Stifler Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, ponsaelius said: Suppose you could do absolutely loads with it really if it was in the club's hands. A mixed use development of a reduced height that also includes club shop, museum etc. Pretty much. You could have giant club store, or you could just have open land for fan parks etc. Even if the Reuben’s or PIF wanted to use it for a different development, but one that allows for a SJP expansion. The thing is, the planned developments didn’t even sit in line with the Times and Wellbar central buildings which were built just 10 years or so ago. They literally went back towards the Gallowgate stand, away from the established street line for no other reason than to ‘Fuck you NUFC, & fuck you Metro expansion’. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppy Chop Chop Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Mayor Jamie Driscoll @MayorJD · 4m I’ve made the decision to refuse to provide public funding for the Strawberry Place development. I don’t believe it’s in the best interests of the people of the city and the region. #StJamesPark Edited January 31, 2023 by Choppy Chop Chop add Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 This is really encouraging news and hopefully the beginning of getting the whole thing thrown out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) I'm so out of touch like, I had no idea Jamie Driscoll was a mayor now Edit: Ah I did I'm just an idiot Edited January 31, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Should be power to the people. A clear message that anything built there will be boycotted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, TotalWar said: I noticed for the first time last night that you can clearly see St. James’ Park from the roundabout beside the Range at Benton. I know you can see it from the top of Weetslade Pit Heap(country park). I wonder where is the furthest away that you can see it. Can be seen from Sheriff Hill in Gateshead which is probably a couple of miles away. And when travelling back into town on the Coast Road you can see it at about the point when passing Silverlink. That's at least 2 miles too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 If you drive from Chester to Stanley you can see it just past ouston, there's also a great view up from sunniside on the top of the country road Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomYam Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Re Strawberry Place. If I had my way, I'd build a 30 storey slender glass tower on the most south-westerly section (facing down St.James's Boulevard) and convert the rest into a square. The city needs more green spaces and the site lends itself to a tall building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, TomYam said: Re Strawberry Place. If I had my way, I'd build a 30 storey slender glass tower on the most south-westerly section (facing down St.James's Boulevard) and convert the rest into a square. The city needs more green spaces and the site lends itself to a tall building. Leazes Park is just down the street from the site though. Not to mention the Town Moor and that are a short walk. If the site is available again the club should get it, its our only real chance for a meaningful expansion on the same site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 52000 is not big enough, something needs to be done, Gallowgate expansion with the East stand glass wall would be my preferred choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 14 hours ago, TotalWar said: I noticed for the first time last night that you can clearly see St. James’ Park from the roundabout beside the Range at Benton. I know you can see it from the top of Weetslade Pit Heap(country park). I wonder where is the furthest away that you can see it. Can see it from Battle Hill Drive and the top of the pit heap at the Rising Sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 You can see if from near Bill Quay Cricket Club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Do the grey seats bother anyone? I just think we can make SJP more homely if we go for black seats like Derby have, with perhaps some seats in white showing NUFC and the like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Cort said: Do the grey seats bother anyone? I just think we can make SJP more homely if we go for black seats like Derby have, with perhaps some seats in white showing NUFC and the like. Perhaps a nice throw rug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, Hovagod said: Perhaps a nice throw rug Would really tie the stadium together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 33 minutes ago, Cort said: Do the grey seats bother anyone? I just think we can make SJP more homely if we go for black seats like Derby have, with perhaps some seats in white showing NUFC and the like. It’s not like they’re very visible when 52,000 arses are parked on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 You can see SJP from Cleadon Hills which is about 13 miles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Can see it from MH370 and that’s let the atmosphere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Cort said: Do the grey seats bother anyone? I just think we can make SJP more homely if we go for black seats like Derby have, with perhaps some seats in white showing NUFC and the like. Prefer it to be grey to be honest. Black will fade in colour and turn greyish. White will dirty easier and turn yellowish. Grey is just about neutral. Personally think black and white seats make it a bit more tacky. Just my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I’ve always liked the grey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Any black and white seats would need to be nicely hidden at the back of a stand to avoid discolouration. Then that would defeat the object for putting them in, in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Get in @Greg! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) While I don't disagree its brushing over the fundamental point that ultimately neither the council nor the club own the land. They have very limited say in what the developer wants to do with it. The only thing that changes the situation is if the club or the owners themselves buy back the land. Edited February 7, 2023 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Does this not now allow the club to buy the land back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said: Does this not now allow the club to buy the land back? I think Greg is hinting that the club are now directly aware of the land at the Strawberry place and been advised that if they wish to expand SJP then they should look to acquiring the land, or at the least come up with a plan with the developer that allows for an expanded SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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