A park for the people
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This petition aims to make the councillors of the City of Bradford change their thinking about the Westfield Development in the city centre. As the development has been delayed until at least next year we feel this is the perfect time to suggest that the space be changed into a park space.
The suggestion is that the plot be covered over so that the space is flat and the car park beneath can be used. The flat space above, we believe should then be landscaped and made into suitable parkland by Bradford Parks and Gardens department. This means that the investment be left behind but it also means that the money designated for the City park near centenary sq be put to better use for a space that needs it more.
A park space in this city centre would cut down dramatically on the need for investment in a new development as there would be little need for new land works and the funds needed to encourage business into the city centre would be greatly reduced as there are already many vacant buildings to be moved into. it would also reduce investment into the current proposed city park because there would be no need to knock down any buildings or tear up any already functioning land. This means a lose to some investors but we suggest that this fact should be ignored and the wishes of the citizens be honoured instead.
The suggestion is that the plot be covered over so that the space is flat and the car park beneath can be used. The flat space above, we believe should then be landscaped and made into suitable parkland by Bradford Parks and Gardens department. This means that the investment be left behind but it also means that the money designated for the City park near centenary sq be put to better use for a space that needs it more.
A park space in this city centre would cut down dramatically on the need for investment in a new development as there would be little need for new land works and the funds needed to encourage business into the city centre would be greatly reduced as there are already many vacant buildings to be moved into. it would also reduce investment into the current proposed city park because there would be no need to knock down any buildings or tear up any already functioning land. This means a lose to some investors but we suggest that this fact should be ignored and the wishes of the citizens be honoured instead.
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Elizabeth L
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It would be far better to convert this eyesore into a recreational space than to leave it to become a semi-permanent symbol of poor planning and an advert for stagnation.
18 December 2015
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Ros C
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Great idea, we have enough spaces for shops, now let's make a very needed green space for people!
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Andrew Andmaureenc
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With the downturn in the economy and many retail companies struggling, the planning of buildings for a new retail area is at the very least questionable. The Westfield site is an eyesore and embarrassment to many Bradfordians. The creation of a park in th
7 November 2015
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Saffron C
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We are awash with expensively built office spaces that remain empty. Bring on green spaces and air to breathe.
3 November 2015
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Dot F
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this would attract more people into the city centre which would be good for businesses, and prevent the wonderful buildings eg of Little Germany being hidden
3 November 2015
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