Southampton – Developing for the Future
Southampton – Building a great city takes more than bricks and mortar
As the leaves brown, and the sunshine, of little we have had retreats to the shelter of the clouds we realise change is in the air. Not only the seasons but the future of our city is gathering momentum, Southampton is evolving.
June of this year saw the official unveiling of CityVision Southampton, a 5.5m x 4m grand model of the city. The joint effort by Solent Centre for architecture & Design and the University of Portsmouth brought to life the councils proposed vision for the city. At an astonishing £60,000 some critics say it deserves more than the ‘space under the stairs’ at Southampton City’s Art Gallery.
The model focuses on the key developments all planned to be finalised in 2026.
The French Quarter
The streets of trendy bars and waves of sophisticated restaurants lift this Parisian haven away from anything else of its kind in Southampton. The already much loved French Quarter houses some of the most expensive apartments in the city, however in the future history will be on show for all to see. A mixed-tenure expansion will re-instate the history of the area much of which was destroyed by war time damage and post-war traffic planning. The sea, an element Southampton was built upon, holds a crucial role both in the creation of the sector and the significance of the past.
Ocean Village
The dwelling takes its name from the marina it surrounds, so it is only just the marina too becomes the focal point for the regeneration. Reinvigorating the marina is merely one result of the Ocean Village development, already an area of great wealth. Initially the Boat Yard designed by John Thomson & Partners, the creators for the French Quarter, intends to erect a residential scheme comprising of 130 one, two and three bedroom apartments to the area. All of which will be designed around a communal landscaped courtyard, drawing its focus from the powerful marina.
West Quay
With over 228,600 residents living, working and spending in Southampton West Quay is universally known. The Shopping precinct West Quay embraces thousands of potential shoppers every day, with West Quay Retail Park holding huge influence just a walk away. With this in mind two developments await the surrounding area. Carnival, a category A office building indulges workers with 5 floors of open plan spacing with triple height reception and a full height winter garden area for escaping the daily grind. The second investment being built on the old Pirelli works site is the Swedish flat-pack furniture store IKEA. Opening for business in 2009 the store will host 9,000 products and host a 600 seating restaurant selling IKEA food and beverages to the floods of shoppers brought to the Solent.
Central Station
Exciting news for the entire city proposes a redevelopment of the Central Train station. The stirring regeneration study intends to raise the profile of the station while improving both transport interchange of trains and buses while connecting Commercial road with City Centre.
These developments and will ensure Southampton develops into a modern vibrant city establishing itself as the main centre on the South Coast of England.
Paul Serellis
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/southampton-developing-for-the-future-706659.html
essay corrections?? easy 10 points?
Thesis: Please Include a short essay describing why you chose to pursue an education in the arts.
ALL HELP/ CORRECTIONS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Throughout my High School education I have been fortunate with the opportunities to explore my passion for photography. During my freshman year I participated in the given photography course and clubs at my high school but it wasn’t until my sophomore year that my passion started to take new heights. Completing all the given courses at William Floyd High School I started to involve myself in the Photography Club, Yearbook Club, Literary Magazine, Art Club, and National Honor Society in the hopes of becoming more involved within the career. Although I have taken apart in other clubs and volunteer organizations these were the ones that I found most rewarding. As my high school education progressed so did my involvement in photography when I took two non-credit courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the College of Business and Fashion (LIM). These non-credit courses enabled me to explore, and develop my photography skills, as well as learn the professional business first hand. My senior year was the most rewarding because within the first few months of school I was given the opportunity as president of the Photography Club, officer of the National Honor Society, and Vice-President of the Business Service Club. Not only have these opportunities been rewarding but also they have given me the guidance I needed to continue my passion for photography after high school. My Uncle Gary, a successful wedding photographer has been my mentor since my freshman year and has guided me through my most difficult obstacles. In the past month I have been a finalist in a photography contest for Respect for Life, as well as contestant in the 9th Annual Student Artists Invitational located in Southampton, NY. With a college education at the Savannah College of Art & Design I plan on opening my own photography business, and possibly a studio some day. I may only be seventeen but I am more prepared for my future then I ever thought possible, and will take every step to reach my ambitions.
Hi, Victoria!
Throughout my High School education I have been fortunate in having the many opportunities to explore my passion for photography. During my freshman year I participated in the available photography course and clubs at my high school but it was not until my sophomore year that my passion started to reach high levels. Whilst completing all of the given courses at William Floyd High School, I started to involve myself in the Photography Club, Yearbook Club, Literary Magazine, Art Club and National Honor Society in the hope of becoming more capable towards my chosen career. Although I have taken a part in other clubs and volunteer organizations, these were the ones that I found most rewarding.
As my high school education progressed so did my involvement in photography, especially after I took two non-credit courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the College of Business and Fashion (LIM). These non-credit courses enabled me to explore and develop my skills in photography , as well as learn the professional business first hand.
My senior year was the most rewarding because, within the first few months of school, I was given the opportunity to take on the roles of President of the Photography Club, officer of the National Honor Society and Vice-president of the Business Service Club. Not only have these opportunities been rewarding but also have given me the guidance and direction that I needed to continue my passion for photography after high school.
My Uncle Gary, a successful wedding photographer, has been my mentor since my freshman year and has guided me through my most difficult obstacles. In the past month I have been a finalist in a photography contest for Respect for Life as well as a contestant in the 9th Annual Student Artists’ Invitational located in Southampton, NY.
After a college education at the Savannah College of Art & Design, I have plans of opening my own photography business and possibly a studio some day. I may only be seventeen but I am more prepared for my future then I ever thought possible and will take on every challenge to achieve my ambitions.
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It was fine as it was but I have just tidied it up for you and I hope that you like my changes.
Just please note – as a general rule we do not have the word "and" sitting right next to a comma.
Jim in Melbourne. (Capital city of Victoria in Australia)!!!
jamesmason01@yahoo.com.au
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You use reward and opportunity a bit too, much. Might want to use some different words, otherwise it is a good applacation essay.
Good luck and may you have a successful career through you endevors.
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Yo, Victoria, put the brakes on, girl! Not to belabor Seen It, JiM, or your own efforts, but nobody answered the question! The question regarding your thesis is WHY you chose the arts; not establish academic and extracurricular credentials. Why do you want to pursue the arts as a vocation. What is the importance and value of arts that drives you to make it your life’s goal. The question at hand is more your perspective of the arts. What are your beliefs in the arts. What value do you believe they have and what value can you bring from them. The question sounds more like an admissions committee of a restricted school. They see your academic performance and qualifications through other submissions. Now they want to see inside you.
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