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d4mo85 · June 18th, 2008, 11:55 AM

That's great news! I'm genuinely looking forward to this being completed, it will certainly add to a new Identification for Leicester.

belgrave boy · June 19th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Almost certainly however it could mean the loss of the Phoenix Arts Centre which is already ane established theatre - more venues such as this need springing up in the Cultural Quarter in order for it to attract a greater number of tourists.

Leicity82 · June 19th, 2008, 09:21 PM

It would be nice to see a proper crane on site; as that would add a certain 'prestige' to the construction.

MWRIGH17 · June 20th, 2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leicity82

It would be nice to see a proper crane on site; as that would add a certain 'prestige' to the construction.

You're on your own on this one. RS06 - the crane spotter!

candida · June 20th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Yes, you are a bit weird. Does this turn you on?

Ohhh - multiple cranes!!!!!

d4mo85 · June 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Haha, good old Leicity82 and his crane counts

I do agree Belgrave Boy, the Phoenix is a great little theatre - i've been many times and have enjoyed using it as a cinema and being able to enjoy a pint of beer while watching a film! But it was really beginning to become a little dated, and the interior becoming more tatty gave it a rough look rather than character.

I am pleased though that they will have a brand spanking new home in this build, I just hope something good can come of the Phoenix building.

Leicity82 · June 20th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candida

Yes, you are a bit weird. Does this turn you on?

Ohhh - multiple cranes!!!!!

Sorry doesn't do anything for me.

I'm not that sad!!!

Mark76 · July 9th, 2008, 05:48 PM

I went down to where the DMC is being built and it looked like they were either building or dismantling a crane.

It also looks like they've got a fair bit of the steelwork for the western end already erected.

mph12 · July 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM

belgrave boy · July 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Great photos, much appreciated mph12

As this building is springing up, the view of the convereted factories along Morledge Street from the ring road is being obscured by the DMC which will when finished be a fantatsic building anyway. I think that Morledge street has a nice look to it with those converted mills and factories.

Leicity82 · July 9th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the photos mph12.

This should help spur on the surrounding 'Eastside' scheme.

philkeavo · July 10th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Drove past tonight there is a big crane going up!

Owlyross · July 10th, 2008, 01:31 PM

I'm new here, but I do know that the DMC is intended as a replacement for the Phoenix, showing many of the same kind of films and shows (along with Curve). The Phoenix owners are involved in the new build, along with De Montfort Uni and others...

jaybob · July 10th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Welcome to the forum owlyross. This is potentially a really good development, the mix of different uses, including small businesses. It will take the niche market of the Phoenix and expand it hopefully. It is also good that DMU is involved, giving students a chance to showcase their work, and then hopefully move into the business units once they graduate.

Owlyross · July 10th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks, yeah, it's great... I love the films shown at the Phoenix, and when I was at DMU 10 years ago, we'd have film lectures there. It'll stretch the new media stuff that's happening at DMU right now and allow the general public to see more of what this can bring to the city, which has to be good... I also have mates in the current LCB Depot so that's good too, it makes sense to have these creative businesses and venues in the same area, a proper "media" area of the town.

Leicity82 · July 10th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Welcome Owlyross.

More developments like these are needed in the city, especially in run-down areas.

d4mo85 · July 11th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Welcome Owlyross, nice to see another new member here

Also nice to see the DMC coming along.. I wonder what they'll do to improve the rest of that area? Humberstone Gate East and the areas behind the Athena are a real dogs dinner at the moment.

Leicity82 · July 11th, 2008, 09:56 PM

That's one way of putting it!

btw what's the latest with the old hotel building?

Leicity82 · July 13th, 2008, 04:57 PM

I thought I'd live up to my so called 'crane-spotter' name

and take a photo (albeit a rather rubbish one) of the DMC crane:

Leicity82 · August 11th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Below is the link to the city council's new DMC page:

http://www.leicester.gov.uk/dmc/index.html

June 18th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#101
d4mo85 Tent-based twattery. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 2,213 Likes (Received): 3	That's great news! I'm genuinely looking forward to this being completed, it will certainly add to a new Identification for Leicester. __________________ The historic City of Leicester

June 19th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#103
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	It would be nice to see a proper crane on site; as that would add a certain 'prestige' to the construction. __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

