Monthly Archives: February 2016
York Central: what I’ve just emailed
Deadline for comment on the York Central consultation is midnight on 18 February – about 2 hours away, at the time of posting this.
My response to some of the questions follows below, as emailed. In case it’s of use to anyone else wanting to comment before the deadline of midnight, … More …
York Central: heritage, and Holgate Road
York Central consultation: in which an important part of York’s heritage is invisible. They’ve already decided to drive a road through it.
More …Approaching York Central: Queen St and the RI buildings
In which I humbly suggest that Queen Street should be left as it is, particularly if proposed changes in the York Central plans adversely affect the Railway Institute buildings, and that the York Central development should make better use of what’s already there.
More …We are now arriving at York Central …
The York Central consultation is still open for comment, until 18 February (deadline extended, was 15 Feb). Some thoughts on the plans for this massive ‘brownfield’ site.
More …York Central consultation period extended
The consultation on the proposals for York Central (aka the ‘teardrop site’) was supposed to be ending today, but the consultation period has been extended to 18 Feb.
More …Approaches to Bootham Park, part 3
Looking at the site of the former nurses’ accommodation in Bootham Park and wondering why it can’t be reused for mental health facilities.
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