A proposal

There are plans to demolish an old and unused building in the town where you live. You feel that the building should be saved. You decide to write a proposal for the town council explaining why the building should be preserved, suggesting what could be done to modernize it and saying how the building could benefit the local people. 280 words.

INTRODUCTION. This proposal has been assembled in a bid to assess the feasibility of giving the go ahead to the restoration of the old Can Ribas Factory. It will assess the convenience of its protection, ways in which this renovation can be implemented and the beneficial outcomes it can have in the community. THE FACTORY AS A LANDMARK. Surveys carried out show that the vast majority of residents are delighted with the construction. This is mainly due to two key factors. The first is the visibility from a far distance of its tapering chimney, which in turn is a historical heritage of the neighborhood. The second, and this one much more emotional, is the union between present and past. In fact, elderly people's connection with their descendants is clearly shown in the transmission of their culture and values. RESTORATION. It is completely obvious that the large premises of the different buildings pose a huge challenge to its conservation and restoration. However, this preservation could be handled with an open competition. Furthermore, this urban project could also be undertaken in different stages. Be as it may, an innovative and imaginative idea could be to create open spaces, squares and social housing. In doing so, the cost of the reshaping will be significantly reduced. CONCLUSION Should the council decide to maintain this classical architecture, the benefits would be great. It will not only diminish the neighborhood's physical isolation and barriers of this deteriorated area but it will create a sense of belonging to a community. .