Ashtonboy Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I got this image of google showing the width between the Atyeo and the houses. If you build up to the first yellow line you could still build quite a big stand, obviously not as big as the new south stand though. And no, people don't have the right to natural daylight. That is what I have been told. Wow!! You speak about "those" people as if they are just an inconvenience to the possibility of a bigger Atyeo. What ******g pig ignorance. These people are in fact families, some of whom have lived in these houses for generations. Your comparison of the potential better view for your football verses the quality of these families lives is seriously flawed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thought you guys might be interested in a couple of aerial shots I managed to get of AG today, really gives a sense of scale of the redevelopment! Thanks very much for putting them up looking rather good can't wait til it's all completed going have a great stadium which is well over due imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Planet Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Great shots thanks. Despite some on here saying Barr are behind schedule, looking at these photos (to be confirmed tomorrow with my own eyes) I am confident that the new South Stand will be ready for next season. Incidentally, I am sure this has been discussed before but how come the old "East End" is now to be called the South Stand. Which will probably eventually be called something else. Was there a shift in the compass since the Wedlock came down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Great shots thanks. Despite some on here saying Barr are behind schedule, looking at these photos (to be confirmed tomorrow with my own eyes) I am confident that the new South Stand will be ready for next season. Incidentally, I am sure this has been discussed before but how come the old "East End" is now to be called the South Stand. Which will probably eventually be called something else. Was there a shift in the compass since the Wedlock came down ? No, but there might have been one when the Dolman Stand was originally called the new "North Stand " . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wow!! You speak about "those" people as if they are just an inconvenience to the possibility of a bigger Atyeo. What ******g pig ignorance. These people are in fact families, some of whom have lived in these houses for generations. Your comparison of the potential better view for your football verses the quality of these families lives is seriously flawed! My apologies. Was just stating the facts (which were wrong anyway), thankfully someone updated me on the new rules. I post to have an open discussion and to learn what is what from other peoples insights and knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou-peters-dive Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thought you guys might be interested in a couple of aerial shots I managed to get of AG today, really gives a sense of scale of the redevelopment! Thought you guys might be interested in a couple of aerial shots I managed to get of AG today, really gives a sense of scale of the redevelopment! Amazing pics. Thanks. I must say that the new build makes the old look very tired. And the Atyeo I'm afraid to say is quite a sad looking building in comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonboy Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 My apologies. Was just stating the facts (which were wrong anyway), thankfully someone updated me on the new rules. I post to have an open discussion and to learn what is what from other peoples insights and knowledge. VERY big of you. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 the Ateyo really is a terrible stand all things considered, clearly the club was broke at the time of construction because it is about as unambitious as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ciderbeans Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 To allow a bigger expansion of the atyeo, could they not build an underground car park for players cars and team coaches? All that space behind the atyeo could then be built on with a concourse running behind it for fan access. Coach entry would literally be in one end, out the other. Would come at a cost, but would definately give our stadium something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Maybe the Atyeo was just a stop gap compromise with thoughts of ashton vale in the pipeline, plans and budgets all take time, who knows whats been submitted for that part of the ground since the dog walkers won ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 The Atyeo will be fine as it is for away fans, once Williams developed. Bristol City is a community club, a club build around people's homes, businesses, livelihoods e.t.c The area has spirit. I for one wouldn't want a soulless stadium built on the ass end of town on a retail park. I also would be against bulldozing a Terrace of attractive victorian houses. This isn't Monopoly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 People talking about bulldozing down these houses because our 27K stadium won't be big enough and we need "moar" capacity! Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I also would be against bulldozing a Terrace of attractive victorian houses. This isn't Monopoly If the price is right and the owners of the houses are happy then why not? We could continue the two tiered Williams around and we would have a hell of a stadium on our hands.. Lets show some ambition FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 If the price is right and the owners of the houses are happy then why not? We could continue the two tiered Williams around and we would have a hell of a stadium on our hands.. Lets show some ambition FFS. You might need a spare 15k fans to find for that ambition you are on about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 the Ateyo really is a terrible stand all things considered, clearly the club was broke at the time of construction because it is about as unambitious as you can get. Looks like it should be dismantled and trucked over to the Hand Stadium to match their 'Grandstand' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 People talking about bulldozing down these houses because our 27K stadium won't be big enough and we need "moar" capacity! Ha After completing our first or second season back in the Prem we will reflect on the fact that we are filling AG every week. At that point I predict the Atyeo redevelopment might be back on the agenda. Until then you are right, 27k will be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 To allow a bigger expansion of the atyeo, could they not build an underground car park for players cars and team coaches? All that space behind the atyeo could then be built on with a concourse running behind it for fan access. Coach entry would literally be in one end, out the other. Would come at a cost, but would definately give our stadium something differentWhen the Williams is rebuilt the dressing rooms will be there not the Atyeo, but I agree that something needs to be done about on site parking. Most / all parking behind the current Williams will go due to the increased size of the new stand. A