BS4 on Tour... Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Wow that looks amazing. Does anybody on here watch the Bristol Flyers? Personally, I have zero interest in basketball, but I guess it's an exciting game to watch. I’ve tried to get into it, but just about every ‘attack’ ends in a ‘basket’ - it’s more of a shock when they miss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I’ve tried to get into it, but just about every ‘attack’ ends in a ‘basket’ - it’s more of a shock when they miss... The opposite of watching City play then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 The thing is that this development is not just about sport, it's about having a venue for conferences & exhibitions. That's why there is a link between the arena & the ground, plus the hotels and car parks. The interesting thought is whether it completely undermines Marvin's plans for arena island. The city won't need 2 major conference and exhibition centres with hotels etc. So perhaps a larger music venue arena next to Temple Meads is a better option after all. The problem is that Marvin has no money for it, that's why he pulled the plug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Stephen Lansdown is the biggest driving force in Bristol. Steve Lansdown is Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 The thing is that this development is not just about sport, it's about having a venue for conferences & exhibitions. That's why there is a link between the arena & the ground, plus the hotels and car parks. The interesting thought is whether it completely undermines Marvin's plans for arena island. The city won't need 2 major conference and exhibition centres with hotels etc. So perhaps a larger music venue arena next to Temple Meads is a better option after all. The problem is that Marvin has no money for it, that's why he pulled the plug! Perhaps Marvin pulled the plug because he was obviously aware of SL's plans. As you say there is no need for 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Perhaps Marvin pulled the plug because he was obviously aware of SL's plans. As you say there is no need for 2. Why isn't there a need for two? Can only have one event on at any one time. If you have boxing or basketball on in one, then you can have One True Voice playing at the other. A number of other cities have more than one arean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 The plans look great, even more impressive than I expected. As others have said it’ll be perfect for concerts as well as other events like boxing and darts. I’d love it if Bristol Sport got involved in local boxing and maybe opened a gym and got a stable of local boxers together. I know the club have held boxing shows in the Dolman before and they are always popular with corporate types. It would take a while to bear fruit but it would be brilliant to have a local fighter headline the arena or potentially even the Gate if they became really successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Why isn't there a need for two? Can only have one event on at any one time. If you have boxing or basketball on in one, then you can have One True Voice playing at the other. A number of other cities have more than one arena. Exactly. Cardiff have at least three, that I am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 we have a unique fan base and don't have aspirations of grand urge like they do How do Bristol Rovers fans manage to go through life being quite this stupid. Can they even read, or do they just mimic sounds they hear other people say? On core! On core! Definite sense of day jar view here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I will add one word of caution, though it's excellent news about the redevelopments! The leisure thing is excellent and may well work, but other clubs have done this in the last 10-20 years and in some cases their leisure/hotel facilities have run at a loss! Several things work significantly more in our favour with hotel facilities versus other grounds that added adjoining hotels: - it will be alongside large scale conferencing facilities (we already have multi day conferences in the concourse as it is, this will only get bigger). The more national/international the events, the more delegates and attendees all want to stay on site. - Bristol itself has a distinct lack of hotel rooms compared to other cities and can often be at capacity at peak times, not just in the summer but even when there are events in Cardiff. It is no secret that the city can easily sustain more hotel rooms. - There isn't really any real hotel complex in South Bristol serving a quarter of the city, closest is Mercure in Redcliffe, and there was talk of building a luxury one in the new Wapping Wharf space (also on the basis Bristol is crying out for hotel rooms). - This hotel complex would be in the 'airport corridor' a snazzy phrase I've just made up to illustrate that some people will want to stay within the city but closer to the airport for an early start. We could pick up airport business as a nice compromise option. - Preferred and primary hotel for the Balloon Fiesta and Upfest, each of which bring skilled people from around the world and overall footfall in the hundreds of thousands. - Perfect for all the away fans and media once Lee Johnson has taken us to Europe. Ditto Rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Perhaps Marvin pulled the plug because he was obviously aware of SL's plans. As you say there is no need for 2. Bristol still needs a big arena, don’t get this wrong. There’s still hope for one in the centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Bristol still needs a big arena, don’t get this wrong. There’s still hope for one in the centre. It won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Why isn't there a need for two? Can only have one event on at any one time. If you have boxing or basketball on in one, then you can have One True Voice playing at the other. A number of other cities have more than one arean. Take your point but I just don't see the need IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Will the flats be on sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, bristolcitysweden said: Will the flats be on sale? Yes. You get 10% off if you have a season ticket, and 5% if you have a Forever Bristol membership*. *Not really. I made it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Can you buy the bollox? Would be something retiring next to AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 What will the price be per square meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Need +80 squaremeters with a balcony and a view over the suspension bridge and the city centre plus good communication. I trust the major will let me down (new red trousers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 18/09/2018 at 12:02, ChippenhamRed said: Interesting. But that wouldn't prevent local residents objecting would it? I don't really know why they would, but they have form for small mindedness... Only possible legitimate objection would be an increase in traffic and whether there is enough car parking. If the proposals involve more car parking spaces that can be utilised on match days, most local residents will be happy. Transport is the key thing though. If they can get a train running to and from Portishead and the Metrobus being used more, it should alleviate problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 21 hours ago, bristolcitysweden said: Close the street down between the housing and the park and move the houses 20 meters closer to the park and rebuild Atyeo 'Move the houses 20 metres' ? It's not a caravan park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: 'Move the houses 20 metres' ? It's not a caravan park The technique was used in US in the 1930 's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: The technique was used in US in the 1930 's. Were the buildings as solidly built as the ones on Ashton Road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 They will get the park and not the road on the front door and we can rebuild the Atyeo. A win win situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 So, plans are afoot to build houses and flats, both by Ashton Gate and on Ashton Vale. This could possible result in City/Bears/Flyers street name. So go on then, give us your street name suggestions! I'll kick off with.... Cashley Close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, The Bard said: Were the buildings as solidly built as the ones on Ashton Road? Should not be a problem with todays technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Before people get upset. Just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Would it be possible to get a calm, relaxed real ale pub within the complex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, The Bard said: 'Move the houses 20 metres' ? It's not a caravan park 16 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: The technique was used in US in the 1930 's. 15 minutes ago, The Bard said: Were the buildings as solidly built as the ones on Ashton Road? 14 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: Should not be a problem with todays technique Where there's a "wheel" there's a way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Rebuild Wedlock's. Brick by brick. Within the complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, The Bard said: Only possible legitimate objection would be an increase in traffic and whether there is enough car parking. If the proposals involve more car parking spaces that can be utilised on match days, most local residents will be happy. Transport is the key thing though. If they can get a train running to and from Portishead and the Metrobus being used more, it should alleviate problems. and get rid of those bl***y traffic lights outside where the old Mercedes garage used to be, do my head in on match days, they are almost single hand idly responsible for all the traffic problems around the Cumberland basin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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