What is happening to the Broadmarsh shopping Centre?
What is happening to the Broadmarsh shopping Centre?
Nottingham’s Broadmarsh shopping centre is a monument to a retail heyday now past. Final demolition will begin this month after works to reinvent the building, which opened in 1975, were abandoned when its owner, the retail property group Intu, went bust last year and the lease was taken on by the local council.
Why did broadmarsh shopping Centre close?
Despite a relaxation of rules allowing construction projects to continue, contractors failed to return to the site in May 2020, with equipment and scaffolding being removed in June 2020, and the public right of way though the centre being closed by Intu citing safety concerns.
Can you still cut through broadmarsh?
The current walkway, which cuts through the site into the city centre, will be moved to the east where it will become a permanent pedestrianised pathway. Last year, just as intu began work to regenerate the site, the shopping centre giant collapsed into administration.
What are the plans for broadmarsh Nottingham?
Until last year, there were plans for a new and improved shopping centre, but the developers INTU went bust. Now, urban designer Thomas Heatherwick has been appointed the task of turning the rubble and concrete into a green, pedestrian-friendly public space suitable for 21st century living.
Is the broadmarsh Centre still open?
The Broadmarsh Centre, also known as intu Broadmarsh, is a closed, part-demolished, shopping centre in Nottingham. The area is set to be totally redeveloped in the future. Never miss an update about the ongoing work by signing up for our newsletter here.
When was broadmarsh shopping Centre built?
1972
Broadmarsh/Opened
What is the broadmarsh going to be?
The Broadmarsh Centre, also known as intu Broadmarsh, is a closed, part-demolished, shopping centre in Nottingham. The area is set to be totally redeveloped in the future.
Is broadmarsh walkway open?
The new wider route has been upgraded with bespoke flooring, lighting and CCTV and is intended to be open 24/7. The existing walkway has now closed. The Listergate and Collin Street entrances to the walkway feature new artwork by local artists, as a co-ordinated part of the Nottingham Street Art project.
Can you drive down Canal Street in Nottingham?
Canal Street, from the junction with Greyfriar Gate to Middle Hill, can now only be used by buses and authorised vehicles, while regular traffic is re-routed towards Castle Boulevard or Wilford Road and onto the southern relief route.
When did broadmarsh Centre Nottingham Open?
March 1975
The Broadmarsh Centre was opened in March 1975 by the Duke of Gloucester, and remained open for 45 years. Foundations were laid in the late 1960s; streets such as Drury Hill, whose timber framed buildings were demolished, and the caves which ran underneath were obscured.
Who owns Victoria Centre Nottingham?
Intu (SGS) Limited
Victoria Centre/Owners
How do I appeal a bus lane fine Nottingham?
You need to contact the council in writing before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the service of the PCN/Notice to Owner. There is a section of the PCN which can be used to set out your response. At this point, copies of all evidence should also be sent in.
What is going to be in Broadmarsh area of Nottingham?
You can see how these routes work in the videos below: The redevelopment of the whole Broadmarsh area will drastically improve the city centre once completed, with a new Broadmarsh Car Park and Bus Station, Central Library, Nottingham Castle visitor experience and Nottingham College City Hub and reimagined public realm.
Why is the redevelopment of Broadmarsh so important?
He said: “The redevelopment of the Broadmarsh area is one of the city council’s biggest commitments to improving the city centre for the people of Nottingham and its visitors. It will bring jobs, economic growth and new business to the city, making it a more attractive place to live, visit and work.
Where was Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in the 1960s?
Nottingham Broadmarsh nostalgia at images inside ruins of shopping centre Broadmarsh Centre So many memories within these crumbling walls The history of Nottingham street lost for the development of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre Nottingham City Centre It was condemned in the 1960s
Is the Broadmarsh car park coming down yet?
Work has been progressing on the plans for a huge redevelopment of the Broadmarsh Centre in recent months. With the car park finally coming down, work has now begun on Collin Street, which will eventually be pedestrianised.