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Tealeaf · 25-11-2008, 14:35

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I asked those organising it if I could post the questions on here on their behalf to get some additional views.

Here are the questions

And here are my answers (concentating on the town centre).

1. There is always the good, bad and the ugly but what do you love about Accrington and what are the great things that make it unique?

Magnificent Victoran Architecture highlights a well laid out town centre

2. When visiting the town centre, where do you go; is market a place you visit, do you stop, people watch, meet friends, have a coffee or just pass by? What currently happens in the spaces around the town hall and market place?

Shop, certainly not drink.

3. What is the Pennine Landscape?

A Marketing gimmick

4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs?

I notice that the Elevate site refers to Peel Square. Where did this name come from? I know of Peel Steet and the bus station, but no square. I suspect this is another marketing gimmick, although somewhat premptive.

Without being accused of overkill in relation to the Pals (excuse the dreadful pun), why not give the intended square a reminder, in the form of the name of the village that was their intended objective that fateful day, i.e Serre Square or Place? That would also serve to enhance Accy's Euro credentials.

5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre?

Christmas

6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of?

Hotpot

7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns?

Gradual development rater than wholescale rebuild

8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel?

Use local stone and Accy Brick within the design; plant some Oak trees.

9. New public spaces will be created in front of the town hall, market place and in the space currently occupied by the bus station in Peel Street. What do you, the residents of Accrington, want to see in these spaces?

As above, with stone paths and lawn areas.

10. What would make Accrington a better place?

Stop the Tesco development. Do something about the back of the townhall overlooking Boadway. Expand the pedestrian only area.

Happy Now, Gayle?

25-11-2008, 14:35	#12
Tealeaf God Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paradise Lost Posts: 7,220 Liked: 11 times Rep Power: 4266	Re: Pennine Lancashire Squared [quote=Gayle;654690] I asked those organising it if I could post the questions on here on their behalf to get some additional views. Here are the questions And here are my answers (concentating on the town centre). 1. There is always the good, bad and the ugly but what do you love about Accrington and what are the great things that make it unique? Magnificent Victoran Architecture highlights a well laid out town centre 2. When visiting the town centre, where do you go; is market a place you visit, do you stop, people watch, meet friends, have a coffee or just pass by? What currently happens in the spaces around the town hall and market place? Shop, certainly not drink. 3. What is the Pennine Landscape? A Marketing gimmick 4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs? I notice that the Elevate site refers to Peel Square. Where did this name come from? I know of Peel Steet and the bus station, but no square. I suspect this is another marketing gimmick, although somewhat premptive. Without being accused of overkill in relation to the Pals (excuse the dreadful pun), why not give the intended square a reminder, in the form of the name of the village that was their intended objective that fateful day, i.e Serre Square or Place? That would also serve to enhance Accy's Euro credentials. 5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre? Christmas 6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of? Hotpot 7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns? Gradual development rater than wholescale rebuild 8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel? Use local stone and Accy Brick within the design; plant some Oak trees. 9. New public spaces will be created in front of the town hall, market place and in the space currently occupied by the bus station in Peel Street. What do you, the residents of Accrington, want to see in these spaces? As above, with stone paths and lawn areas. 10. What would make Accrington a better place? Stop the Tesco development. Do something about the back of the townhall overlooking Boadway. Expand the pedestrian only area. Happy Now, Gayle?