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The kevolution · 26-11-2008, 06:51

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?

I love the fact that you're never too far from the countryside wherever you are in town. Almost everywhere you go the surrounding scenery makes itself known.

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?

I almost always visit the market but going into the town centre is usually a shopping (or librarying) experience.

3. What is the Pennine Landscape?

Hills.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

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

Autumn, when the conkers are falling from the trees outside the Market Hall.

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

Steak Pudding, Chips and Gravy.

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

I don't consider that there remains much of an Accrington character any more. For every down-to-earth, friendly and helpful family (like my neighbours) there's an introverted, closeted family (like my other neighbours) and/or a bunch of insensitive, self centred ruffians (like my former neighbours).

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

We don't all have flat caps and whippets. (Or Burberry caps and Staffordshire terriers)

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?

I want to see a space with both open space and seating. Somewhere that special events can have a focus but not containing the kind of pretentious tosh that tends to get vandalised on a Saturday night.

10. What would make Accrington a better place?

Regaining some of its lost community spirit.

26-11-2008, 06:51	#20
The kevolution Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shenyang, China Posts: 62 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Pennine Lancashire Squared 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? I love the fact that you're never too far from the countryside wherever you are in town. Almost everywhere you go the surrounding scenery makes itself known. 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? I almost always visit the market but going into the town centre is usually a shopping (or librarying) experience. 3. What is the Pennine Landscape? Hills. 4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs? Nothing comes to mind. 5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre? Autumn, when the conkers are falling from the trees outside the Market Hall. 6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of? Steak Pudding, Chips and Gravy. 7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns? I don't consider that there remains much of an Accrington character any more. For every down-to-earth, friendly and helpful family (like my neighbours) there's an introverted, closeted family (like my other neighbours) and/or a bunch of insensitive, self centred ruffians (like my former neighbours). 8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel? We don't all have flat caps and whippets. (Or Burberry caps and Staffordshire terriers) 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? I want to see a space with both open space and seating. Somewhere that special events can have a focus but not containing the kind of pretentious tosh that tends to get vandalised on a Saturday night. 10. What would make Accrington a better place? Regaining some of its lost community spirit.