Retrofit to the Rescue: environmental upgrading of multi-storey estates

Alice Belotti, Ellie Benton, Laura Lane and Anne Elizabeth Power

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Abstract: 'Retrofit to the Rescue' looks at the ambitious refurbishment of Wilmcote House in Portsmouth for a new study on the social impact of retrofit works. In 2010 LSE Housing and Communities were asked to conduct interviews with 50 tenants on the Edward Woods Estate, to assess the community and social impact of retrofitting three high rise towers (23 storeys) in Hammersmith and Fulham. The resulting report - High Rise Hope - found that residents liked their community and area, expressed support for it to be saved and were happy to stay put during the works. In spite of many delays and hiccups, the final outcomes were generally extremely positive.

Keywords: environment; upgrading; retrofit; regeneration; high rise; housing; communities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 54 pages
Date: 2019-03-08
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