Liverpool Waterfront loses World Heritage status Lyndon Lloyd Wednesday, 21 July, 2021
In a move that has been anticipated for a while, Unesco, citing years of development for an “irreversible loss” to the historic value of its Victorian docks have removed Liverpool s waterfront of its World Heritage Site status. Following a secret ballot
at the latest session of the World Heritage Committee China today, the heritage body declared that the “outstanding universal value” of Liverpool s Maritime Mercantile City has been irrevocably compromised by new construction, including plans for Everton s new 52,000-seater stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The decision is seen by many as a blow for the city s prestige and tourism, particularly as Liverpool is only the third place to lose World Heritage Status in nearly 50 years while others have long regarded Unesco and the heritage site designation as holding bac
UNESCO strips English city of Liverpool of its world heritage status
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The first phase of an internal modernisation programme at the listed landmark has been put in motion by Amtrak Real Estate.
CBRE’s planning & development team is working for Amtrak on repurposing the lower two floors at the 160,000 sq ft building into flexible office space, with 23,000 sq ft set for an overhaul.
The project will include small suites and lounges at ground floor level and a mix of flexible office suites, collaboration spaces and informal meeting areas on the first floor. Spaces will range from 2,500 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft.
Beyond this initial phase, the overall project is to look at improving the food & beverage offer, along with changing and shower facilities and bike storage.