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Re: Selling Scotland Yard - part of London's history
It's an office building exterior. Nothing special about it, other than it's name.
Let's be realistic. Policing needs since the 1960s have changed, technology is completely different. A 1960s designed building will in no way be as versatile as something built in recent years for adaptation needed for today's and tomorrows IT. When you also consider modern energy efficiency, especially for heating and cooling, it's not surprising that many office buildings are at end of economic life. Consider that it is usually cheaper to redevelop than attempt refurbishment. Factor in the complications that critical services need to be kept running with the police, even whilst refurbishment took place and the headaches increase.
I'd much rather see someone take a proper decision to relocate, when they can see definite cost, and practicality advantages, than attempt to make and mend simply for the sake of a name.
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