The existing buildings will not be forced to change ? those that don't meet new requirements will be listed as legally non-conforming.

We [the Department of Community Development and the Department of Public Works] have been moving towards [unity] over the last several years. We're trying to make working together as a team as seamless as possible.

They decided to look for a location that would be more conducive for a site. They were just going to lease the space but would have to make several improvements to the interior. Due to the cost involved, they wanted to look elsewhere, where they would not have to make as many alterations.