Yesterday's post about the heritage value of Kensal Rise Library reminds me that much of the discussion on boith libraries and Brent's architecture has a depressing reactionary and small c conservative feel. The debate always seems to be couched in terms of a limited and dwindling heritage being slowly eroded by time. In fact, I think both our libraries strategy and various new buildings in the Borough are adding things that we haven't seen before.
Heritage is about what we create, not just what we inherit.
I have done plenty on libraries, pointing out that the new Libraries Transformation Project will lead to better book stock, longer opening hours, more IT, a better geographical reach for certain groups through a targeted outreach service, more cultural events, and so on. However, perhaps it would be worth doing a series of posts pointing out some of the excellent buildings we have?
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