I agree wholeheartedly with the first comment. Gradually more and morer areas of the campus are being "refurbished" or even worse, "improved", and the character and feeling of the place nestled in the Sussex Downs is being eroded.
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Andrea Dalton
11 years ago
Many students are attracted to Sussex University because of its green spaces. Who in their right mind would prefer paving slabs to flora, fauna and pond, when it comes to having a place to be mindful?
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Fran Chick
11 years ago
The courtyard in Chichester 1 is a tranquil wildlife haven with interesting and unusual plants created by the chemistry department which used to surround it-it features memorial trees and benches for colleagues no longer with us and to replace it with concrete slabs would,in my opinion, go against the vision Basil Spence had for the university and makes a mockery of the listing process.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I have used the garden for 13 years - it's a real sanctuary, not just for people but for the wildlife. It's a rare and lovely space that should be better managed, preserved and appreciated as part of the building fabric and design. The fact it's been neglected is not a result of staff not caring but estates services that are not being provided (for whatever reason). It's appalling that this garden and memorial should even be considered for conversion when perhaps the concrete slab area on the South side would be better suited as it's a totally unused and an unnattractive space.
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Rebecca Davis
11 years ago
The courtyard is amazing and I've been visiting it since I was in creche at Sussex.
It would be a great great shame for us to lose this wonderful courtyard.
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Andy Clews
11 years ago
Used to be very carefully maintained but with sympathy for wildlife. It wouldn't cost much to return it to its former glory. Much better than a faceless concreted area.
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Susan Eamer-Tsoureas
11 years ago
As well as destroying a natural habitat for the birds that regularly nest and live within the safe zone of the courtyard, and what is for many members of staff a quiet refuge from the pressures of the day, the appearance of the proposed courtyard is totally out of character with the surrounding South Downs area in which the campus is nestled.
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Sandy Radford
11 years ago
Often eat my lunch here, especially as it is a seagull free zone. Wild life and pond in this area is a great pleasure.
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Martin Scolding
11 years ago
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One of my favourite places on campus. It provides a haven for a lot of birds because the netting prevents any predators from entering, so every year house sparrows and blackbirds successfully raise several broods of chicks.
Dragon flies also seem to be breeding in the pond.
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Elizabeth Davis
11 years ago
A much loved and valued area for both wildlife and people. An oasis amongst all the concrete!
I agree wholeheartedly with the first comment. Gradually more and morer areas of the campus are being "refurbished" or even worse, "improved", and the character and feeling of the place nestled in the Sussex Downs is being eroded.
Many students are attracted to Sussex University because of its green spaces. Who in their right mind would prefer paving slabs to flora, fauna and pond, when it comes to having a place to be mindful?
The courtyard in Chichester 1 is a tranquil wildlife haven with interesting and unusual plants created by the chemistry department which used to surround it-it features memorial trees and benches for colleagues no longer with us and to replace it with concrete slabs would,in my opinion, go against the vision Basil Spence had for the university and makes a mockery of the listing process.
I have used the garden for 13 years - it's a real sanctuary, not just for people but for the wildlife. It's a rare and lovely space that should be better managed, preserved and appreciated as part of the building fabric and design. The fact it's been neglected is not a result of staff not caring but estates services that are not being provided (for whatever reason). It's appalling that this garden and memorial should even be considered for conversion when perhaps the concrete slab area on the South side would be better suited as it's a totally unused and an unnattractive space.
The courtyard is amazing and I've been visiting it since I was in creche at Sussex. It would be a great great shame for us to lose this wonderful courtyard.
Used to be very carefully maintained but with sympathy for wildlife. It wouldn't cost much to return it to its former glory. Much better than a faceless concreted area.
As well as destroying a natural habitat for the birds that regularly nest and live within the safe zone of the courtyard, and what is for many members of staff a quiet refuge from the pressures of the day, the appearance of the proposed courtyard is totally out of character with the surrounding South Downs area in which the campus is nestled.
Often eat my lunch here, especially as it is a seagull free zone. Wild life and pond in this area is a great pleasure.
One of my favourite places on campus. It provides a haven for a lot of birds because the netting prevents any predators from entering, so every year house sparrows and blackbirds successfully raise several broods of chicks. Dragon flies also seem to be breeding in the pond.
A much loved and valued area for both wildlife and people. An oasis amongst all the concrete!