Introduction

This proposal is aimed at outlining the disadvantages of constructing the cinema complex at the expense of destroying the current building. It will suggest what improvements can be made and also set out how this would benefit the local people.

Why preserve this historic building

A lovely Victorian building as it is, this edifice was originally the accommodation of one of the most popular writers of all times, Mark Twain. It would be a shame to build a complex from the ground up having this magnificent piece of art delighting each and every visitor of the cinema.

How it could be modernised

One of the reasons to tear it down is that it is getting behind the times and decrepit as a consequence of negligence. However, the building is not to blame for that, and it should be shown some respect. The solution is as easy as to restore the parts that are being torn apart and ensure the interior is full of modern facilities for the comfort of the visitors.

The benefits of keeping the building for local people

The popularity of the cinema and former house of Mark Twain fills the residents with pride and encourages tourism to the point of being in the top ten most visited places in its region. To lose the building would suppose losing this, a tragic occurrence for the locals.

Recommendations

I would like to make the following recommendations in order to modernise the installations:

- Make free WIFI available, not only to ensure visitors can communicate with the outside world, but also to provide them with the opportunity to inform themselves about the film they are seeing or to scan the QR codes throughout the building.

- Improve the bathrooms. They lack proper lighting and a larger amount of hygiene products such as soap and toilet paper.

- Put in at least one lift for people with reduced mobility.

If these recommendations are in place, the visitors will benefit from all the advantages of a modern cinema complex and still share the matter of pride of local people.