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http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/9817354/Critics-slam-ugly-waterfront-plan
hno:

from today's Dom Post. Getting a bit frustrating that WW are against everything for that site. Public space is great on the water front but the most active areas are around the buildings/cafes/bars. That end of the waterfront is just a bit shit at the moment.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/9817354/Critics-slam-ugly-waterfront-plan

Word. People say Auckland has a negative attitude but Wellington appears to be much worse. No flyover, no airport extension, etc. Apart from a few buildings in the city (Telecom, IRD) what good has happened in Wellington in the last 5-10 years?

Edit: Ok they got new trains too, thats a start.

mathlete said:

Word. People say Auckland has a negative attitude but Wellington appears to be much worse. No flyover, no airport extension, etc. Apart from a few buildings in the city (Telecom, IRD) what good has happened in Wellington in the last 5-10 years?

Edit: Ok they got new trains too, thats a start.

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Interestingly, the biggest objector to the Waterfront Hilton wasn't the usual suspects at Waterfront Watch, but the Intercontinental Hotel. 3 guesses as to why.

With the Basin Reserve flyover, it's less an issue of build or not build, but rather what should be built. I'm personally of the view that flyovers are a relic of a previous century, but at the same time, the roads around the Basin Reserve are well overdue for a redesign.

This, more apartments

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-pos...y/9683038/Developer-may-hold-on-to-apartments

"character of the street"

^^^ lol i think they mean the 'Archaus character' to match their other two building on the street. At least its not a copy of the neighbor, which i wrongly assumed they were planning.

But at least we have this inching a little closer. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/9917128/Kumutoto-green-light

Back over from Melbourne for a bit, going to go into the city and take some snaps and see whats going on in a couple of days.

There are a couple projects that are pretty much done. I haven't had a chance to get photos yet though.

Looks like that new apartment building on Wigan St is nearly at full height...

yep, it's a while away from looking like that though.

It's pretty simple. People congregate around food. Need more locations with small food stands and public seating.

Is there much in the way of the street food/food truck craze in Wellington?

An indoor market with these, and a dining area (think Chelsea Markets, Gotham, even Singapore hawker centres but nicer) would work, as would an outdoor location.

And of course a big central food produce market like in Barcelona or Borough would be great also. Many of the establishments in there are smaller but semi-permanent.

cle said:

Is there much in the way of the street food/food truck craze in Wellington?

An indoor market with these, and a dining area (think Chelsea Markets, Gotham, even Singapore hawker centres but nicer) would work, as would an outdoor location.

And of course a big central food produce market like in Barcelona or Borough would be great also. Many of the establishments in there are smaller but semi-permanent.

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Yep, right here: http://capitalmarket.co.nz/category/drink-eat/

Will there be a Carl's Jr restaurant anytime soon in Wellington?

marie J said:

Will there be a Carl's Jr restaurant anytime soon in Wellington?

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mmmm that would be amazing!

dmanww said:

Doesn't seem to be much activity on the forums recently.

Here is what's going on with the site on Willis. From 20 Apr 14

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Can someone pleeeease take some update pics of this one?