tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post7752977668937955437..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: City Place is this Council's terrible legacyMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-2258585960487549742008-04-01T20:08:00.000+10:002008-04-01T20:08:00.000+10:00The CBD is going downhill. Hav eyou seen the rolle...The CBD is going downhill. Hav eyou seen the roller doors on the Esplande? I see Johno busking there as there are no shops.<BR/>Are the rooler doors there to stay?<BR/>I'll bet the shops on the Nard are pissed off.... typical of Unity Council decisionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-40851176122816576572008-01-23T20:27:00.000+10:002008-01-23T20:27:00.000+10:00A couple of facts for you, Michael.1. City Place w...A couple of facts for you, Michael.<BR/><BR/>1. City Place was designed and contracts were let in the days of previous Labour Mayor, Tom Pyne.<BR/><BR/>2. Ask Val what she thinks of that god-awful toadstool because it was conceived by her no 1 architect, Mark Buttrose, who by the way, was the principal designer of that other god-awful building, Cairns City Council Chambers.<BR/><BR/>Hey, but why let the facts get in the way when "it's all Kev's fault"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-85736360318564676442007-09-12T17:20:00.000+10:002007-09-12T17:20:00.000+10:00well, I totally disagreed with removing the old st...well, I totally disagreed with removing the old stage and grassed area, but it was a fait accompli.<BR/><BR/>i was at first against the new toadstool - but in looking at it a few times I know think it is brilliant - it is a complete change from the normal concrete monstrosity, the view through it is great, the breeze will be good - and it is kind off so original etc, that I think it is a real winner.<BR/><BR/>keith holloways beachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-53182194304409073722007-09-10T17:29:00.000+10:002007-09-10T17:29:00.000+10:00could anyone tell me where the old sound shell is?...could anyone tell me where the old sound shell is? I have an idea for it's use! Why not re-erect(resurrect?)it in the park that lies between Stratford and Freshwater right at the back facing the rain forest. It could be used for regular weekend performances-live music,school plays,poetry readings and the like. This suburban venue could serve as a catalyst for community gatherings in turn fostering closer ties between neighbours-and the locals could walk to and from and leave the car at home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-82140214491492531832007-09-08T18:06:00.000+10:002007-09-08T18:06:00.000+10:00Could'nt agree more with Mr Moore!After what seems...Could'nt agree more with Mr Moore!<BR/>After what seems waiting forever we get something that would'nt look out of place in an episode of the Flintstones-giving my age away.<BR/>As a local musician who's played out of the last space and was anticipating a structure at least close to the artists impression-it's not even close! I reckon the performers will have to get waterproof gear and clothing if it rains and there's a bit of wind-far to high and narrow-I could be wrong...........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-39378976815339023682007-09-06T22:27:00.000+10:002007-09-06T22:27:00.000+10:00I am convinced that Cairns City Council has provid...I am convinced that Cairns City Council has provided no shelter in the city place for the same reason they have not provided shelter on most of the esplanade, i.e. they are worried black people may congregate there. I also believe the Cairns police have had input into this decision. There is no question that the demise of some live music venues was "hurried along" because black people love live music and many would frequent the cbd to visit these places.<BR/>The council and the police have found the above measures an easy way to assist in their ethnic cleansing of the cbd.<BR/>If you wish to verify the effect, consider this, check the percentage of black people who live in the Cairns area, and the next time you're having a night out on the town [that was night] play count the black man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-49894287109521674012007-08-25T18:22:00.000+10:002007-08-25T18:22:00.000+10:00Another of Byrn's stuff ups. City Place used to h...Another of Byrn's stuff ups. City Place used to have a great green hill and lots of shady places to sit and watch performances. Would you believe they have spent over 2 million of resident's rates on this and it still doesn;t work. What a disaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-3332395415692721962007-08-23T17:08:00.000+10:002007-08-23T17:08:00.000+10:00Whoops.. guess I should have posted that comment o...Whoops.. guess I should have posted that comment on the right article. It's been a long day!<BR/><BR/>JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-79841382486981959102007-08-23T17:03:00.000+10:002007-08-23T17:03:00.000+10:00G'Day Michael,Nice new Cairns blog you've got here...G'Day Michael,<BR/><BR/>Nice new Cairns blog you've got here. Thanks for the plug and the link love. Very thoughtful, much appreciated!<BR/><BR/>I had a look around your site and subscribed to your RSS Feed. I fear I may struggle to keep up with your intense update schedule, though, it looks like you've been blogging your arse off!!<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Wicked JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com