June 20th, 2008, 09:29 AM	#105
candida Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 753 Likes (Received): 0	Yes, you are a bit weird. Does this turn you on? Ohhh - multiple cranes!!!!! __________________ LEICESTER REGENERATION BLOGS: New Leicester Blog Leicester Regeneration Blog LEICESTER DEVELOPMENTS ON WINDOWS LIVE MAP

June 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#106
d4mo85 Tent-based twattery. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 2,213 Likes (Received): 3	Haha, good old Leicity82 and his crane counts I do agree Belgrave Boy, the Phoenix is a great little theatre - i've been many times and have enjoyed using it as a cinema and being able to enjoy a pint of beer while watching a film! But it was really beginning to become a little dated, and the interior becoming more tatty gave it a rough look rather than character. I am pleased though that they will have a brand spanking new home in this build, I just hope something good can come of the Phoenix building. __________________ The historic City of Leicester

July 9th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#108
Mark76 Penguin fancier Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 3,140 Likes (Received): 10	I went down to where the DMC is being built and it looked like they were either building or dismantling a crane. It also looks like they've got a fair bit of the steelwork for the western end already erected. __________________ Everybody loved the great Houdini His ropes and chains drove women wild

June 19th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#102
belgrave boy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 95 Likes (Received): 0	Almost certainly however it could mean the loss of the Phoenix Arts Centre which is already ane established theatre - more venues such as this need springing up in the Cultural Quarter in order for it to attract a greater number of tourists.

July 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#109
mph12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 Likes (Received): 3	__________________ Leicester Projects Live Map

July 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#110
belgrave boy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 95 Likes (Received): 0	Great photos, much appreciated mph12 As this building is springing up, the view of the convereted factories along Morledge Street from the ring road is being obscured by the DMC which will when finished be a fantatsic building anyway. I think that Morledge street has a nice look to it with those converted mills and factories.

July 9th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#111
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	Thanks for the photos mph12. This should help spur on the surrounding 'Eastside' scheme. __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

July 10th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#112
philkeavo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,093 Likes (Received): 0	Drove past tonight there is a big crane going up!

July 10th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#113
Owlyross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 309 Likes (Received): 0	I'm new here, but I do know that the DMC is intended as a replacement for the Phoenix, showing many of the same kind of films and shows (along with Curve). The Phoenix owners are involved in the new build, along with De Montfort Uni and others...

July 10th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#114
jaybob A Tale of Two Cities Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The middle of nowhere Posts: 760 Likes (Received): 0	Welcome to the forum owlyross. This is potentially a really good development, the mix of different uses, including small businesses. It will take the niche market of the Phoenix and expand it hopefully. It is also good that DMU is involved, giving students a chance to showcase their work, and then hopefully move into the business units once they graduate.

July 10th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#115
Owlyross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 309 Likes (Received): 0	Thanks, yeah, it's great... I love the films shown at the Phoenix, and when I was at DMU 10 years ago, we'd have film lectures there. It'll stretch the new media stuff that's happening at DMU right now and allow the general public to see more of what this can bring to the city, which has to be good... I also have mates in the current LCB Depot so that's good too, it makes sense to have these creative businesses and venues in the same area, a proper "media" area of the town.

July 10th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#116
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	Welcome Owlyross. More developments like these are needed in the city, especially in run-down areas. __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

July 11th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#117
d4mo85 Tent-based twattery. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 2,213 Likes (Received): 3	Welcome Owlyross, nice to see another new member here Also nice to see the DMC coming along.. I wonder what they'll do to improve the rest of that area? Humberstone Gate East and the areas behind the Athena are a real dogs dinner at the moment. __________________ The historic City of Leicester

July 11th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#118
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	That's one way of putting it! btw what's the latest with the old hotel building? __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

July 13th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#119
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	I thought I'd live up to my so called 'crane-spotter' name and take a photo (albeit a rather rubbish one) of the DMC crane: __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

August 11th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#120
Leicity82 Leicester - why not? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: City of Leicester, UK Posts: 8,451 Likes (Received): 5	Below is the link to the city council's new DMC page: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/dmc/index.html __________________ LEICESTER - CITY WHERE THE KING (RICHARD III) WAS FOUND IN A CAR PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~New Leicester Blog ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come on Leicester lurkers, join the forum!

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