Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company

22 Comments

Derek Tolley-Newell

SOmething I have long held to be obvious and it seems something that everyone I speak to holds to be equally obvious is that the railyway triangle should be used for just that. It should be a triangular railway station in the middle of the city. This would allow trains to call at Gloucester regardless of their direction of travel and final destination. This development should be akin to those in London with a modern bus station, car parking, shops and offices above. Nobdoy wants Gloucester Parkway. It would destroy even more farmland,lead to the closure of both Gloucester and Cheltenham railway stations and increase road traffic with residents of both Gloucester and Cheltenham having to drive further tot reach the new Parkway. Why is that the powers that be cannot see the obvious choice which is bound to be cheaper in the long term?
Posted on 29/Jun/2008

Jesson

As has been mentioned many times, a station is needed here.

You step of the train into a sweeping modern structure. You pass into the main station concourse, with shops, some cafes, a bar and a restaurant. You have two choices of exit.

One exit takes you outside. You cross the taxi rank and take a walkway round the bus station, where you see reasonably priced municipally-run buses, extremely efficient because there are no shareholders to think about, and emerge on a large plaza containing cafes with outside seating and excellent shopping. On the far side is a tall, modern and distinctive landmark building. To one side of this building you can see the cathedral, both complementing each other.

Down a tree lined boulevard, past international businesses, continental style bars and entertainment venues. You reach a park, with grass areas, lakes and landscaped garden areas. A walk across it in one direction takes you to a museum, and another direction takes you to a world class entertainment venue. From this park a wide landscaped pedestrian path takes you to the historic center.

Taking the other exit takes you down a enclosed walkway, illuminated by coloured lights. It takes you to another platform. Here a train is waiting to transport you directly to the central station. No hassle, and little waiting as the shuttle runs every 10 minutes, and is completely free.

At the central station, you see some small but attractive buildings that fit in with the area. You exit and see the magnificent redeveloped center.

What impression would this give a visitor to the city?
Posted on 28/Jun/2008

What we really don't need is more housing- so far it seems to be mentioned in every area. With the credit crunch, who is going to buy them anyway? I think we should make it into a business district. It is extremely close to the city center. It has excellent access, with railways on all sides and a major road running through it.

A lot of our businesses are currently on the outskirts, where the only realistic form of transport is the car. Being pretty much in the city, this would allow the center to be what its meant to be- a center of commerce and business. Public transport would be a realistic option.

Think about it: Glass office blocks gleaming in the sun, with some bars at ground level. Maybe a few shops. A museum perhaps to draw others to the area. A commuter rail system with a station here. A park, full of workers enjoying their lunch break. Tree-lined avenues, and segregated cycle lanes to encourage alternative transport. This is my proposal.

But I'm sure GHURC have a housing astate planned.
Posted on 13/May/2008

Dan

This site needs to incorporate a significant amount of open space. The magnificent seven are prime city regeneration sites with bags of potential but overdevelopment must be avoided. This area should be a combination of green space (with designated recreational areas) and a sustainable new community providing affordable housing (encouraging a younger demographic to the city centre). Please use your GIS techniques to see the views of the city this open space would provide and then do your best to preserve them and enhance them.
Posted on 4/May/2008

William Jenkins

Hi i believe that we should build some sort of theme park which would bring in families and would really get gloucester noticed :)
Posted on 28/Feb/2008

Frank

What about knocking down the hospital and rebuilding it so it actually looks a bit pleasing to the eye... anything would be better than what we've currently got! It must give everyone on the trains into gloucester a headache looking at it at the moment.
Posted on 12/Feb/2008

Brain

How about a Tate Gallery? Sculpture Park? A Science Park with a Science Museum? A Motor Museum with track? A Theme Park? Something that brings visitors in every day, not just for the occasional concert or sporting event. Just be ambitious.
Posted on 10/Feb/2008

Frank

How about a railway museum or something-it would fit in with the area! With a few good bars etc around it. And somebody please knock down all the ugly buildings around the triangle area!
Posted on 31/Jan/2008

Theresa Thornton

Why is there no refereance to Gloucestershire 1000 on your website. It would apprear there is a lost opprotunity to promote the future while celebrating the past. Shame on you not to recognised the inconective nature of this modern world. Rethinking is required
Posted on 31/Jan/2008

sunny

well i am only 14 and think all the ideas produced can have an effect on my learning and free time. Especially having more activities and stores opening. Also i think Gloucester will receive more tourists after the developments.
Posted on 30/Jan/2008

