York, 1840s: a visitor’s impressions, and suggested improvements
A visitor to York, 1840s, his impressions of Coney Street, the river Ouse, and the city in general, and his plans for enhancing the riverside areas.
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York Central …
York Central isn’t just a UK Parliamentary constituency, it’s also the name given to ‘a large brownfield site near the city’s railway station’. Brief thoughts on a recent award for a masterplan.
More …Station front planning application: notes and queries
On the major changes planned for Queen Street, part of the planning application for the area at the front of York Station. Notes on land ownership, the impact on the Railway Institute, whether there’s any improvement for cyclists … and a new car park with a ‘faux medieval design approach’.
More …York Central update: reaction to outline planning approval, from York and beyond
Some thoughts on reactions to the recently approved York Central outline planning application … More … Queen Street bridge, and the station front plans
Photos and notes on Queen Street bridge and its history, in response to interesting plans for changes around York’s railway station which will see the bridge demolished.
More …Castle Gateway studies: St George’s Field, New Walk, confluence
Castle Gateway thoughts, continued. Wandering and pondering, across the grey expanse of St George’s Field (car park), thinking about fairs and fireworks, and continuing on to the confluence.
More …Castle Gateway studies: Tower Gardens (St George’s Park)
Tower Gardens (or St George’s Park, as it used to be known) and the My Castle Gateway consultation. Notes on its history, how it looks in 2017, and thoughts on whether it would be improved by the felling of some of its trees.
More …Walking/wheeling to Scarborough Bridge: plans consultation
Consultation opens on plans for a new shared pedestrian and cycle bridge at Scarborough Bridge, to replace the narrow existing footbridge and provide a continuous traffic-free route from York Station to the northern bank of the Ouse. Approaching via St Mary’s and Marygate car park, with observations and historical notes.
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