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REUSE OR BUILD NEW <br />i <br />The decision to reuse and restore this historic building rather than build <br />something new is deliberate. Adaptive reuse not only saves money and time <br />but also protects the region's heritage. The Old Heat building's history adds <br />character and authenticity to the project, helping the community feel ownership <br />and pride in what it becomes. <br />Reuse is also a sustainable choice, reducing waste and lowering the project's <br />environmental footprint by keeping much of the building's existing structure. <br />Its central location near downtown Ellensburg and CWU's campus makes it an <br />accessible gathering place, while its large lot allows for expanded parking. <br />ln addition to the benefits of adaptive reuse, the Old Heat building has the <br />following benefits: public reserve zoning makes it ideal for community and <br />mixed-use developments; its location next to CWU, with easy access to transit, <br />sidewalks, and open lawn space, ensures strong connectivity and usability. While <br />its historic status requires extra review, it boosts community pride and opens <br />opportunities for preservation grants. The property's large lot also provides space <br />to expand parking as needed <br />WHY FIXING UP OLD HEAT MAKES SENSE <br />-za\://,6iu \\ <br />-l{ <br />'-i\ 1t <br />-\\Elr <br />a <br />/tfr <br />Costs less and is <br />faster than new <br />constructi0n. <br />Supporls localjobs <br />and businesses, <br />Protects history <br />and builds <br />community pride <br />It's good for the <br />envir0nment <br />because it reuses <br />materials and saves <br />energy. <br />Fits walkable <br />areas, making <br />access easier. <br />Other sites in the area fall short <br />of Old Heat's potential This study <br />looked at numerous potential <br />sites that could house this vision. <br />None fit allthe components and <br />space needed adjacent to the <br />University that will be required for <br />a commercialization enterprises <br />need for close collaboration <br />with the University and business <br />community. Eight sites were <br />evaluated in all. <br />12 | Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study