Enter your name here

I think that the city needs to see more attractions built that would bring more people to the city ,as for the railway triangle it really doesnt put the city in a good light it makes us look tatty and as if we dont care what the city looks like. we could make such good use of the space by the railway triangle
Posted on 26/Jan/2008

Enter your name here

Housing is important, this appears to be the main stay of Gloucester's regeneration, to simply pack in as much housing as possible a large scale exhibition venue is exactly what the city needs! Having a facility like that will help expand the city's hotel, restaurant and bar trade and really boost the area overall. It seems to be that we are building more and more shops at the moment surely we don’t need any more. I think that a stadium or a large venue like the NEC or the NIA would benefit the area greatly
Posted on 26/Jan/2008

Karran

Does anyone bother to ever update this site? This is a really poor site! Don't suppose anyone in charge reads it either! What a pity!!
Posted on 19/Jan/2008

nigel adcock

brilliant idea
Posted on 7/Jan/2008

chris

If enough places of interest were close by to the current railway station like a cia / nec style stadium then the railway owners would have to upgrade the current station which would then mean the money being spent on the ridiculous parkway idea could be used elsewhere. I used to travel from cardiff to gloucester on the train everyday and when you get off the train in cardiff you see the stadium, bars etc all within walking distance. There is no way I would have caught a train to a parkway station and then bus it the centre of gloucester. I agree with the comments about cheltenham station. The whole idea of a train station is for people not to have to drive to get to cities. Otherwise people will still get in there cars and drive somewhere else
Posted on 11/Nov/2007

Emma

Whilst housing is important, this appears to be the main stay of Gloucester's regeneration, to simply pack in as much housing as possible! Little regard appears to have been given to quality office, retail and entertainment space. As stated by others, there are no quality venue's, cafe's et al in or around Gloucester, for any age of resident hence we all go to Cheltenham, Bristol, Cribbs et al.

Can I suggest that Gloucester concentrate on quality as opposed to quantity for once. A quality entertainment venue similar to the one in Cardiff would prove very popular with locals as well as attracting much prosperity and qudos to the city. Secondly a selection of quality bars and restaurants and open spaces, where we could sit out by the water should be a priority. Next, how about something quite different such as a world renowned indoor ski slope...why not really put Gloucester on the map! And where are the plans for a fantastic indoor shopping centre? Lastly, can I suggest everyone would utilise a quality tram service...why not? Many modern cities have one, why not Gloucester?

Whilst heratage is important, such buildings should be utilised to provide quality modern day facilities and entertainment. Few people are entertaines day in day out by simply viewing old buildings or visiting museum type displays! Come on, give people what they want!

Emma
Posted on 13/Jul/2007

Jamie Thompson

Again, I totally agree with Chris' comments, a large scale exhibition/concert venue is exactly what the city needs! Having a facility like that will help expand the city's hotel, restaurant and bar trade and really boost the area overall. At the moment, on an evening there is very little that appeals outside of clubbing for the under 25's. This could especially help bring more families and adults into the area after dark.
Posted on 3/Jul/2007

Karran Oconnor

I totally support Chris' excellent suggestion... Gloucester is centrally located and would not only provide a great geographical location, but this facility would definately assist in the regeneration of Gloucester.
Posted on 25/May/2007

chris

What about a different type of stadium . One to hold events similar to the cia in cardiff or birminghams nec. That would truly put gloucester on the map. Music concerts, sports events on a smaller scale etc etc .
Posted on 26/Apr/2007

Paul Dewick

I have to say that I agree totally with why Gloucester Rugby is staying at Kingsholm, A shared stadium with football does not work in rugby. Gloucester will soon have a ground that is in the top three for rugby grounds in Europe. That is some thing to be proud of.
Posted on 26/Apr/2007

Anthony

I believe that GRFC have missed a great opportunity by deciding to stay at Kingsholm. This was proposed as a community stadium for the whole city and dents the gathering regeneration of our great city. Very disappointed!
Posted on 23/Apr/2007

Danny Wingrove

And there's me thinking it was all still outline proposal. The words "will be" are rather decisive.
Posted on 13/Apr/2007

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