TheTool Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Well with summerland being knocked down and cleared anyone got an idea what to put there. Personally i would like to see a Snow Dome, that would be great and we could all learn how to ski and snow board before you go on holiday. Link This has to be a really good idea for us and it can be used year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 No matter what is done it should incorporate a memorial to the poor souls who perished due to abysmally awful architectural design and choice of materials in the original building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectro Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 No matter what is done it should incorporate a memorial to the poor souls who perished due to abysmally awful architectural design and choice of materials in the original building. I disagree. I know if I died in a horrible accident somewhere I wouldn't want a plaque with my name on it associating me with the place forever. If there was a call for a memorial then it would be much better to have it in a peaceful place where relatives could visit rather than a plaque on the wall in the reception of some snowdome or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 No matter what is done it should incorporate a memorial to the poor souls who perished due to abysmally awful architectural design and choice of materials in the original building. I disagree. I know if I died in a horrible accident somewhere I wouldn't want a plaque with my name on it associating me with the place forever. If there was a call for a memorial then it would be much better to have it in a peaceful place where relatives could visit rather than a plaque on the wall in the reception of some snowdome or whatever. I agree with lectro, an entertainment centre of any kind is totally unsuitable for a memorial to any kind of tragedy. It would be no more appropriate than, for example, placing a plaque in Bar George in Hill Street which - as St George's Hall - was used as a temporary morgue for the victims of the fire. I've no doubt that there should be a memorial of some kind (if there isn't already?), but it ought to be somewhere more suitable for quiet reflection. As for a snow dome - I think it's an excellent idea, if it would attract enough people to make it financially viable. I visited onesuch in Belgium many years ago with my family but, as Loki was the one with the skis and I was merely the one recording his efforts (and his pain!) on video, my pleasure was only a sort of 'second hand' one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2orangey4crows Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 A decent sized shopping centre, Tower House and The Strand are a waste of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Maybe they should get rid of the smell at that end of the prom first and then think about putting something there!! What makes you think that a shopping centre there would be any different than the one in Tower House. How about a car park and then a park and ride system in to centre of Douglas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 A decent sized shopping centre, Tower House and The Strand are a waste of space. ....but have crap shops in them or empty spaces - so what shops do you propose fill this large shopping centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirdick Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How about a swimming pool and a large open level with a stage and bar etc. Maybe they could put a cinema in there and a couple of basketball courts. Oooh, they could double them up as a roller rink too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How about a swimming pool and a large open level with a stage and bar etc. Maybe they could put a cinema in there and a couple of basketball courts. Oooh, they could double them up as a roller rink too. Good thinking! Pretty much covers everybody - perhaps add a nightclub too. I reckon the basement would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 and then have no-one go to it, but then have them up in arms whilst mourning its passing. Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 We need some 5-a-side and squash courts as well. The NSC is full. That would be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I like the Snow Dome with maybe a Ice Rink as well idea however i wouldn't think it would be cost effective in the long run. I would be awesome fun for the families though. As regards to a Memorial, I don't see why something couldn't be put in the garden/park place at the bottom of Summerhill. Out of the way but close enough to be relevent and qiuet enough for people to visit in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How about a block of expensive flats specially for tax-avoiding part-time residents plus an 'out of the catalogue' pub with an English or faux-Irish theme ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_kitty Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Put a decent sized Asda there that could be open 24/7, we had one where i used to live and they are so handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCMR Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How about a block of expensive flats specially for tax-avoiding part-time residents plus an 'out of the catalogue' pub with an English or faux-Irish theme ? To late, aplanning application as gone it to build 30 sheltered housing units just up the road at the old Follies resturant. A multi story car park would be the ideal use, with a bike hire shop built into it so all the office workers could park out of town and get a bit of get fit by having a bike ride along the expensive bike lane on the prom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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