Weeds, part 1: ubiquitous buddleia
Weeds … we appear to have invasive shrubs growing out of pavement cracks and historic structures. Some thoughts on buddleia, in particular.
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‘Very special circumstances': impacts of the Clifton and Rawcliffe flood defence plans
The Environment Agency’s planning applications to extend the flood barrier banks in the Clifton and Rawcliffe area are going to the planning committee on 12 September 2019. Notes on the plans and their environmental impact, in and around Rawcliffe Meadows and other green areas close to the ings.
More …Coney Street concerns: notes and queries
As concerns about closed shops in Coney Street continue, some observations on the past, present and possible future of this city centre shopping street.
More …The end for Bootham’s red phone box?
An official notice in Bootham’s red phone box says it will be removed. Could it be adopted and retained, for a new use, on this main road into town?
More …Plan of York city centre shops, late 20th century … Coney Street, Davygate Centre, etc
A plan of city centre shops in the late 20th century, including the Davygate Arcade, and Coney Street. A reminder of York’s ‘retail offer’ as it was then.
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 … 