Yes, as I said, modern day Draper's Gardens. As in the shape. In fact 1 West India Quay could have been what a reclad Draper's Gardens would have looked like.
...And unfortunately that's the view that most people get of it, from the A13 or the DLR. The front looks great I think, but the back is a disgrace... It pretty much sums up Canary Wharf; shiny towers turning their backs on the local poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
Think that the poll promotes a promising attitude from my point of view, in both the opposition to Skyrscrapers in the West End and also the overwhelming support in favour of building skyscrapers. Whilst skyscrapers are definately the future of the city, the history and tradition should not be trampled on.
... but still they twist the title into: "Most Londoners fear Livingstone's power to approve new buildings."
OK, the poll said 71% of people disprove of the mayor's new powers, but they make almost zero acknowledgement of the fact that almost 60% of Londoners (in the poll) approve of skyscrapers in some way.
Planning should not be left to politicians. We need an independent body combining all opinions, just like the FSA does in finance. This provides stability and a professional environment.
70% disapprove of the mayors new powers but at the same time the yougov poll shows that almost 60% of londoners agree with the mayors policies with another 14% not knowing. hahah. ken isnt just a politican though, he has huge experience for example on the housing committee for lambeth. ive met ken a couple of times and he knows exactly what hes on about. most politicans shouldnt have anything to do with the planning system because they know nothing but he definitely does. a great example is how he slagged off the rueben brothers saying if they didnt like him they could go back to iran and try business there because they were trying to take advantage. i fear though for the planning environment when he's gone.
The Wharf's round-up of all the latest in Docklands development - from towers to hotels
A DEVELOPER who wants to build a hotel, apartments, cafes, pubs and offices in Indescon Court in Millharbour was given planning permission on Wednesday.
The development will include a 25-storey hotel, with a sky garden on the eighth and ninth floors and a private courtyard in the centre of the complex.
The buildings will replace industrial warehouses built in the 1980s as part of the Isle of Dogs Enterprise zone.
Planning applications heard by Tower Hamlets Council last Wednesday (July 19)
The Wharf's round-up of all the latest in Docklands development - from towers to hotels
A DEVELOPER who wants to build a hotel, apartments, cafes, pubs and offices in Indescon Court in Millharbour was given planning permission on Wednesday.
The development will include a 25-storey hotel, with a sky garden on the eighth and ninth floors and a private courtyard in the centre of the complex.
The buildings will replace industrial warehouses built in the 1980s as part of the Isle of Dogs Enterprise zone.
Planning applications heard by Tower Hamlets Council last Wednesday (July 19)
In the Canary Wharf area... Pan Peninsula East (147m), Pan Peninsula West (118m), Crossharbour (131m), State Street HQ (71m) and 10 Churchill Place (50m) for certain.
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