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Mar 4 2010, 05:28 PM
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Hi all, Does anyone think that something like this may be a good idea to make Northbrook Street look more attractive in the absence of real stores? http://tinyurl.com/yaxmzaxAlan.
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Mar 4 2010, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE (eternalriver @ Mar 4 2010, 05:28 PM) Hi all, Does anyone think that something like this may be a good idea to make Northbrook Street look more attractive in the absence of real stores? http://tinyurl.com/yaxmzaxAlan. Looks a good idea, the only problem may be who is going to pay? I'd suggest it would be a good college project with the best possible chance of exposure for any student.
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Mar 5 2010, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE (Mariejader @ Mar 5 2010, 08:12 AM) One of the empty shops in Thatcham is currently being used by Thatcham Photographic Club, and from the feed back to the Town Council and the club most people think it's a good idea. In Bracknell or Wokingham (can't remember which) they have set an exhibition of the work of local groups in an empty shop - seems more interesting that a picture of a pretend shop. Though I suppose the example shown is as much an advert for the space as anything else.
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Mar 6 2010, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Mar 6 2010, 12:54 PM) I suspect the reason that's not being done is that the landlords want too much rent and woiuld rather it sit empty. Understand the rent may be high, but why would the landlord prefer the store to be empty?
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Mar 6 2010, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Mar 6 2010, 12:54 PM) I suspect the reason that's not being done is that the landlords want too much rent and woiuld rather it sit empty. Sorry - can't quite make the connection. Why should the rents in Newbury be so much higher than Salisbury? Would have thought the 'footfall' as they call it would have been far higher there and thus commanded higher commercial rents?
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Mar 6 2010, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Mar 6 2010, 12:54 PM) I suspect the reason that's not being done is that the landlords want too much rent and woiuld rather it sit empty. To avoid setting a new precedent.
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Mar 7 2010, 07:57 AM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Mar 6 2010, 10:17 PM) To avoid setting a new precedent. Yes, but surely a precedent has already been set if is it being done in other places? Presumably all, if not most, of Woolworths old shops are available for rental through the same firm(s)?
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Mar 7 2010, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE (Hugh Saskin @ Mar 7 2010, 07:57 AM) Yes, but surely a precedent has already been set if is it being done in other places? Presumably all, if not most, of Woolworths old shops are available for rental through the same firm(s)? Its not about rent - the shop(s) will remain empty. Its not about Woolworths in particular but empty shops in general.
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Mar 7 2010, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE (Ron @ Mar 6 2010, 09:43 PM) It may have been suggested before and I missed it, but why not hold the market in there free from any weather problems? Away from the buses in Northbrook Street that caused the market to be returned to the Market Place. Great idea Ron! It doesn't need be tatty and would be a good pull. I'd suggest the start up investment in this would be a very good use of charge payers money; which they'd get back with interest. Really do hope this idea gets legs!
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Mar 7 2010, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE (Ron @ Mar 6 2010, 09:43 PM) It may have been suggested before and I missed it, but why not hold the market in there free from any weather problems? Away from the buses in Northbrook Street that caused the market to be returned to the Market Place. It is a good idea, that is probably why the council haven't thought of it.
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Mar 7 2010, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Mar 7 2010, 01:26 PM) It is a good idea, that is probably why the council haven't thought of it. what is it to do with the council?
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