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Vision for Market Square
A GRAND square to rival any in the magnificent cities of Europe is the aim of an international design competition launched today to transform the neglected public heart of Salisbury.
Promoters hope the successful £3m renaissance of
the medieval Market Place and Guildhall square will provide a vibrant, welcoming place for
residents and visitors while attracting new businesses and benefiting existing ones.
It is also hoped the contest will help the city to prosper in competition with other regional
centres such as Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke and Bournemouth.
Councillor Peter Edge, Portfolio Holder for economic development and tourism at Salisbury District Council, said the winning design would play a crucial role in helping the city prosper and grow.
He said: "The aim is to create a grand square of the highest quality and design, a beautiful
cosmopolitan space within the core of our medieval city where families and friends can linger in inspirational surroundings.
"This regeneration is long overdue as the Market Place and Guildhall square have been neglected for years, with a shabby feel on non-market days and woefully under utilised.
"Worse, one of Western Europe's largest medieval
public spaces is home to 69 car parking spaces, a decision made in an environmentally indifferent era when the needs of the motor vehicle were given
priority over pedestrians.
What we envisage is a European-style café culture, with the medieval setting complemented by
sensitive landscaping."
- For an in-depth report see the August 14 edition of the Salisbury Journal
12:01am Thursday 14th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: hillyanne, hilly.1@btinternet.c
om on 10:05am Thu 14 Aug 08
I've recently moved here.On a wet day,in particular,I think the town square is one of the dreariest civic ares I've seen in my travels.It is crying out for some TLC !
I've recently moved here.On a wet day,in particular,I think the town square is one of the dreariest civic ares I've seen in my travels.It is crying out for some TLC !
Posted by: steve, Wiltshire on 4:50pm Mon 18 Aug 08
I've lived in Wilts all my life and used to go to Salisbury quite often. Now it is once a year - the parking is too damned expensive - I'd rather shop in Street. The choice of shops is superior and you don't get served by people with the ever encroaching estuary accent.
I've lived in Wilts all my life and used to go to Salisbury quite often. Now it is once a year - the parking is too damned expensive - I'd rather shop in Street. The choice of shops is superior and you don't get served by people with the ever encroaching estuary accent.
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