Season of events is set to light up Bradford's City Park (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bradford council focusing on the so called prime location city park while the rest of bradford centre declines further down the hole .But council like holes

Its a start but there should be an event every weekend seeing as so much was spent on it.

Will the fountains be made to go high as they do not at the moment?
Are they broken?

“Many thousands of people have enjoyed Bradford’s new hi-tech public space over summer"

I thought we were promised MILLIONS of extra visitors for our £24m???

We were told that the events would bring in up to £80million in additional revenue.............


"that is sure to attract local people and visitors.".. ....Lets hope the visitors are not expecting to have a good shopping experience!

With respect to the comments above, whenever I've been to the park it's always been buzzing, and you can see that general footfall has improved as a result of its opening.
Certainly something for the city to be proud of. Simple as that.

Cunni1 wrote:
With respect to the comments above, whenever I've been to the park it's always been buzzing, and you can see that general footfall has improved as a result of its opening. Certainly something for the city to be proud of. Simple as that.

You see a different Bradford City centre to me then.

I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area.

Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Cunni1 wrote:
With respect to the comments above, whenever I've been to the park it's always been buzzing, and you can see that general footfall has improved as a result of its opening.
Certainly something for the city to be proud of. Simple as that.

Couldn't agree more. The City Park is a genuinely great place to be - there doesn't need to be anything on: just a bit of sun gets people out and into town, and the fountains put a smile on faces whether rain or shine. People are coming to the city to enjoy the city - and I'm sure they spend money whilst there. It's attracting people, generating income and giving people a fab view of the city. If there were more events - and better publicised (where's selling from the @cityparkBD & other BDMC twitter feeds, etc.?) - the puddle will draw more and more people in and get them returning.

£24m will be well worth it in the future. I hated it before it came with all the noise and disruption but, now it's here, it's wonderful!

Keep on putting exciting events on, publicise them properly and draw in the crowds.

Joedavid wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:
With respect to the comments above, whenever I've been to the park it's always been buzzing, and you can see that general footfall has improved as a result of its opening. Certainly something for the city to be proud of. Simple as that.

You see a different Bradford City centre to me then.

Good - I'm glad because the Bradford you see sounds awful. The one I see isn't only bad. I see empty shops and £ shops and betting shops, but I also see a developing cafe culture, people coming to the city to enjoy being here with kids playing in the fountains, and a growing group of people who are demanding change and improvement.

badford wrote:
Bradford council focusing on the so called prime location city park while the rest of bradford centre declines further down the hole .But council like holes

The local moaning industry is still going strong...

Great to see a programme of varied events, its what the space is there for! More events = more footfall = better prospect for businesses = better businesses across the city centre. Not sure what has happened in the six months it has been open, but hopefully it will make a positive difference in the next few years.

Why not get senior council officials, councillors and members of Westfield in some stocks down at the City Park.

I think hundreds of thousands would turn out for that.

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area.

Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area. Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

There is a nice fountain in my local park, I'd rather go there. Until there is something else to pull me into the City center why bother?

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area. Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

There is a nice fountain in my local park, I'd rather go there. Until there is something else to pull me into the City center why bother?

It's not just a fountain though, is it?

When I go there, the place is heaving with families. The kids are loving being able to interact with the water. The families are then sticking around and having dinner at Nando's or a coffee or a drink.
I'm sorry it's not your cup of tea – I really am – but the enhanced public realm is bringing people into town who previously had no reason to do so. That is literally happening.

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area. Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

There is a nice fountain in my local park, I'd rather go there. Until there is something else to pull me into the City center why bother?

It's not just a fountain though, is it? When I go there, the place is heaving with families. The kids are loving being able to interact with the water. The families are then sticking around and having dinner at Nando's or a coffee or a drink. I'm sorry it's not your cup of tea – I really am – but the enhanced public realm is bringing people into town who previously had no reason to do so. That is literally happening.

Everything you just mentioned can also be said about my local park. Heaving with families but replace Nandos with one of the local pubs/cafes.

There needs to be more than just that to bring people into the City Center.

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area. Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

There is a nice fountain in my local park, I'd rather go there. Until there is something else to pull me into the City center why bother?

It's not just a fountain though, is it? When I go there, the place is heaving with families. The kids are loving being able to interact with the water. The families are then sticking around and having dinner at Nando's or a coffee or a drink. I'm sorry it's not your cup of tea – I really am – but the enhanced public realm is bringing people into town who previously had no reason to do so. That is literally happening.

Everything you just mentioned can also be said about my local park. Heaving with families but replace Nandos with one of the local pubs/cafes.

There needs to be more than just that to bring people into the City Center.

Enjoy your local park then!

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Cunni1 wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I am yet to visit it, I've seen a fountain before I need more than just a fountain to make me want to visit that area. Events are the way forward but nothing has took my eye as yet.

Amazing.

There is a nice fountain in my local park, I'd rather go there. Until there is something else to pull me into the City center why bother?

It's not just a fountain though, is it? When I go there, the place is heaving with families. The kids are loving being able to interact with the water. The families are then sticking around and having dinner at Nando's or a coffee or a drink. I'm sorry it's not your cup of tea – I really am – but the enhanced public realm is bringing people into town who previously had no reason to do so. That is literally happening.

Everything you just mentioned can also be said about my local park. Heaving with families but replace Nandos with one of the local pubs/cafes. There needs to be more than just that to bring people into the City Center.

Enjoy your local park then!

I do.

angry bradfordian wrote:
“Many thousands of people have enjoyed Bradford’s new hi-tech public space over summer" I thought we were promised MILLIONS of extra visitors for our £24m???

£34 million was the cost and not £24million.

So what's with the College hair salon in the banana?

Are things that bad that they cant attract a decent retailer for the unit?

Just get down there and give it a whirl, you might just be surprised. always enjoyed it when i have been down and it has pulled me into the city centre, kids love it and i have spent money i probs wouldnt have otherwise. the only way to get the city centre out of the hole (no pun) its in is for us all to start using it, demanding change and stopping the moaning, action creates change, moaning creates ulcers!!

Apollo wrote:

angry bradfordian wrote:
“Many thousands of people have enjoyed Bradford’s new hi-tech public space over summer" I thought we were promised MILLIONS of extra visitors for our £24m???

£34 million was the cost and not £24million.

I was trying being optimistic with the £24m quote.
It's all gone quiet on the final cost since the scheme was coming to an end. Surely the 'commercial confidentiality' excuse can't still be true?

Me thinks some of the above posters are the same person..... :)

The City Puddle......
It's not, & never was worth 30 odd million squid.
Everytime I've been near it, I'm one of only about a dozen people there.
Yes Joedavid, I think it's nackered, as I've only ever seen piddley little squirters.

Might pop along to the garden of light do, as it sounds like it could be good.

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