multi storey car park on the site of the existing main car park has been suggested before, which seems sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie87 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Can we come to a solution where we share the land with the house owners, where they live in the stands on non matchdays or they could re-build the houses on top of the stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 When the Williams is rebuilt the dressing rooms will be there not the Atyeo, but I agree that something needs to be done about on site parking. Most / all parking behind the current Williams will go due to the increased size of the new stand. A multi storey car park on the site of the existing main car park has been suggested before, which seems sensible. An understory car park would be much nicer as there are no space restrictions and it wouldn't create an eyesore. Also allow space on top to be solely for stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Can we come to a solution where we share the land with the house owners, where they live in the stands on non matchdays or they could re-build the houses on top of the stands?Why not ask them to move into the trees opposite, people have been fighting in Bristol recently against eviction from their tree houses. The ones in the park are far more substantial than those at Stapleton and would allow a more robust shanty type town construction to be erected. This would release the land which is currently used for those old houses, for expansion of our stadium and we could always offer free use of the showers when we're not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 An understory car park would be much nicer as there are no space restrictions and it wouldn't create an eyesore. Also allow space on top to be solely for stadium Think you might find it would turn into an underground swimming pool pretty rapidly. The idea of going upwards ain't viable either, the unit cost of raised parking spaces is mega unless you're doing it at a grand scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 there is already a decent sized network of understorey parking/transport systems in place ,just needs redeveloping. cant see the neanderthals ever needing their tunnels again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Think you might find it would turn into an underground swimming pool pretty rapidly. The idea of going upwards ain't viable either, the unit cost of raised parking spaces is mega unless you're doing it at a grand scale.The council don't seem to want to invest in anything related to car parking, as they are doing their utmost to stem any use of the private car what so ever, so there won't be one behind the new stand. The club won't shell out for parking either, so unless it affects attendances, there won't be a cat in hells chance of a multi storey car park which would have to be massive to make any impression at all. Cabot circus holds 2,000 cars (I think)and we'd need one at least that size to make any difference. The best solution is to utilize all the park and ride sites available. As First group run these, they won't offer any solutions unless there's a fat profit for them in it, such as fining parked cars that overstay their allotted time. We'll just have to walk a bit further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 The council don't seem to want to invest in anything related to car parking, as they are doing their utmost to stem any use of the private car what so ever, so there won't be one behind the new stand. The club won't shell out for parking either, so unless it affects attendances, there won't be a cat in hells chance of a multi storey car park which would have to be massive to make any impression at all. Cabot circus holds 2,000 cars (I think)and we'd need one at least that size to make any difference. The best solution is to utilize all the park and ride sites available. As First group run these, they won't offer any solutions unless there's a fat profit for them in it, such as fining parked cars that overstay their allotted time. We'll just have to walk a bit further. i must admit,if i wasnt getting a lift i would hop on the bus from nailsea. stops closer than i can park and no worries about time restrictions etc. was at the kfc today having a good look at the structure, it is impressive, more so with more time to stop and look properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 The council don't seem to want to invest in anything related to car parking, as they are doing their utmost to stem any use of the private car what so ever, so there won't be one behind the new stand. The club won't shell out for parking either, so unless it affects attendances, there won't be a cat in hells chance of a multi storey car park which would have to be massive to make any impression at all. Cabot circus holds 2,000 cars (I think)and we'd need one at least that size to make any difference. The best solution is to utilize all the park and ride sites available. As First group run these, they won't offer any solutions unless there's a fat profit for them in it, such as fining parked cars that overstay their allotted time. We'll just have to walk a bit further. Frankly, I think the lack of parking is affecting attendances already. The Club really need to sort a parking strategy out. The park and ride option has to be up there. Blimey, it's only 10 mins walking distance away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I don`t get to AG as much these days (prefer aways), but the parking does put me off, especially when running late. There really should be some thought given to car parking, like an underground/ multistorey on existing car park (probably be a nightmare getting out, mind). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 If the price is right and the owners of the houses are happy then why not? We could continue the two tiered Williams around and we would have a hell of a stadium on our hands.. Lets show some ambition FFS. The guy who owns the last property to be sold could make a right killing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Frankly, I think the lack of parking is affecting attendances already. The Club really need to sort a parking strategy out. The park and ride option has to be up there. Blimey, it's only 10 mins walking distance away.You're correct, parking is already a problem but I've not heard anyone I know state that they don't attend because of it. More like, shit football, too dear or some other lame excuse not to bother. The park and rides have to be available and viable and more private buses like (Abus) need to provide an option, as First group hardly have any services serving AG on a normal day let alone a matchday. I firmly believe the club should offer travel and entry packages to people from towns such as Weston, Bridgwater, Taunton, Norton Radstock, Bath, Thornbury, Street, Glastonbury, and many others. It only takes a deal with the travel companies for a travel discount to make it attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Chief architect in new stadium revelation shocker: I may have my quotes mixed up. As you say, maybe it was going to be twice as high as the existing Williams??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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