What do people think about the changes underway London Road/ Open Market/ The Level?

[Pevenseagull]

I'm quite impressed ......... was up there at the weekend and it looks like there's some effort being put in .... I know The Level was largely public funded, but the rest seems to be housing association and private investment. No external investors interested in building a folly at the West Pier head, but they seem to be happy to do up London Road.

Do you think it will work?

 

[Hotchilidog]

I think the changes will work. Flipping heck even The Hare and Hounds looks worthy of a visit now. The trend is definitely on the up .

 

[dougdeep]

This thread may interest you.

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showt...To-Tart-Up-London-Road!&highlight=london+road

 

[Guinness Boy]

I think the changes will work. Flipping heck even The Hare and Hounds looks worthy of a visit now. The trend is definitely on the up .

Ah the Hairy Mounds. We used to drink in there because it was shit.....

 

[Pevenseagull]

Ah the Hairy Mounds. We used to drink in there because it was shit.....

the last time I went in there was when Cantona scored the winner in the FA Cup final.

 

[Pevenseagull]

This thread may interest you.

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showt...To-Tart-Up-London-Road!&highlight=london+road

thanks for that, I missed it

 

[The Spanish]

the last time I went in there was when Cantona scored the winner in the FA Cup final.

england v spain in euro 96. mental.

 

[Soul Finger]

england v spain in euro 96. mental.

I was there. Best pub atmosphere for a game I've ever encountered.

Excellent conga on a bus as it pulled up outside. The police joined in.

 

[spring hall convert]

I happen to walk past the Level every Sunday and I think it's a heartwarming sight. The skatepark looks very popular which is great. I popped in the open market and that looks like a very promising space as well.

I popped my head round the door of the Hare and Hounds the other day and they had Burning Sky Plateau on. Big win. It's had a job done on it that reminds me of the Good Campanions, The Wick & The Sovereign.

Excellent stuff all round.

 

[The Spanish]

I was there. Best pub atmosphere for a game I've ever encountered.

Excellent conga on a bus as it pulled up outside. The police joined in.

hahahaha agreed. Glad someone else remembers it. Legendary day.

 

[The Large One]

I happen to walk past the Level every Sunday and I think it's a heartwarming sight. The skatepark looks very popular which is great. I popped in the open market and that looks like a very promising space as well.

'Heartwarming' - that's the word.

Self-policed, happy, vibrant. It's a good space.

There's a bit in the hard-area bit where's there's a small boule area with concrete tables and chairs around the outside; the tables have chessboards printed on them. For some reason, it sets 'MacArthur Park' off in my head.

 

[spring hall convert]

'Heartwarming' - that's the word.

Self-policed, happy, vibrant. It's a good space.

There's a bit in the hard-area bit where's there's a small boule area with concrete tables and chairs around the outside; the tables have chessboards printed on them. For some reason, it sets 'MacArthur Park' off in my head.

It's well thought out and perfect for the community its serving. I know the council have taken flak for other projects in the city but the level, open market, the station and seven dials are transforming into much better adverts for the city than what we had previously.

Are they value for money? You tell me?

 

[Machiavelli]

'Heartwarming' - that's the word.

Self-policed, happy, vibrant. It's a good space.

There's a bit in the hard-area bit where's there's a small boule area with concrete tables and chairs around the outside; the tables have chessboards printed on them. For some reason, it sets 'MacArthur Park' off in my head.

Agree with this analysis. The Level's skatepark is so well used and appreciated by the BMX/skateboard/rollerblade/some-other-wheeled-development-that's-escaping-my-attention.
London Road was long overdue some development. There are signs that with the new Open Market development and the prospective Sussex Uni digs are already having an effect. All of this is encouraging. As someone else stated, it'd be good if Lewes Road had a touch of vibrancy added to it.

 

[The Large One]

It's well thought out and perfect for the community its serving. I know the council have taken flak for other projects in the city but the level, open market, the station and seven dials are transforming into much better adverts for the city than what we had previously.

Agreed. London Road and Ditchling Road were unpleasant walks into town. Was always glad when I'd got through them.

Are they value for money? You tell me?

Can you put a price on this kind of thing?

The Level's revamp (£2.1m) was paid for by the Heritage Lottery Fund. I appreciate that this is still a publicly funded project, and there are some who don't believe in public funds being spent on making spaces better, but it wasn't going to happen otherwise.

Café Velo isn't too shabby either. I believe - though stand to be corrected - that it's a co-operative of five local coffee suppliers in one place.

 

[Keeping The Dream Alive.]

I popped my head round the door of the Hare and Hounds the other day and they had Burning Sky Plateau on. Big win. It's had a job done on it that reminds me of the Good Campanions, The Wick & The Sovereign.

Funny you should say that...

http://www.indigopubco.com/

 

[spring hall convert]

Funny you should say that...

http://www.indigopubco.com/

Thought as much. They're decent pubs a good halfway house between something like Craft or The Evening Star and your average pub.

There does appear to be one opening a week at the moment though.

 

[User removed 4]

'Heartwarming' - that's the word.

Self-policed, happy, vibrant. It's a good space.

There's a bit in the hard-area bit where's there's a small boule area with concrete tables and chairs around the outside; the tables have chessboards printed on them. For some reason, it sets 'MacArthur Park' off in my head.

hahahahaha , if I didn't know who you were id have you down as a spoof account , you're a caricature , several viz cartoon strips must've been based on you.....

 

[Lady Whistledown]

hahahahaha , if I didn't know who you were id have you down as a spoof account , you're a caricature , several viz cartoon strips must've been based on you.....

Could say the same for you...

 

[Diego Napier]

hahahahaha , if I didn't know who you were id have you down as a spoof account , you're a caricature , several viz cartoon strips must've been based on you.....

Pot calling the kettle black

 

[User removed 4]

Could say the same for you...

You're a provincial copper who really hasnt seen a lot of life outside sussex, when you have I'll value your opinion.