| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Brentford Redevelopment Plans | |
| Posted by: | Andrew Dakers | |
| Date/Time: | 10/10/12 23:43:00 |
| Keith et al - Local community orgs initial responses have just been published on the home page. See: http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&page=ballymore005.htm "I went today and am excited and disappointed at the same time. I realise that something should be done about the tired high street but what is proposed looks a little like a utilitarian Lego and glass reality..." I agree entirely. "I think the rich history of the parish should be recognised in some way and the naming of walkways,squares and plazas should reflect it at least." To be fair to Ballymore and their design team, this is a suggestion that they have picked up on. Only error in my view on the naming is that they need to get Boar's Head Yard back on the street plan. The oldest surviving yard name and they got rid of it in the planning application drawings I looked at. All the other names are the historic names of the spaces. "I few archways and rounded roofa would be nice too to break up the squares and rectangles." The archways are a good idea and I will add to next High Street Steering Group response. We're pushing for more pitched roof type frontages to the building facades, in keeping with some of the more attractive warehouses. "I realise that there are few buildings of architectural merit at the moment but the plans seem to allow for these to be left alone." They do generally. We're disappointed with loss of Wilson & Kyle building and 81 High Street for road widening - and are suggesting the new buildings on that part of site could recreate the Georgian (?) frontage of number 81 and the feel of the W&K building aesthetic. However this is not in first phase of development and therefore not yet designed in detail. "There is a space for the facilities that Waterman's provided according to the very helpful chap that I spoke to but he seemed a little vague on that.No definite commitment to Waterman's as such but it is such a well liked local resource imo and moving it into the town centre will improve the degree of attendance imo." Absolutely. A move would help the arts centre survive and thrive, but it does now need to be planned in detail or it will remain a pipe dream. Best, Andrew Chair, Brentford High Street Steering Group www.brentfordhighstreet.org.uk |