Fargate: Huge flowerbeds welcomed but concerns remain over retail and anti-social behaviour
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More than 300 people commented on images published by The Star showing colourful planted areas with tables and chairs in between. Most thought it would be a big improvement.
But Sara Jayne was among those who noted only M&S was shown in the images.
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Hide Ad“There’s only M&S there. No one goes to the city intentionally now. The people on spice can be intimidating and frightening. Sadly, these new gardens will no doubt be trashed and become an area for them to layabout in. Only city workers go through the city now. Need a good department store like John Lewis back.”
James Alger wrote: “Boomers moaning about shops incoming in 5….4….3….2….1. Looks good. Key will be keeping it nice and crucially safe.”
Ann Butler added: “Thought city centres had shops in them or am I missing something or living in the past?”
David Martin: “Trees and a planter, top notch.”
Jane Price said: “The grey to green area between West Bar and Waingate area is beautiful…hope this looks the same. We are never going to have a city full of shops. The student culture brings in money for the city, move with the times please.”
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Hide AdPaul Downend voiced the big concern: “That’s if M&S stays.”
The images were from civil engineering contractor John Sisk which started work last month so that Fargate is ‘transformed into vibrant, welcoming spaces for all to enjoy’. The project is set to complete in summer next year.