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RedArkady · July 9th, 2012, 05:51 PM

Yes, this is very exciting. With the Park Theatre about to open opposite, and rumours of other redevelopments close by, this area will change rapidly in the next few years.

flare · July 10th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Rumours!? I like rumours.... Please tell me something is happening on the block between the bus station and John Jones.

RedArkady · July 10th, 2012, 01:15 PM

Heh, OK. As it happens, Mr Flare, I can do just that.

First, there's this temporary improvement to the block which I understand is now approved after a long impasse. It has planning permission for two years, after which...

Well, the block is owned by City North who are also developing the towers on their larger property above the station. You may be aware that they recently appointed a contractor for the towers and work is due to start early next year. There are even rumours that it will start this autumn. Anyway, I hear from a business owner who has a lease in the smaller block that you mention that City North intend to apply for something high-rise there too once work begins on the towers. His business has been told not to expect to have a long-term future in the current buildings.

Throw in the Park Theatre and various nearby cosmetic improvments...

Together, these developments represent a crucial piece of urban regeneration on old railway lands, like King's Cross in minature. I can't wait.

RedArkady · January 30th, 2013, 04:36 PM

Work finally began this week, with demolition commencing and a temporary vehicle entrance being added on Clifton Terrace.

The development has a Twitter account - @JJArtsBuilding

flare · January 31st, 2013, 11:37 AM

The temporary vehicle extension has been there longer than a week. Good to see it moving along. The Theatre is looking good too.

RedArkady · February 1st, 2013, 10:50 AM

And with City North commencing in April, Finsbury Park is going to be a building site for the next few years.

RedArkady · February 23rd, 2013, 07:21 PM

Demolition underway:

image hosted on flickr

IMAG0208 JJ by RedArkady, on Flickr
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IMAG0206 JJ by RedArkady, on Flick
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IMAG0207 JJ by RedArkady, on Flickr

PadArch · February 25th, 2013, 12:41 PM

looks dreadful!

RedArkady · May 3rd, 2013, 02:53 PM

Lovely: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1730904&type=1

The site has now been cleared and piling is underway.

cnapan · May 4th, 2013, 08:12 PM

image hosted on flickr

I think I prefer the stuff in the foreground! Nice girder.

RedArkady · May 5th, 2013, 01:07 AM

The new building there has been complete for a year and is pretty mediocre, but is separate from the JJ development. That said I think it will look better when the rest of the block is completed around it.

Vnofd5 · May 5th, 2013, 05:13 PM

Anything is better than the crappy 80's low rise that was there before.

cnapan · May 5th, 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vnofd5

Anything is better than the crappy 80's low rise that was there before.

That's true. I like your signature by the way!

RedArkady · May 5th, 2013, 08:59 PM

This is now simultaniously being demolished and under construction. Perhaps the mods can make a title change.

July 10th, 2012, 01:15 PM	#23
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	Heh, OK. As it happens, Mr Flare, I can do just that. First, there's this temporary improvement to the block which I understand is now approved after a long impasse. It has planning permission for two years, after which... Well, the block is owned by City North who are also developing the towers on their larger property above the station. You may be aware that they recently appointed a contractor for the towers and work is due to start early next year. There are even rumours that it will start this autumn. Anyway, I hear from a business owner who has a lease in the smaller block that you mention that City North intend to apply for something high-rise there too once work begins on the towers. His business has been told not to expect to have a long-term future in the current buildings. Throw in the Park Theatre and various nearby cosmetic improvments... Together, these developments represent a crucial piece of urban regeneration on old railway lands, like King's Cross in minature. I can't wait. Last edited by RedArkady; July 10th, 2012 at 01:38 PM.

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Vnofd5 Lord of the Cornish Pasty Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London Posts: 254 Likes (Received): 59	Anything is better than the crappy 80's low rise that was there before. __________________ "Phillip! They're coming! Grab the corgis and run!!!!"

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July 9th, 2012, 05:51 PM	#21
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	Yes, this is very exciting. With the Park Theatre about to open opposite, and rumours of other redevelopments close by, this area will change rapidly in the next few years.

July 10th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#22
flare Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North London Posts: 1,165 Likes (Received): 2	Rumours!? I like rumours.... Please tell me something is happening on the block between the bus station and John Jones.

January 30th, 2013, 04:36 PM	#24
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	Work finally began this week, with demolition commencing and a temporary vehicle entrance being added on Clifton Terrace. The development has a Twitter account - @JJArtsBuilding

January 31st, 2013, 11:37 AM	#25
flare Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North London Posts: 1,165 Likes (Received): 2	The temporary vehicle extension has been there longer than a week. Good to see it moving along. The Theatre is looking good too.

February 1st, 2013, 10:50 AM	#26
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	And with City North commencing in April, Finsbury Park is going to be a building site for the next few years.

February 23rd, 2013, 07:21 PM	#27
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	Demolition underway: image hosted on flickr IMAG0208 JJ by RedArkady, on Flickr image hosted on flickr IMAG0206 JJ by RedArkady, on Flick image hosted on flickr IMAG0207 JJ by RedArkady, on Flickr

February 25th, 2013, 12:41 PM	#28
PadArch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 951 Likes (Received): 30	looks dreadful!

May 4th, 2013, 08:12 PM	#30
cnapan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 840 Likes (Received): 104	image hosted on flickr I think I prefer the stuff in the foreground! Nice girder.

May 5th, 2013, 08:59 PM	#34
RedArkady Viewseeker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 18	This is now simultaniously being demolished and under construction. Perhaps the mods can make a title change.