The future of Wood Green - Harringay online2024-03-29T05:13:40Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/the-future-of-wood-green?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A824390&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA lot of the chain stores are…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-02-29:844301:Comment:8440362016-02-29T10:39:38.314ZJayveehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Jayvee
<p>A lot of the chain stores are moving out maybe they know something we dont - like they're going to knock the whole thing down and build a Westfield. I wouldnt mind, it cant be worse that it is.</p>
<p>A lot of the chain stores are moving out maybe they know something we dont - like they're going to knock the whole thing down and build a Westfield. I wouldnt mind, it cant be worse that it is.</p> Yesterday I noticed that what…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-02-29:844301:Comment:8438142016-02-29T09:47:30.496ZOmotnhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/omotn8
<p>Yesterday I noticed that what was Wallis (just about opposite what used to be Marks and Spencer) is now empty, as are two shops on either side of it. Ties in neatly with the two articles but makes that stretch of road a sorry site/sight. The former M and S is now occupied by some very enterprising young men calling themselves "Factory Outlet". Regrettably I could find nothing I wanted to buy, tho' I was a bit tempted by their centrifugal spin dry mop.</p>
<p>Is there any news on how…</p>
<p>Yesterday I noticed that what was Wallis (just about opposite what used to be Marks and Spencer) is now empty, as are two shops on either side of it. Ties in neatly with the two articles but makes that stretch of road a sorry site/sight. The former M and S is now occupied by some very enterprising young men calling themselves "Factory Outlet". Regrettably I could find nothing I wanted to buy, tho' I was a bit tempted by their centrifugal spin dry mop.</p>
<p>Is there any news on how <a href="http://www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration/wood-green/get-involved" target="_blank">the consultation</a> is coming along?</p> TO the extent that the prefer…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-02-29:844301:Comment:8438122016-02-29T09:00:37.112ZClive Carterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/CliveCarter
<p>TO the extent that the <em>preferred option</em> depends on new retail bricks and mortar, this aspect of the <em>Complete Transformation</em> may be heading in the wrong direction. </p>
<p>I note two BBC news items, almost side by side on their front page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35684829" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morrisons signs deal to sell food to Amazon customers…</a></p>
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<p>TO the extent that the <em>preferred option</em> depends on new retail bricks and mortar, this aspect of the <em>Complete Transformation</em> may be heading in the wrong direction. </p>
<p>I note two BBC news items, almost side by side on their front page:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35684829" target="_blank">Morrisons signs deal to sell food to Amazon customers</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35681474" target="_blank">900,000 UK retail jobs could be lost by 2025, warns BRC</a></p>
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<p>There may not exist a need for <em>larger retail floorplates</em> in future. </p>
<p></p> What a way to run a railway.…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-13:844301:Comment:8271232016-01-13T20:05:00.292ZStephenBlnhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/IsarSteve
<p>What a way to run a railway. <a href="http://www.londonreconnections.com/2016/queen-v-sos-dft/" target="_blank">http://www.londonreconnections.com/2016/queen-v-sos-dft/</a></p>
<p>Only added this Michael, as I'm not sure if you're aware of the site.</p>
<p>What a way to run a railway. <a href="http://www.londonreconnections.com/2016/queen-v-sos-dft/" target="_blank">http://www.londonreconnections.com/2016/queen-v-sos-dft/</a></p>
<p>Only added this Michael, as I'm not sure if you're aware of the site.</p> 'Haringey: Wood Green' is on…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-13:844301:Comment:8271752016-01-13T08:04:22.146ZClive Carterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/CliveCarter
<p>'Haringey: Wood Green' is on the agenda at the real estate show MIPIM, 15-18 March at Cannes:</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.londonatmipim.com/programme-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wednesday</a></strong> 16th March at 14:30. </p>
<p>Speakers include Cllr Claire Kober, Leader, Haringey Council.</p>
<p>The venue is just 100m from the <em>Casino Barrière Le Croisette-Cannes</em> […</p>
<p>'Haringey: Wood Green' is on the agenda at the real estate show MIPIM, 15-18 March at Cannes:</p>
<p><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.londonatmipim.com/programme-1/" target="_blank">Wednesday</a></strong> 16th March at 14:30. </p>
<p>Speakers include Cllr Claire Kober, Leader, Haringey Council.</p>
<p>The venue is just 100m from the <em>Casino Barrière Le Croisette-Cannes</em> [<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Casino+Barri%C3%A8re+Le+Croisette+-+Cannes/@43.550871,7.0153123,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x12ce818e0fae393d:0x90e587ce25a9fa1d" target="_blank">ici</a></strong>]<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>However the general public is not invited.</p>
<p>if you're interested in attending, you'll need a "<strong><a href="http://www.londonatmipim.com/ways-to-join/" target="_blank">package</a></strong>".</p>
<p></p> Having spent more than a week…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-11:844301:Comment:8268872016-01-11T17:24:50.100ZOld-Age-Emporium(OAE)https://harringayonline.com/profile/OldAgeEmporiumOAE
<p>Having spent more than a week in deep cogitation over these <strong><span style="color: #4f5855; font-size: 12.2182px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.9927px;">significant interventions aimed at unlocking the development potential of the wider town centre area through radical changes in the layout of existing urban blocks,</span></strong> <span style="color: #4f5855; font-size: 12.2182px; line-height: 21.9927px;">I have been forced to conclude that my house on Whiteman Road West will…</span></p>
