The proposal for New Victoria Place has been officially withdrawn. This outcome preserves the historic Odeon building and proves that thoughtful preservation is a viable alternative to unnecessary development. We will continue to monitor the site to ensure that future plans respect our architectural heritage.
August 7, 2012
Final supporters
Calling for businesses to consider moving into existing empty offices in Bradford now, not an unnecessary and destructive development in two years.
We, the undersigned, will boycott any business which knowingly signs up as a tenant to the proposed New Victoria Place scheme in Bradford without first considering alternative options to the demolition of the Odeon.
If these businesses truly do want to move to Bradford, there is no shortage of empty city centre office space of a very high standard for them to choose from, without being part of this civic vandalism, and we encourage them to do that instead.
This should also be in keeping with their corporate social responsibility policies with regard to their environmental impact, as well as their impact on the local community.
There is no need for a scheme like New Victoria Place in the city. In the years since it was proposed, we have seen numerous hotels built, much office space become available, and enough city centre apartments lie empty to know that it is not required.
Any business which signs up is aiding the demolition of the Odeon, an iconic building currently standing on the site of the proposed scheme. The Odeon is a landmark for which the people of Bradford have been fighting for years, and recent proposals to renovate it and put it to use as part of the city's cultural regeneration are far better for the city than New Victoria Place.
Any business which signs up to New Victoria Place does so knowingly against the wishes of the people of the city they wish to trade from, and should expect to be named and shamed, to be boycotted, and to be the subject of protest.
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Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 2, 2012
June 29, 2012
The momentum behind this boycott is building as we approach our next objective. Please direct your contacts to this page to demonstrate that our commitment to preserving local history remains firm.
Reached 100 supporters
June 20, 2012
June 17, 2012
The number of signatories is nearing one hundred people who value our city heritage. Please encourage your colleagues to add their names so that the scale of this opposition remains undeniable.
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The Odeon is a massive part of our history. We dont need another ugly office block when there are so many empty windows staring back at us already.
Ridiculous idea. Wasted money and wasted potential.
BRADFORD DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS! FIX THE OLD STUFF DONT JUST BUILD OVER IT.
Enough with the wrecking balls. Save our buildings instead of just knocking everything down for profit.
Please stop destroying our city. The odeon has so much potential if someone would just put in the effort to open it back up.
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The proposal for New Victoria Place has been officially withdrawn. This outcome preserves the historic Odeon building and proves that thoughtful preservation is a viable alternative to unnecessary development. We will continue to monitor the site to ensure that future plans respect our architectural heritage.
August 7, 2012
Final supporters
Calling for businesses to consider moving into existing empty offices in Bradford now, not an unnecessary and destructive development in two years.
We, the undersigned, will boycott any business which knowingly signs up as a tenant to the proposed New Victoria Place scheme in Bradford without first considering alternative options to the demolition of the Odeon.
If these businesses truly do want to move to Bradford, there is no shortage of empty city centre office space of a very high standard for them to choose from, without being part of this civic vandalism, and we encourage them to do that instead.
This should also be in keeping with their corporate social responsibility policies with regard to their environmental impact, as well as their impact on the local community.
There is no need for a scheme like New Victoria Place in the city. In the years since it was proposed, we have seen numerous hotels built, much office space become available, and enough city centre apartments lie empty to know that it is not required.
Any business which signs up is aiding the demolition of the Odeon, an iconic building currently standing on the site of the proposed scheme. The Odeon is a landmark for which the people of Bradford have been fighting for years, and recent proposals to renovate it and put it to use as part of the city's cultural regeneration are far better for the city than New Victoria Place.
Any business which signs up to New Victoria Place does so knowingly against the wishes of the people of the city they wish to trade from, and should expect to be named and shamed, to be boycotted, and to be the subject of protest.
FIND OUT MORE about the Odeon scandal in the press
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 2, 2012
June 29, 2012
The momentum behind this boycott is building as we approach our next objective. Please direct your contacts to this page to demonstrate that our commitment to preserving local history remains firm.
Reached 100 supporters
June 20, 2012
June 17, 2012
The number of signatories is nearing one hundred people who value our city heritage. Please encourage your colleagues to add their names so that the scale of this opposition remains undeniable.
6 Comments
So many empty offices in town right now. Why would anyone need a new development when the space is already there waiting?
The Odeon is a massive part of our history. We dont need another ugly office block when there are so many empty windows staring back at us already.
Ridiculous idea. Wasted money and wasted potential.
BRADFORD DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS! FIX THE OLD STUFF DONT JUST BUILD OVER IT.
Enough with the wrecking balls. Save our buildings instead of just knocking everything down for profit.
Please stop destroying our city. The odeon has so much potential if someone would just put in the effort to open it back up.
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So many empty offices in town right now. Why would anyone need a new development when the space is already there waiting?