Mister M Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Apparently, subject to approval, there is going to be a new city centre park planned for next year. It will be called Pounds Park and it will be located on the former site of the fire station between Carver Street and Rockingham Street. This is the proposed layout. I think having a park in the centre is a good idea. The area has been much improved from the Charter Sq that housed the Grovesnor Hotel and Roundabout, now there is a nice restaurant, and pedestrianised seating area that's nice in the Summer. At the moment it looks like a new building is being erected at the bottom of Carver Street - not sure if it's office space or residential..... Edited November 30, 2021 by Mister M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlers Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Bit more on it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sheffieldguide.blog/2021/03/02/pounds-park-plans-for-new-sheffield-city-centre-park-revealed/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, butlers said: Bit more on it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sheffieldguide.blog/2021/03/02/pounds-park-plans-for-new-sheffield-city-centre-park-revealed/amp/ I'd never even registered the existence of the Frieze at the back of the old Co-op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlers Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Me neither There was a tour round the old B and C Co Op ,it was revolutionary at the time modelled in a Sears in Chicago. She pointed out the brick work in the loading bay saying that quality of work pretty much will never be used today. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Meldrew Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Mister M said: I think having a park in the centre is a good idea. The area has been much improved from the Charter Sq that housed the Grovesnor Hotel and Roundabout, now there is a nice restaurant, and pedestrianised seating area that's nice in the Summer. Totally agree. We often sit in the terraced area you mention. The planting here is truly inspired so more of that would be very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I suppose that what with the anticipated high residential expectation of the CC, more of this type of re-use is to be expected. I would like to know what discussion has taken place between the council and the police relative to safety issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Can I be the first dissenter? Love the inner City Park plans, and have mentioned before how impressed we were with how the Furnival Gate landscaping looked. But - Yep there has to be a But. Just who is the target for this new park? Shoppers off the Moor or West Street, people with family's, office workers or just people already in the town centre? Why would you trapes up or to this new park? Shoppers on the Moor are already catered for seating wise if they need a rest. The Peace Gardens cater for the same and families with kids already have the water feature there. So again who is the target market for this park? Crookesey has mentioned anticipated high residential expectation for the City Centre, (unless your talking housing refugees in hotels) (Controversial ) the truth is this type of town living is rarely family orientated and more likely to be young professionals without children. Therefore just who are 'the Families' that are going to be attracted to this new inner City park? ones that will no doubt have a Park nearer to where they live already? Can't see my Mam or any older person doing 'a bit of shopping' on't Moor then making their way up behind Charter row for a 'sit down'. The New Bus interchange is interesting. Just which buss's are actually going to make this 'Park' part of their route? No, I'm not being entirely negative, I wish the new venture well, just don't understand who the new park is aimed at. 'Cycling' gets a mention, should be nice come summer, families, Shoppers and Lycra wearing Cyclist's (& Skate boarders) all sharing one space in perfect harmony Keep safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythefox Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Rockers rule said: Can I be the first dissenter? Love the inner City Park plans, and have mentioned before how impressed we were with how the Furnival Gate landscaping looked. But - Yep there has to be a But. Just who is the target for this new park? Shoppers off the Moor or West Street, people with family's, office workers or just people already in the town centre? Why would you trapes up or to this new park? Shoppers on the Moor are already catered for seating wise if they need a rest. The Peace Gardens cater for the same and families with kids already have the water feature there. So again who is the target market for this park? Crookesey has mentioned anticipated high residential expectation for the City Centre, (unless your talking housing refugees in hotels) (Controversial ) the truth is this type of town living is rarely family orientated and more likely to be young professionals without children. Therefore just who are 'the Families' that are going to be attracted to this new inner City park? ones that will no doubt have a Park nearer to where they live already? Can't see my Mam or any older person doing 'a bit of shopping' on't Moor then making their way up behind Charter row for a 'sit down'. The New Bus interchange is interesting. Just which buss's are actually going to make this 'Park' part of their route? No, I'm not being entirely negative, I wish the new venture well, just don't understand who the new park is aimed at. 'Cycling' gets a mention, should be nice come summer, families, Shoppers and Lycra wearing Cyclist's (& Skate boarders) all sharing one space in perfect harmony Keep safe DRUGGIES, WINOS, BEGGARS and all the other scumbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, jonnythefox said: DRUGGIES, WINOS, BEGGARS and all the other scumbags Oh well, it keeps them off the thoroughfares, and then you can know in advance where to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I like this bit from the bumph. Modern lighting and facilities will help create a space that is safe and usable well into the evenings. After that its a free for all 🙃. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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