michael wrote:The images at the meeting today were much more impressive. That image was enlarged to the size of a wall with the whole park shown, as well as lots of local landmarks.
I don't think we learnt much new from today's meeting. Possibly a little more about Mr Ni's motivation but not a lot about the content of the palace or the developer's projections for traffic.
Generally comments from the floor appeared concerned but not completely opposed to the development, perhaps they were just being kind.
Thanks Michael for attending and trying to get information on behalf of those you represent. It sounds as though the sales pitch is not much different to the session I attended, just bigger pictures and a slicker presentation, heavy on conjecture but light on detail.
My neighbour went to the 3pm session on Saturday and said it was shambolic. Not enough space, the Arup rep spoke for 45 mins only leaving 15mins for questions. As there were over 100 people wanting to speak it got heated. The Bromley rep, was a gum chewing bouncer, who refused to give his name.
No information about use will be released until the ZRG are given control of the park. The transport issue, was glossed over with focus on new buses but no research into the impact of 20 extra busses an hour will have on local roads and bus networks. No mention of the need for a much bigger bus station. No mention of the impact of car journeys. No mention of the fact that as the aim is to attract large numbers outside if peak times this means the enter area will be operating with constant peak flow traffic and commuters. This has serious implications for the health and quality of life of those of us who live within the ZRG controlled parking zone areas.
Of course until the ZRG come clean with their plan it is hard to predict how many journeys will be made, when they are likely to occur and what mode of transport will be taken, but one of the uses the Arup rep spoke about was art rooms and auctions. This activity requires the use of large delivery/collection vehicles that take place daily and due to the nature of the sales, not Bargain Hunters but all very pricey, I don't see prospective collectors coming on the 122.
I came across the Crystal Palace Local facebook page this weekend, some interesting discussion. Here's a sample:
SeNineteen Wanderer Couldn't agree more Jason John Butcher. I'm not anti rebuilding, but I am anti rebuilding-for-the-sake-of-it with little regard for the community or the area, however you choose to define those things. And unless they become a lot more forthcoming about what this project is really about, and sharpish, I fear that's exactly what we'll get.
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Jason John Butcher too right! these 'politicians' forget they were elected to REPRESENT the interests of their electorate, so far, from what I can see, the only interests being served here are the developers'. does make me wonder whether there is anything in it personall...See More
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Louise Yates This land was Penge Common long before it was the final resting place for the Great Exhibition Hall.. Rebuilding for the sake of it is not an argument; creating a space all can enjoy and which will not directly conflict with the Triangle is. What is being attempted is underhand at best and robbery of public open space at worst.