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Decision making process
Name der Fallstudie
Angelina Street- ein Modell zur Wohnbausanierung
Decision making process
The Housing Strategy Division at CCC commissioned architects to undertake a feasibility study on the development. Draft proposals were presented at a public meeting a few weeks later which were positively received.
The main step in the decision making process was the decision to use the partnering scheme to encourage information sharing between all 9 partners. The terms of reference between the team can be seen in the following diagram.
Cardiff Partnering Scheme organisation framework
It was a decision made by the Housing Management section of the council to redevelop the maisonettes. This was on the back of various studies undertaken into the options available, including refurbishment works. It was agreed that it was more cost effective to redevelop rather than refurbish. Tenant consultation was also undertaken in this decision making process.
Once the preferred option was identified by Housing Management, Cardiff Council Cabinet approval was achieved.
Council Cabinet Minutes are available which illustrate permission to proceed being granted for the scheme and under what context.
There is a structure in place where all issues are dealt with on a site level first, if this cannot take place then the decision making process moves to the next level of managers and then up to Director level. Under the partnering structure we try to ensure that issues are resolved at the first tier.
Name of tool
Cardiff County Council (CCC) Sustainability Appraisal Matrix
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
The Sustainability Matrix was used at the beginning of the project – the completed matrix was submitted with the bid for funding for the project to Cardiff County Council. This matrix formed the basis by which each contractor tendered for the scheme, as well as providing a competitive price a contractor must comply with the requirements of the matrix. Therefore we can ensure that these elements are met. A number of best case scenarios are provided with the matrix that recommend a benchmark against which to assess the project.
Name of tool
Cardiff Partnering Scheme-Cardiff Partnermodell
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
The concept of partnering has been used for the entire £25 million city wide housing regeneration scheme that includes various sites throughout Cardiff. This scheme has been implemented since the initial stages of the project.
Using the partnership approach ensured that there was a level of agreement concerning the approach to sustainability that the development was to take. Having been in place from the start of the project, the tool has helped shape the process of the project. This has particularly assisted with solving problems as they arose and providing a stable and clear working process.
The Cardiff Partnering Scheme is a vehicle by which various redundant areas of Council Housing owned land can be redeveloped for a complete mixed tenure of housing - private, social, council & low-cost home ownership. By using the partnership approach we are able to achieve best value and encourage a larger focus on sustainable development even in the private market. It is hoped that the development within the scheme will be of a higher standard than ´one-off´ developments and that the partners work toward creating a Cardiff Standard of Housing.
Name of tool
Contract evaluation
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
The Contractor Selection Matrix was used to appoint the contractor to the whole project, this was used prior to the construction phase. Selecting a contractor who agreed with the sustainability aims of CCC, this helped to ensure that a shared goal was maintained and worked towards. Each scheme has been/will be worked up independently with the aim of meeting the criteria/standards set under the Partnering Scheme (such as the tools described earlier). We are aiming for continual improvement with each scheme, and continual assessment through benchmarking.
Name of tool
Housing sight checklist
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
These tools were implemented in the design stage of the project. The use of the tools has affected the design of the project in a positive way. Adaptability of housing has been maximised for owners who may require change or when new owners move in.
Name of tool
Joseph Rowntree Lifetime Homes
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
The Lifetime Homes tool was implemented in the design stage of the project. The use of the tool has affected the design of the project in a positive way. Adaptability of housing has been maximised for owners who may require change or when new owners move in.
Lifetime homes has ensured all properties have a ground floor shower rooms, level access entry and conveniently located sockets and switches. This ensures that properties can be inhabited by able bodied tenants and those using a wheelchair without the need for major adaptations. Therefore properties are flexible and designed for future needs.
Name of tool
Secured by design
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
Secured by design has increased levels of lighting, safe and secure doors and windows and overlooked car park provision for all properties.The goal was to implement as many items for each of the tools where possible this has been achieved.
The tools were used to prove houses are being constructed to meet these standards.
Name of tool
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
Decision making process - tools in decision-making process
SAP ratings were calculated once the design of the building has been completed. The use of the tool has not affected the decision making process but has confirmed that the project has reached its achievement of a new ?Cardiff standard?. The current recommendation within UK Building Regulation for SAP ratings is 80 or above or a CI rating of at least 8. SAP ratings have helped prove that houses far exceed the requirements set by the building regulations, therefore proving that our properties are more energy efficient, benefiting the tenant and the wider environment.
Decision making process - how was the information for the dmp disseminated
A public meeting was held in November 1999 with residents of Angelina Street to outline the principles of the project.
The information concerning the project was disseminated directly to the public, no other parties were involved. The project has been widely publicised in local newspapers and on the television. Information is available on the Constructing Excellence website and CCC website.
Decision making process - how was the public involved
Each resident was provided with an information pack that included press releases relating to the site development and photographs of the development in progress.
An artist was employed to visit local schools and interact with the public during an open day. Information gained has resulted in the design of 60 plaques to be placed on walls and fences in the area, which has provided ownership of the development for the residents. It is hoped that this will be incorporated into future projects.
Once CCC had undertaken research into various options of redevelopment, and an option was chosen, full consultation was then undertaken with the residents involved. This included homeowners who had bought council properties in the past. Not every resident agreed with the scheme initially but did agree that something had to be done. With the use of continual consultation the scheme proceeded and all owners sold their properties back to the council, some of whom chose to become council tenants once more taking a new property within the development.
The residents were not directly invited to be part of the decision making process, although the scheme could not progress without the support of the residents and especially the owners.
Decision making process - was there public discussion over the project
The opportunity was given to the surrounding residents to attend public meetings and view the plans.
Welche Tools wurden verwendet, um Nachhaltigkeit zu beurteilen?
Cardiff County Council (CCC) Sustainability Appraisal Matrix
Cardiff Partnering Scheme-Cardiff Partnermodell
Joseph Rowntree Lifetime Homes
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
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