Note: if you want to comment on the shortlisted ideas email david.warburton@york.gov.uk. Apparently the closing date is tomorrow (30 Nov 2012), though David Warburton’s letter to The Press doesn’t mention a closing date.
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York Art Gallery wants our views on proposed improvements to the building. There’s an exhibition in the Little Gallery upstairs outlining the plans and asking … More …
March 2011
After reading T J Maslen’s 1843 vision and the ‘New City Beautiful’ vision of 2011 I’ve been inspired to add my own suggestions for civic improvement:
March 2011
In early 2011 the council asked for our views on a new vision for York – ‘York New City Beautiful’.
The 2011 vision suggests more parks, and more trees, and in particular a park/civic area for St George’s Field, near the confluence of the … More …
March 2011
In early 2011 the council asked for our views on a new vision for York – ‘York New City Beautiful’.
Obviously it’s hard to make proper considered plans, and much easier to sit on the sidelines carping and complaining. So I’m going to sit on the sidelines … More …
March 2011
… Continued from 1: New streets proposed, river plans
Mr Maslen wasn’t impressed at all with the city walls, and suggests that the citizens stop repairing them, so that when they fall into ruins they can be cleared away and a wide promenade put … More …
March 2011
While trying to absorb the vision for the ‘York New City Beautiful‘ of the future, I discovered an earlier vision for York.
In 1843, T J Maslen published Suggestions for the Improvement of our Towns and Houses. He covers many cities and towns, including York. … More …
March 2011
Every now and then there’s a ‘vision’ offered of how York could be improved. Usually we ask for these and pay for them, but one seriously-considered vision for York’s improvement was offered for free, back in the 1840s.
Presenting his vision in the 1840s, T J Maslen … More …
