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Not sure Tony but I think those dark areas at the base of the pumphouse tower are creepers - there used to be a small garden in that area.

I wasn't going to, but people are raving about it, so I must say I am getting increasingly tempted, despite the £6 ticket. Quote: Originally Posted by markonasty They have really gone to town on their shopfront. I haven't seen it in person, but am I right in thinking it breaks the frontage of South John Street? One of the things I like about South John Street is that it presents a uniform frontage along that side of the street,...

Lovely building that pumphouse, would love to know more about it. Is it used for anything today?

Cheers Martin, I was down town about 2ish and it was mad busy all over town, it seems Liverpool shopping is going to have a good Christmas despite the recession.

Quote: Originally Posted by Evertonian Really good ideas. I have a half finished model of this set of ideas, need to get it finished....

If the Liverpool One wheel stays I cant see the Arena one being a success. The views from the Albert Dock should be better but Liverpool One has the huge benefits of footfall on its doorstep.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris B I haven't seen it in person, but am I right in thinking it breaks the frontage of South John Street? One of the things I like about South John Street is that it presents a uniform frontage along that side of the street, with just the Monsoon unit stepping out just slightly, and using a different colour to add interest. I don't think I like the idea of different shops doing their own thing to the...

Sadly, it also demonstrates the sheep like mentality of developers. Having gone through a craze for one bedroom rabbit hutch flats they are now caught up in a craze to build student accommodation here there and everywhere. This approach (chasing the short term buck) doesn't provide the groundwork for a sustainable city. Although, having said that it certainly a lot better than building any more low density housing developments.

Quote: Originally Posted by ramsbrook If the Liverpool One wheel stays I cant see the Arena one being a success. The views from the Albert Dock should be better but Liverpool One has the huge benefits of footfall on its doorstep. The Liverpool One wheel is not staying - it is the other one that has 12 months permission

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris B I haven't seen it in person, but am I right in thinking it breaks the frontage of South John Street? One of the things I like about South John Street is that it presents a uniform frontage along that side of the street, with just the Monsoon unit stepping out just slightly, and using a different colour to add interest. I don't think I like the idea of different shops doing their own thing to the...