They fear certain parts of the city could be cut off
Nottingham campaigners say the city is facing 'architectural disaster' if the demolition of its 'landmark' buildings continue. The Nottingham Civic Society, which has fiercely objected to a number of high-rise developments, has called on Nottingham City Council to encourage the repurposing - rather than demolition - of historic buildings.
“The council has excellent schemes to lead us towards a carbon-neutral city and the civic society welcomes them. But the number of schemes proposed at the moment involving demolition rather than re-use seems to go against this," said executive chair Hilary Silvester.She told Nottinghamshire Live that the growing number of plans for high-rise buildings in the city equated to 'architectural disaster'.
The civic society said its greatest worry was for the former Nottingham Fire and Police station, which could have a knock-on effect in Shakespeare Street. "Work of the size proposed for this site, rising to thirteen storeys, would have a detrimental effect on such listed buildings opposite as Bard House and the YMCA, not to mention the similarly-listed Arkwright Building and the Grade II* listed Newton Building," continued Ms Silvester.
"This is what conservation, regeneration and re-use achieve. We now call upon the city to show an equally sustainable approach to the fire station, the police station and the remaining Player’s bonded warehouse.”
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