| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Opinions from Regeneration meeting 21 November 2012 | |
| Posted by: | Anthony Waller | |
| Date/Time: | 22/11/12 22:01:00 |
| It's not that Brentford deserves a world class development that is the issue. What it does not deserve is a third rate development. That is what was presented and that is why the church was packed to the rafters last night. I don't particularly agree with all that the intellectual clique of Brentford envisage. Most people I know, want Watermans staying put exactly where it is. But that apart, their vision was still far more all embracing and sensible than that presented by the Developers. As were other visions presented. We live in a terraced house over 100 years old and needs regular TLC but it far better as a home than the 1980's built 'luxury' flat I had before even though it was bigger. There was very little if anything that would make one want to live in such a development. It is more than apparent that it will be more of the same.and that is not good for this town. It also emerged that no plans, infra structure or sites have been laid for schools, health facilities and other amenities for an additional 1600 people on top of the 2000 or so that are also moving here imminently. Yet again, the fatigued and mediocre performance from LBH and the lack of engagement by local councillors left a lot to be desired and raises concerns that they cannot be trusted to represent the wishes and best interests of all the residents, future residents and businesses established in this town. If that's the best that can be offered then I for one would rather it stay the way it is for 10, 20 or 40 years until someone comes along and gets it right. |