Let's hope Trafford Council planning officials don't just roll-over and die in front of the ITV plans for the Coronation Street production village. More documents have just been made public, and show nearly half the site devoted to car parking. Apparently 190 are vital for the drama team, but another 200 are sought for ITV staff working across the canal in MediaCityUK. There's no mention of bike sheds or bicycle stands.
Fenced-in car parks surround and shield the outdoor set on three sides, with production buildings on the south side. The "public realm" offer is just walkways, with views of either parked cars, or ITV adverts on the side of the studio block. No sign of transparency, engagement, or commitment to green transport. Not a sausage to encourage you to walk across the footbridge unless you work for ITV. No added value to MediaCityUK as a destination whatsoever. Boris wouldn't let it happen in London...
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