Leopold Square Redevelopment - Page 7

paulmat · January 30th, 2007, 10:58 PM

This sounds better each time we get news about it. I think this development is pretty unique. The only thing I can think of that kind of compares is Brindley Place in Birmingham, but this is miles better (although smaller).

If they can get lot's of non-chain places it'll be excellent.

SheffCity · January 31st, 2007, 08:58 AM

Walked past this morning and they have the whole pavement on the Leopold Street side dug up. They are also burning off the road markings. From the painted guides on the road it looks like it is going to include a lay-by kind of arrangement I guess for either parking or dropping off etc.

Whilst most welcome in car hating Sheffield, will the development not have a car park of any kind?

paulmat · January 31st, 2007, 09:42 AM

I dont think it does. Not cause of car-hateing, but there's just no space for it.

Plus there's about 4/5 car parks in the planning.

SheffCity · January 31st, 2007, 10:08 AM

I do think Sheffield needs some more safe late night car parks.

These are generally the NCP ones to be honest, but out of all the NCP car parks in the city centre, only one (Arundel Gate) is open past 10pm (they ar eopen 24 hours).

With so many restaurants, bars and attractions opening, it would make sense if more were open into the early hours to give people access to safe parking.

I can understand about there being no space there though. It would be nice to hav ethe small surface car park to the rear of the City Hall (next to the NUM building) "tarted" up a bit and made mor inviting and secure. It would be ideal for that area.

unners · January 31st, 2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by keithmdw

Walked past this morning and they have the whole pavement on the Leopold Street side dug up. They are also burning off the road markings. From the painted guides on the road it looks like it is going to include a lay-by kind of arrangement I guess for either parking or dropping off etc.

Whilst most welcome in car hating Sheffield, will the development not have a car park of any kind?

They have also removed the advertising hoarding on the West St side today.

paulmat · January 31st, 2007, 07:58 PM

But it's no-where near finished yet is it? Maybe it's just something for access?

SheffCity · January 31st, 2007, 09:12 PM

I walk past there in a morning so will have a good look.

lewisskinner · February 1st, 2007, 12:58 AM

Could City Hall carpark be made multi-storey as part of NUM redevelopment plans? That was bars/restaurants wasn't it?

SheffCity · February 1st, 2007, 08:31 AM

Walked past this morning, the boards are still up on West Street, but the ads are gone and it's just plain boards. They have also dug up the entire pavement and part of the road on Leopold Street. Still looks like it is months away from finishing though.

A MSCP next to the NUM building would be ideal. The business it would get from the City Hall and all these new developments woul dbe very high I would imagine.

I go to the City Hall every few months for one event or another, and because of the lack of late-night secure parking use Arudnel Gate. It never feels safe walking back from the City Hall to Arundel Gate after an event. A car park bang next door would be superb for a number of reasons.

jozblade · February 1st, 2007, 08:48 AM

There is a NCP car park down near Campo Lane and the Chimes, it shuts about 10-11 though!

The current car park to be turned in to a multi storey would do great busines i think. There is always events at city and with the new developments anyway it would make business.

SheffCity · February 1st, 2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

There is a NCP car park down near Campo Lane and the Chimes, it shuts about 10-11 though!

NCP under St James House and next to the Chimes on Campo Lane shuts at 7:30 (6:30 on Saturday and not open on Sunday). Hartshead Square (other end of Campo Lane) is open until 10pm I think. Neither are suitable if going to an event at the City Hall as many finish around the 10pm mark.

EDIT: And even if Hartsheat Square were open later, I would feel even less safe walking there than Arundel Gate.

paulmat · February 1st, 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewisskinner

Could City Hall carpark be made multi-storey as part of NUM redevelopment plans? That was bars/restaurants wasn't it?

There is a small bit of Multi-Story car park in the proposed building, but I don't know if it would be open to the public, or just for workers in the buildings.

SheffCity · February 2nd, 2007, 08:23 AM

West Street side has certainly had the ad boards took down. You can now see right into the building/site.

I really should carry a camera with me, as the one on my phone is rubbish!

