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Post by Rhino#13 on Dec 1, 2004 11:28:24 GMT
Saw on the news this morning that there's a proposal to develop land nearby the NIC to build multi-storey car parking to be available for NIC users. They talked about how the NIC was deliberately built to use existing parking facilities rather than have its own. Not sure what's changed considering the City Council's general sustainability/anti-congestion drive to deter car journeys into the City. A bit of a retrograde step in terms of their transport policy I would've thought.
I spent the whole of last season driving. Do we really need more parking ? I've never found Fletcher Gate that much of a problem, even if it isn't right on the doorstep.
I'm not necessarily objecting, I just think its an odd move is all.
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Post by martin on Dec 1, 2004 12:59:02 GMT
Its not too bad if you're just going to watch, but if you're going to play its a right pain in the arse carrying your kit + sticks that far! Even just a little carpark next to the arena for this reason would be nice!
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Post by Rich on Dec 1, 2004 13:00:24 GMT
About Friggin time
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Post by carolle on Dec 1, 2004 14:20:02 GMT
Its not too bad if you're just going to watch, but if you're going to play its a right pain in the asscarrying your kit + sticks that far! Even just a little carpark next to the arena for this reason would be nice! Have to agree with you,it`s not very nice or safe walking to the carparks at 1-30am after late training. |
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Post by Optic on Dec 1, 2004 14:58:36 GMT
thats great news as long as it isnt THAT expensive
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Post by heja on Dec 1, 2004 16:06:03 GMT
yeah great news
didn't a 14 of 15 year old get like mugged at knife point for his kit a few weeks ago??
hopefully if it is closer it will cut down on all that.
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Post by Doughnut on Dec 1, 2004 16:24:41 GMT
Any info on where exactly this car park will be, and how big it is? What are they going to knock down to make space for it? ... Tim, I like your new avatar, but think it's about time you changed that signature!  |
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Post by heja on Dec 1, 2004 16:34:09 GMT
nah i don't dare because they they will probably stop winning every game
it could be built in or around those new developments that should be happening soon (around snienton area) but closer to teh NIC of course
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Post by thunder2 on Dec 1, 2004 20:01:49 GMT
Car park proposal is for the Island site. When they start building further offices etc on this site they are proposing to supply 'multi purpose car parking'. This means that the car parks that are for the businesses on the site can be used by the customers of the NIC in the evenings when the businesses are unoccupied. There was a big discussion on BBC Radio Nottm this morning with Geoff Huckstep contributing.
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Post by P.G.F.I. on Dec 1, 2004 20:52:19 GMT
The Carpark will be very handy for the play offs about time they got the carpark sorted. They should knock the bus depo down and have a bridge over the main road so it lead to the NIC well just a thought  ;D |
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Post by carolle on Dec 1, 2004 21:03:06 GMT
Car park proposal is for the Island site. Even further than we park now for training and still away to walk in the early hours after training ( or late on a sunday night when all the boy races are going mad round the London road island) |
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Post by Doughnut on Dec 2, 2004 9:55:32 GMT
Car park proposal is for the Island site. When they start building further offices etc on this site they are proposing to supply 'multi purpose car parking'. This means that the car parks that are for the businesses on the site can be used by the customers of the NIC in the evenings when the businesses are unoccupied. There was a big discussion on BBC Radio Nottm this morning with Geoff Huckstep contributing. Where is the Island site? I'm about to buy a flat near Sneinton Market, and would be interested to know what plans there are for the area. I've been digging around and found a load of development plans, but nothing about a multi story car park. |
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Post by MP on Dec 2, 2004 11:56:51 GMT
Where is the Island site? The area which is being redeveloped between London Road and Manvers Street I believe. The development started in the vicinity of Island Street itself. The new BBC centre and the NHS Walk in place are part of it. Office developments are to follow and as part of this there will be car parking facilities. The proposal is to make these available for NIC parking outside of working hours. |
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Post by Doughnut on Dec 2, 2004 13:01:14 GMT
The area which is being redeveloped between London Road and Manvers Street I believe. The development started in the vicinity of Island Street itself. The new BBC centre and the NHS Walk in place are part of it. Office developments are to follow and as part of this there will be car parking facilities. The proposal is to make these available for NIC parking outside of working hours. Ah, that'd be cool if you're right, close enough to my new flat (if all goes to plan!) to be handy parking for visitors, but far enough not to be an eye sore  I understand Sneinton Market is part of this redevelopment too. New buildings for shops, offices, restaurants etc. and the Victoria Leisure centre is getting a revamp if I'm correct. A multi story car park where Sneinton Market is now would be quite handy for the NIC and Victoria Leisure centre, but it'd really pee me off!  |
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Post by Admin on Dec 2, 2004 16:45:03 GMT
I suppose it'll be far too much to ask for some discount or fixed rate for NIC event parking (a la Manchester) or being able to get car park tickets paid/validated in the rink (a la Cardiff) ...??
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Post by heja on Dec 2, 2004 17:25:32 GMT
the redelveopment is meant to happen in three stages isn't it( well in three areas anyway)
and from what i have seen (pictures i mean) it looks like it is going to look very good.
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Post by gazaboy on Dec 2, 2004 20:18:48 GMT
I work at the victoria leisure centre and knowing how little ever gets done there i can't see there being major rebuild to or around it with being a listed building and the last thing you need in front of there is more places for the drugies to hide. I think the island will be a great spot for a car park. It would be nice to see all game ticket holders getting free parking or at least very subsdised! But will it ever happen
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Post by thunder2 on Dec 2, 2004 21:42:08 GMT
When we were at the old stadium there was an agreement with the NCP car park over tickets. I suppose ther is no harm in the type of situation re Cardiff being put forward. but I didn't hear on the report that I was listening to that it was to be a Multi storey carpark. Multu User were the words.
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Post by bobness on Dec 7, 2004 14:41:13 GMT
What I can tell you for certain is that the bus depot is definately NOT part of it......
I am surprised more people don't park for free at the Forest and use the tram for £2, if you're in a car on your own that's surely a lot easier and cheaper? About 8 minutes back to the Forest after the game, you aren't constrained by parking charges clocking up either if you do want a coke or J20 after the game? If you go to town and do this in the day, there's no extra cost at all in the evening, the ticket is valid all day.
Maybe the tram company could do the Panthers fans a deal on tickets?
Just a thought....
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Post by heja on Dec 7, 2004 15:54:58 GMT
i am surprised that people just don't park on the street 1min walk from the NIC for FREE.
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Post by bobness on Dec 7, 2004 17:24:10 GMT
What, all those empty spaces on streets around the NIC just waiting to be parked on at 6.30 on match day. Have you ever tried it? You need to be there at 5 or before! Parking is an issue at the NIC, being flippant won't get anything done.
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Post by Bretters on Dec 7, 2004 18:01:13 GMT
Simple thing to do is catch a bus or tram Or if you have to go in your car, then do what somebody else said and park at the forest for free and get the tram to the lace market. |
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Post by texpef on Dec 7, 2004 18:12:49 GMT
and also tim in the last 3 years i have had my car broken into parking on the streets to the point now i insist on parking in a recognised car park as constantly reporting to the insurance is a real pain.... |
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Post by heja on Dec 7, 2004 18:24:37 GMT
well we get there at around 6:45 - 6:50 usally (maybe a bit earlier this year
and we have never been broken into (in about 3 or 4 years) so doesn't concern me.
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Post by bobness on Dec 7, 2004 18:41:07 GMT
Sensitive post, Tim. You must do this for fun.
It's only an issue when it's your car. Hope it never happens to you. Not a pleasant experience.
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