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Old Posted Jun 20, 2019, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut View Post
The roof complex covers drivers and buildings almost more so than pedestrians (which can be done much better for less money). It's an interesting pitch, but in the "hey, look at me" way, not as something functional or aesthetically pleasing.

There's various proposals for concert halls all the time. For example, that one a few years ago for the old courthouse once the VAG leaves.
The roof would have to cover a wide area to provide meaningful shelter from winter's driving rains.

The Sun article specifically mentions developer contributions intended for a concert hall whose site was superceded by the convention centre expansion. So where did that money go?
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