Cathedral Lanes so I could flatten it and landscape it.
Ive long had a dream of buying up most of Foleshill Road (I used to live just off it) and flattening everything from Eden Girls School up to the old Golden Eagle and building a park. Then the other side from the new estate to the row of terraced houses and building quality canal side residential.
I’ll do that instead.
Then invite everyone to a park opening party. With hookers and blow.
a militia.
The canalside and canal basin are criminally under utilised.
Ive long had a dream of buying up most of Foleshill Road (I used to live just off it) and flattening everything from Eden Girls School up to the old Golden Eagle and building a park. Then the other side from the new estate to the row of terraced houses and building quality canal side residential.
I’ll do that instead.
Then invite everyone to a park opening party. With hookers and blow.
Then invite everyone to a park opening party. With hookers and blow.
Agree totally with the canalside residential. Ever since electric wharf went up I've been hoping for more like it, and the old depot is now resi I think. I guess it's a numbers game because quality resi is needed in Coventry to stop people moving to South Warks, but given the area it's going to hit the prices they can charge.
There was supposed to be a large park area near there with the Swanswell Initiative. Gutted that that never happened - would've really improved city centre accessibility and got rid of this sacred cow status of the elevated ringroad.
And how would this be different to the area now?
Because they gave them some sort of conservation area status rather than thinking the things that work alongside canals now are completely different. It's far more residential/entertainment but saving the old buildings really hampers making an effective regeneration. Some of the buildings are being incorporated into new resi schemes which is good though.
Canal basin could be a smart little Brindley Place
They did plan to at one point. A tapas bar opened there and the owner was told other businesses would follow but it never really happened.
Some of the properties they've built there are really nice but There's nothing round there in terms of bars or entertainment.
You're right, it could be a little Brindley place.
The problem with the canal basin is it’s so separated from the city centre, it’s not somewhere you’d amble along to on a night out really. That Tapas bar was great, I went there. There was a decent music venue at one point as well IIRC, but never more than one thing at a time so no footfall.
True. But if they developed it enough maybe it would be a standalone night out on its own.
I think that's a big problem when redeveloping, it can be very bitty and disjointed but There's never going to be enough money to develop everything.(not in a city like Coventry)
It's a fine balancing act.
It’s a continual issue isn’t it? Such a long list of projects that have failed to take off: canal basin, friargate, Belgrade plaza, CCS, just off the top of my head. Even Fargo isn’t great in all honesty.
Will do HH. Slightly disappointing news today that it’s all been delayed. He’s been rescued from a dog sanctuary in Spain and seems there was a delay in moving him to the U.K. so there isn’t time to get all his checks done for the weekend so it looks like we’re waiting another week. He’s in the U.K. now so it’s just vet checks and make sure he’s cat safe as we have cat’s. Fingers crossed for next weekend.So jealous! You will get so much love from this boy! He will be so happy! Well done Tony! I'm proud of you. Can we see some photos when you have him home?
Money no object you say
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I've always wanted to buy my own private island.What would your dream purchase be, what would be top of your list? (not houses etc for family, something you have personally always wanted)
I would buy a Battle Of Britain Spitfire.
Right sod it I’m 6 bottles in
I’d buy the Ricoh stadium and Naming rights
I’d buy the land where that social club is re open the club and sort the land out put 2 full size pitches so a fans eleven and away fans could play each other . I’d also put a few 5 aside pitches in that could be used during the week .
I would access a local brewery to supply the alcohol for the stadium ,likewise a local catering firm for food .
I’d even try to incorporate a Coventry city bookies so any loses on bets go into the club
I’d also scour the polish , Romanian and Indian leagues for unearthed Players to tap into the community
Billionaires have ice that make fridges.One of those fridges that makes its own ice
Should of still signed him for marketing value AloneThink we tried tapping the Indian league mate. Didn't go well.
I'm with you on the rest of it.
I think Foleshill is ripe for regeneration. Paragon Park is a big chunk, you’ve got industrial units all around that could be turned into decent estates and you’ve got the canal running through. Just needs some green space and before long it’s not such a bad area. Chicken and egg though.
I’m amazed Barrett’s didn’t buy up more land alongside the site they developed.
They did plan to at one point. A tapas bar opened there and the owner was told other businesses would follow but it never really happened.
Some of the properties they've built there are really nice but There's nothing round there in terms of bars or entertainment.
You're right, it could be a little Brindley place.
You can do the strafing run for the next Wasps game.What would your dream purchase be, what would be top of your list? (not houses etc for family, something you have personally always wanted)
I would buy a Battle Of Britain Spitfire.
Suspect that when things start back up again the NEC will be doing just that and aggressively going after business. They're far better positioned to do that than the Ricoh.I would apply for planning permission for a new ground and conference centre nearby and then give wasps the option to sell me the ricoh or it will be death by a thousand cuts as I undercut them on every conference etc or I would buy them and close them down.
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