What would you do with 17 acres of city centre land
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For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
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For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
Ask if you need any more details...
Herbs said:
I don't know the area but city centre car parks are always in demand and are a goldmine especially as very little outlay is needed. Expansion could include a park and ride scheme or split the site between car park and some else.
HTH
Thanks for the input, its probably too close to the centre for a park and ride if you know what I mean and there are millions of car parks in Nottingham. A good idea though considering there is very limited information available. Thanks for taking the time to reply HTH
stabbed rat said:
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For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
Ask if you need any more details...
I would dig a great big hole and push the rest of Nottingham into it...the rest of the UK would thank you.For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
Ask if you need any more details...
More sensibly.
Lo-cost eco housing/flats, above shops/resturants, throw in a load of green tech, as ist very much the "thing" these days.
Offices are becoming a bit "over supplied" with the move to "work from home" many companies are pushing.
Edited by KrazyIvan on Wednesday 19th January 14:24
KrazyIvan said:
stabbed rat said:
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For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
Ask if you need any more details...
I would dig a great big hole and push the rest of Nottingham into it...the rest of the UK would thank you.For one of my university essays I have been asked to write about what I would do with a piece of land they have pointed us towards. It is 17 acres of land near the Nottingham ice centre.
I was just wondering if anyone had any better ideas than the obvious office block/ appartment complex that everyone will go for.
We essentially have a blank canvass to work with but must maximise returns whilst taking into account the risks involved.
I am not asking PH to do all of the thinking for me as I already have a few ideas, I was just wondering if there was anything that could suit even better out there.
Ask if you need any more details...
More sensibly.
Lo-cost eco housing/flats, above shops/resturants, throw in a load of green tech, as ist very much the "thing" these days.
Offices are becoming a bit "over supplied" with the move to "work from home" many companies are pushing.
Edited by KrazyIvan on Wednesday 19th January 14:24
Eco, zero carbon, social sector homes for underpaid public sector workers.
You'll get 100%, and a knighthood.
KrazyIvan said:
I would dig a great big hole and push the rest of Nottingham into it...the rest of the UK would thank you.
An admirable plan, however, I am aiming to pass this module...KrazyIvan said:
Lo-cost eco housing/flats, above shops/resturants, throw in a load of green tech, as ist very much the "thing" these days.
One of the ideas high up on my list...all the eco b
ks could come in useful to use up some of the word count.KrazyIvan said:
Offices are becoming a bit "over supplied" with the move to "work from home" many companies are pushing.
True, however they will still be needed for large firms/ companies that rely on the consumer being able to reach them directly, face to face.Rude-boy said:
FFS this is PH, not Town Planner monthly with all your Eco-Bluey-Greenhouses.
Kart Track, skid pan and if you have space left driving range, sans nets, facing local sink estate.
Kart track has also crossed my mind...Race track was first but I realised it was a tiny site so I thought kart track. The problem is that I have to consider the profitability of selling the site after, kart tracks and skid pans have quite specific markets and I don't think I could sell it for much after.Kart Track, skid pan and if you have space left driving range, sans nets, facing local sink estate.
AB said:
17 acres is a fair chunk of land... you could work up a nice little leisure scheme on that.
Bowling/cinema/couple of restaurants and associated parking?
I jumped at this when i read read what you had put, then i realised that someone has beaten me to it, there is a bowling alley close by, and a cinema, and a restaurant. Bowling/cinema/couple of restaurants and associated parking?
Thanks anyway, so very close
AB said:
17 acres is a fair chunk of land... you could work up a nice little leisure scheme on that.
Bowling/cinema/couple of restaurants and associated parking?
I jumped at this when i read read what you had put, then i realised that someone has beaten me to it, there is a bowling alley close by, and a cinema, and a restaurant. Bowling/cinema/couple of restaurants and associated parking?
Thanks anyway, so very close
Republik said:
Where in Nottingham is it? West Bridgford - build something nice. Hyson Green - an AIDs centre.
Just below the ice skating arena, on the edge of the roundabout. I think it may be in too much of a commercial area to put residential so i'm starting to sway towards office block with hotel and secure parking underneath. Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff