaptive reuse projects.
• Describe the economic and social benefits of heritage-led regeneration, supported by examples from case studies.