As Councillor Hawkins pointed out at some point in the past the interested parties in Portobello said no to a supermarket.
There is, after all, absolutely no difference between a single retail premesis taking up the whole site with the logistics, transport and local economy implications associated with a huge outlet and a small metro style supermarket that will have an a correspondingly reduced hinterland and supporting infrastructure.
What is his problem with a load of plush new residences some studios, retail space and a store?
I actually think one of the worst things you can do in a new development is to create residences without some kind of retail space, it means that the community becomes closed and people will leave there homes, get in their cars and drive to wherever they need to go to get supplies, if folk have a local place to go (walk) to, they may consider ranging even further afield to take in other things the town has to offer.
Otherwise It creates a soulless urban area without a sense of community.Statistics: Posted by Grunk — 03 Nov 2010, 14:55
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