Monday 1 February 2016

Before and After


 

“Ach! The place is a hole, kowp the lot of them!”

We hear  this a lot, so, without further eye-rolling ado, here’s some pictures of ‘before & after’ of various run down areas from around the globe, just to show you what CAN be done.

( Here’s some music while you peruse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCI5ig9QawU )

 

(Also, check this, our willingness to knock down our architectural heritage is raising eyebrows globally, go us! http://theglobalgrid.org/nothern-ireland-considering-demolition-of-historically-significant-listed-buildings/ )

 
Stanley Dock, Liverpool: Before

  After, now a hotel


New  York City










 


 

Sefton Park, Liverpool

 

Strand Cinema, Belfast



 

Pakenham St, Belfast

 

Round Foundry, Leeds

 

York River warehouse, UK.

And now for something slightly different:



 

As usual, here’s the helpful footer regarding the northside development: email the planning department with your thoughts: planning@belfastcity.gov.uk
Regeneration doesn't mean demolition.

 

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