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12 | Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study Why adaptively reuse Old Heat instead of The decision to reuse and restore this historic building rather than build something ne saves money and time but also protects the region’s heritage. The Old Heat building’s to the project, helping the community feel ownership and pride in what it becomes. R reducing waste and lowering the project’s environmental footprint by keeping much o central location near downtown Ellensburg and CWU’s campus makes it an accessibl allows for expanded parking. Why fixing up Old Heat makes sense LOCAL Costs less and is faster than new construction. Supports local jobs and businesses. Protects history and builds community pride. It’s good for the environment because it reuses Fits walkable areas, making access easier. The decision to reuse and restore this historic building rather than build something new is deliberate. Adaptive reuse not only saves money and time but also protects the region’s heritage. The Old Heat building’s history adds character and authenticity to the project, helping the community feel ownership and pride in what it becomes. Reuse is also a sustainable choice, reducing waste and lowering the project’s environmental footprint by keeping much of the building’s existing structure. Its central location near downtown Ellensburg and CWU’s campus makes it an accessible gathering place, while its large lot allows for expanded parking. In addition to the benefits of adaptive reuse, the Old Heat building has the following benefits: public reserve zoning makes it ideal for community and mixed-use developments; its location next to CWU, with easy access to transit, sidewalks, and open lawn space, ensures strong connectivity and usability. While its historic status requires extra review, it boosts community pride and opens opportunities for preservation grants. The property’s large lot also provides space to expand parking as needed. Other sites in the area fall short of Old Heat’s potential This study looked at numerous potential sites that could house this vision. None fit all the components and space needed adjacent to the University that will be required for a commercialization enterprises need for close collaboration with the University and business community. Eight sites were evaluated in all. Why adaptively reuse Old Heat instead of building new? The decision to reuse and restore this historic building rather than build something new is deliberate. Adaptive reuse not only saves money and time but also protects the region’s heritage. The Old Heat building’s history adds character and authenticity to the project, helping the community feel ownership and pride in what it becomes. Reuse is also a sustainable choice, reducing waste and lowering the project’s environmental footprint by keeping much of the building’s existing structure. Its central location near downtown Ellensburg and CWU’s campus makes it an accessible gathering place, while its large lot allows for expanded parking. Why fixing up Old Heat makes sense LOCAL Costs less and is faster than new construction. Supports local jobs and businesses. Protects history and builds community pride. It’s good for the environment because it reuses materials and saves energy. Fits walkable areas, making access easier. In addition to the benefits of adaptive reuse, the Old Heat building has the following benefits: public reserve zoning makes it ideal for community and mixed-use developments; its location next to CWU, with easy access to transit, sidewalks, and open lawn space, ensures Other sites in the area fall short of Old Heat’s potential This study looked at numerous potential sites that could house this vision. None fit all the components and space needed adjacent to the University that will be required for a commercialization enterprises need for close collaboration with the WHY FIXING UP OLD HEAT MAKES SENSE REUSE OR BUILD NEW