I notice that they are using the same sandstone(type) stuff to clad the bottom as seems to be used a lot around Sheffield Centre.

hella good · February 3rd, 2007, 11:22 AM

jozblade · February 3rd, 2007, 11:44 AM

Cant wait for this to be completed. It will be brilliant!

lewisskinner · February 4th, 2007, 03:54 PM

I don't think I've ever seen that hoarding before. I really like the fountain. Sheffield's really going for it on water-features! Just a shame they don't keep the ones at Barker's Pool working properly...

paulmat · February 6th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Had a peek in as I went past today, and it's starting to look pretty impressive.

hella good · February 22nd, 2007, 06:39 PM

Unisol · February 22nd, 2007, 09:29 PM

I have site meeting there tomorrow.

I'll try and sneak some pics.

shefflad · February 25th, 2007, 12:21 PM

dont think it can be a drop off layby by the restaurant - cos only buses and trams are allowed up there...

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January 30th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#121
paulmat ß∂NNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield/Leeds Posts: 11,526 Likes (Received): 1	This sounds better each time we get news about it. I think this development is pretty unique. The only thing I can think of that kind of compares is Brindley Place in Birmingham, but this is miles better (although smaller). If they can get lot's of non-chain places it'll be excellent.

January 31st, 2007, 08:58 AM	#122
SheffCity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,640 Likes (Received): 0	Walked past this morning and they have the whole pavement on the Leopold Street side dug up. They are also burning off the road markings. From the painted guides on the road it looks like it is going to include a lay-by kind of arrangement I guess for either parking or dropping off etc. Whilst most welcome in car hating Sheffield, will the development not have a car park of any kind?

January 31st, 2007, 09:42 AM	#123
paulmat ß∂NNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield/Leeds Posts: 11,526 Likes (Received): 1	I dont think it does. Not cause of car-hateing, but there's just no space for it. Plus there's about 4/5 car parks in the planning.

January 31st, 2007, 10:08 AM	#124
SheffCity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,640 Likes (Received): 0	I do think Sheffield needs some more safe late night car parks. These are generally the NCP ones to be honest, but out of all the NCP car parks in the city centre, only one (Arundel Gate) is open past 10pm (they ar eopen 24 hours). With so many restaurants, bars and attractions opening, it would make sense if more were open into the early hours to give people access to safe parking. I can understand about there being no space there though. It would be nice to hav ethe small surface car park to the rear of the City Hall (next to the NUM building) "tarted" up a bit and made mor inviting and secure. It would be ideal for that area.

January 31st, 2007, 07:58 PM	#126
paulmat ß∂NNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield/Leeds Posts: 11,526 Likes (Received): 1	But it's no-where near finished yet is it? Maybe it's just something for access?

January 31st, 2007, 09:12 PM	#127
SheffCity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,640 Likes (Received): 0	I walk past there in a morning so will have a good look.

February 1st, 2007, 08:31 AM	#129
SheffCity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,640 Likes (Received): 0	Walked past this morning, the boards are still up on West Street, but the ads are gone and it's just plain boards. They have also dug up the entire pavement and part of the road on Leopold Street. Still looks like it is months away from finishing though. A MSCP next to the NUM building would be ideal. The business it would get from the City Hall and all these new developments woul dbe very high I would imagine. I go to the City Hall every few months for one event or another, and because of the lack of late-night secure parking use Arudnel Gate. It never feels safe walking back from the City Hall to Arundel Gate after an event. A car park bang next door would be superb for a number of reasons.

February 1st, 2007, 08:48 AM	#130
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	There is a NCP car park down near Campo Lane and the Chimes, it shuts about 10-11 though! The current car park to be turned in to a multi storey would do great busines i think. There is always events at city and with the new developments anyway it would make business.

February 2nd, 2007, 08:23 AM	#133
SheffCity Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,640 Likes (Received): 0	West Street side has certainly had the ad boards took down. You can now see right into the building/site. I really should carry a camera with me, as the one on my phone is rubbish! I notice that they are using the same sandstone(type) stuff to clad the bottom as seems to be used a lot around Sheffield Centre.

February 3rd, 2007, 11:44 AM	#135
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	Cant wait for this to be completed. It will be brilliant!

February 6th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#137
paulmat ß∂NNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield/Leeds Posts: 11,526 Likes (Received): 1	Had a peek in as I went past today, and it's starting to look pretty impressive.

February 25th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#140
shefflad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24 Likes (Received): 0	dont think it can be a drop off layby by the restaurant - cos only buses and trams are allowed up there...

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