Albion Support King Alfred Plans

[Barrel of Fun]

And we thought the Wembley construction was overdue.

If it was round here they wouldn't have even got the foundations dug, due to some ranting old biddy and her sea views

My parents recieved a newsletter from the group, SWEAT. Save Withdean Environment Action Team. Warning of urination, violence, theft, vandalism etc. It was begars belief, the stuff that they came up with.

When Brighton arranged to extend, a photocopy of the planning application was delivered through the door urging people to appeal. A personal mobile number was offered for confidential advice!!

Someone stuck up a spoof planning application of a strip club and four hours (Four Hours!!) later, letters were delivered telling everyone to unite. This is not just Withdean, but the whole of Brighton!!

 

[The Large One]

No-one disputes that the current KA is dilapidated (although this is due to the councils own policy of not properly funding its upkeep!) and that it could do with being replaced.

However, the main opposition is due to the fact that the proposed scheme is clearly a massive overdevelopment to provide enormous profits for Karis and their backers, the giant Dutch financial corporation, ING.

The original design competition had 2 or 3 alternatives to Karis monstrosity - all relatively low-level and much more in keeping with the area. The only way the 'tin-can towers' have got through can surely only be because someones palm has been well and truly greased!!

Btw being 'quirky' and 'bohemian' isnt incompatible with wanting to maintain the present ambience of the city!

BB

Ambient is one thing the King Alfred isn't. It's a shithole.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

 

[The Large One]

Is that a floater? It looks like one.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Is that a floater? It looks like one.

I don't know if you have checked out www.theargus.co.k/forums (Easy 10 land) , but there a re a few fans of the KA!!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Is that a floater? It looks like one.

How dare you! That's Brighton & Hove's magnificent Regency skyline you're talking about there.

As also illustrated by the Brighton Centre, Kingswest, Thistle Hotel and Embassy Court. All fine examples of how our city's existing architecture should be treasured and preserved....

 

[aftershavedave]

As also illustrated by the Brighton Centre, Kingswest, Thistle Hotel and Embassy Court. All fine examples of how our city's existing architecture should be treasured and preserved....

embassy court? you're having a laugh aren't you? it's fabulous

 

[brightonbluenose]

Ambient is one thing the King Alfred isn't. It's a shithole.

No, you're right the KA itself isnt 'ambient' and at the present time our city is a fantastic place to live and work making it an increasingly popular place for people from outside the area to come and live.

However, the way the city is slowly being changed with new developments at every turn raises concerns about traffic, infrastructure, services etc.

Cramming more and more people in may make the city appear more successful but it sure as hell will ruin it for all in the long run!!

Overdevelopment is NOT the answer.

BB