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Abstract

The UK has a physical history dating back hundreds of years, and the preservation of it comes
at a cost. Limited space both for recreation and living means that land is at a premium
resulting in the high cost of purchasing a property.
The empty and derelict properties that dot our landscape could well be used to enhance the urban environment and benefit that of the surrounding community. With space limited, careful consideration needs to be enacted upon the land, which is derelict or not at its optimum use. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has allocated £1.2bn to care for Heritage projects in the UK over the next six years.
The purpose of this project is to assess how historic properties are cared for and if the current method of care is suitable and beneficial to the communities in which they inhabit. The research aimed to contribute to gaps in knowledge about the renovation of former brewery brownfield sites, how these renovations have impacted the surrounding communities and the value that is assigned to them by the community.
Primary research was used to determine if the communities which use live near historic sites value them in the same way Historic England do. One hundred and thirty-one participants took part in the qualitative and quantitative questionnaire.
Secondary research data was used to determine if there was a way of attributing value to heritage.
Key findings from the survey indicated that historic and nostalgic value as just as necessary if not more so as the financial impact of UK heritage.

Course: Quantity Surveying - MSc - C2170

Date Deposited: 2020-12-17

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