The new Stockwood Pete blog strongly argues the case for 'a proper transport hub for Temple Meads' whilst making powerful points about lack of openness and local democracy with respect to the associated land. Its not just green land development that is driven by developers it seems! Good stuff - Pete is sure to be an influential blogger! Local paper report on the issue here.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Joined up thinking needed for joined up transport modes at Temple Meads
The new Stockwood Pete blog strongly argues the case for 'a proper transport hub for Temple Meads' whilst making powerful points about lack of openness and local democracy with respect to the associated land. Its not just green land development that is driven by developers it seems! Good stuff - Pete is sure to be an influential blogger! Local paper report on the issue here.
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being green,
blogging,
Bristol City Council,
democracy,
land,
planning,
public transport
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't our friends Acanthus Ferguson Mann deeply implicated in the land deals that have effectively put the kybosh on a transport hub, in favour of some high falutin "Creative Quarter" or suchlike sustainababble. With AFM's offices at the heart of it all, of course.
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Great links - many thanks dona!
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