<p>Having spent more than a week in deep cogitation over these <strong><span style="color: #4f5855; font-size: 12.2182px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.9927px;">significant interventions aimed at unlocking the development potential of the wider town centre area through radical changes in the layout of existing urban blocks,</span> </strong><span style="color: #4f5855; font-size: 12.2182px; line-height: 21.9927px;">I have been forced to conclude that my house on Whiteman Road West will never make the magic Million threshold - surely the definition of leisured Ladder Living - so I am moving forthwith to Blackboy Lane East, abandoning all my aspirations.</span><span style="color: #4f5855; font-size: 12.2182px; line-height: 21.9927px;"> </span></p> better access to places like…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-11:844301:Comment:8267762016-01-11T14:29:09.084ZStephenBlnhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/IsarSteve
<p><em>better access to places like Crouch End/Muswell Hill/all points north</em></p>
<p>Unfortunately, Crouch End's Underground aspirations fell victim to post-war austerity. Shortsightedly, Haringey allowed building on both the Palace Gates Line from Seven Sisters, as well as on the Northern Heights Line. Both of which would be very heavily used today, if still in existence.</p>
<p>The Underground map would have looked very different. One from my collection - A 1940 Wallposter…</p>
<p><em>better access to places like Crouch End/Muswell Hill/all points north</em></p>
<p>Unfortunately, Crouch End's Underground aspirations fell victim to post-war austerity. Shortsightedly, Haringey allowed building on both the Palace Gates Line from Seven Sisters, as well as on the Northern Heights Line. Both of which would be very heavily used today, if still in existence.</p>
<p>The Underground map would have looked very different. One from my collection - A 1940 Wallposter <a rel="nofollow" href="https://flic.kr/p/C49ks8" target="_blank">https://flic.kr/p/C49ks8</a> .</p> I actually agree with you Ste…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-11:844301:Comment:8267732016-01-11T11:55:09.103ZMichael Andersonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/17bathgate
I actually agree with you Stephen. The route seems the result of trying to please interests all along the proposed line. I think it would be very difficult to argue that our part of north London is poorly provided with public transport options. But if this is where they are determined to drive it through I think connecting effectively with the Hertford/Welwyn lines would be the best of a bad job. I personally would much rather see money spent on light rail/tram schemes that gave better access…
I actually agree with you Stephen. The route seems the result of trying to please interests all along the proposed line. I think it would be very difficult to argue that our part of north London is poorly provided with public transport options. But if this is where they are determined to drive it through I think connecting effectively with the Hertford/Welwyn lines would be the best of a bad job. I personally would much rather see money spent on light rail/tram schemes that gave better access to places like Crouch End/Muswell Hill/all points north and improved south and east London transport. Cost, speed and effectiveness…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-11:844301:Comment:8266652016-01-11T11:29:51.625ZStephenBlnhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/IsarSteve
<p><em>Cost, speed and effectiveness (insofar as how well it connects to other transport) will be much more of a driver. Connecting at Alexandra Palace gives easy access to both the Hertford and Welwyn Garden City branches.</em></p>
<p>Maybe, but only seen from a N4 N8 N11 N22 point of view.</p>
<p>This branch of CR2 is in my opinion, not a good investment for London as a whole. (Set out by me on another thread). The choice of prime sites to plant stations is also being pushed to get as much…</p>
<p><em>Cost, speed and effectiveness (insofar as how well it connects to other transport) will be much more of a driver. Connecting at Alexandra Palace gives easy access to both the Hertford and Welwyn Garden City branches.</em></p>
<p>Maybe, but only seen from a N4 N8 N11 N22 point of view.</p>
<p>This branch of CR2 is in my opinion, not a good investment for London as a whole. (Set out by me on another thread). The choice of prime sites to plant stations is also being pushed to get as much profit as possible out of the developments. Local authorities see a new line/station as a way of getting higher value local development, at the price of having 7-10 years of building work disruption, as well as blight before work starts. </p>
<p>Connect the CR2 Branch up to the Overground at Dalston and you'd have me on board. But I'm not the only one who thinks the present plan is a dog's dinner. Do you follow transport forums and the railway press?</p> I agree that there is much al…tag:harringayonline.com,2016-01-11:844301:Comment:8266592016-01-11T07:41:18.559ZMichael Andersonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/17bathgate
I agree that there is much already there that should be preserved and enhanced. If you look up, rather than at the shop fronts, when going up the High Road from Turnpke Lane to the shopping city there are some beautiful buildings hidden behind terrible shop fronts. Stand with your back to McDonalds (always a good idea) and have a gaze at the buildings that make up Cheapside and imagine them with something more sympathetic at street level.
I agree that there is much already there that should be preserved and enhanced. If you look up, rather than at the shop fronts, when going up the High Road from Turnpke Lane to the shopping city there are some beautiful buildings hidden behind terrible shop fronts. Stand with your back to McDonalds (always a good idea) and have a gaze at the buildings that make up Cheapside and imagine them with something more sympathetic at street level.