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    Looks GREAT !!.....Nice work sY......'King Edward Tower' would be to the right of it...I assume?......Keep up the Stunning !!! work...

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    that just looks like a copy of the old brunswick proposals, I like the one of the towers at the world trade center site (there are four)
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    Quote Originally Posted by kat2 View Post
    that just looks like a copy of the old brunswick proposals, I like the one of the towers at the world trade center site (there are four)
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    i kinda like the idea of finally giving the city a spire of some sort....

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    When are the initial proposals for this tower being announced? Nice to see what they propose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scouseyuppie View Post
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    That tower will look horrible with the skyline.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Max View Post
    That tower will look horrible with the skyline.
    If it looks anything like that. I like it and it clearly adds value. In that render, the Mann Island Buildings are not shown, so that view will be superb when all built. And the King Edward' Tower will be there too.
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    Peel invites Chinese investors to fund Liverpool tower

    Peel Holdings is seeking a Chinese investment partner to jointly fund the 60-storey Shanghai Tower planned for Liverpool's Princes Dock.

    The powerful property and transport group controlled by billionaire John Whittaker has recruited a broker in Shanghai, the booming Chinese city that is twinned with Liverpool due to their shared merchant trading history.

    The £300m project would be funded on a 50:50 basis between Peel and the Chinese partner. Peel hopes the Shanghai investor could help channel Chinese inward investment towards the 1m sq ft tower, set to contain a five-star hotel, offices and residential.

    Liverpool this year sent a delegation to Shanghai to sign a memorandum of understanding to share research and advice on various social and business policy areas.

    Whittaker and his development director Lindsey Ashworth were on the trip and returned with a pledge to create the Shanghai Tower at Princes Dock aimed at Chinese occupiers.

    Rival architects Broadway Malyan, Benoy, Chapman Taylor and AFL are competing to design the tower, which is being hailed as the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London.

    The four are due to present to Peel's board before the end of the year.

    Peel owns hundreds of acres of dockland along with the port operations in Liverpool, Birkenhead and the Manchester Ship Canal along the River Mersey.

    The company is planning £10bn of development over the next 50 years in the Liverpool Waters and Wirral Waters programmes, subject to an inevitably long planning process.

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    PEEL, the developers behind the £10 billion Liverpool Waters and Wirral Waters schemes announced that they are planning to build the North West’s tallest building fronting the River Mersey with the development of a landmark 60 storey tower that will be built in Liverpool’s Princes Half Tide Dock. The Liverpool and Wirral waterfront developments are one of the biggest regeneration schemes in the U.K. and Peel’s vision will see both these waterfronts developed to rival cities such as Dubai, Vancouver, New York and Shanghai.

    This iconic tower will be designed by 1 of 4 world class architects who will be selected following a competition to ensure the structure acts as a catalyst for the regeneration of Liverpool Waters, North Shore and beyond as well as creating a unique opportunity for the people of Liverpool. Surrounded by water, the location of the tower presents exciting challenges for the architects who have massive scope for innovative design, something befitting for such a wonderful world recognised location is required. The designs will be unveiled to the public later this year, before a final concept is chosen. The selected architects are – AFL, Broadway Malyan, Chapman Taylor and Benoy.

    The tower will be named “Shanghai Tower” following an inspirational visit to this great Chinese City by Peel’s Development Director Lindsey Ashworth, and Chairman John Whittaker. Liverpool has many links with China including boasting the oldest Chinese community in Europe. Twinned with Shanghai, and inspired by the bustling waterfront that combines modern skyscrapers with historic buildings, it is envisaged that Shanghai Tower will further strengthen Liverpool’s link with China as well as bringing a huge boost to the Liverpool economy.

    The Liverpool Shanghai Partnership said:- “This iconic building will place the Liverpool-Shanghai bilateral relations on a level commensurate with the greatness of the two cities. The Liverpool Shanghai Partnership (LSP) is delighted with this outcome from the visit. It is a great success. The Shanghai government have told us they are impressed with these plans and it will result in massive interest from big Chinese companies in using Liverpool as a gateway to the UK and Europe.”

    The North West’s tallest tower and the tallest outside of London, will bring Liverpool its first 5 star hotel as part of a massive 93,000 square metres of mixed use floor space, that’s 1 million square feet of development. Along with the hotel, that will be operated by one of the World’s biggest and prestigious names in luxury accommodation, the tower will have high quality office space and beautiful apartments that will offer some of the best views in the Country. Bars, restaurants and many other leisure facilities will also be included to provide something for everybody. Featuring the very latest in architectural design, Shanghai Tower will also boast a heli-pad on the roof of the building and underwater basement car parking.

    Mark Basnett, Operations Director at economic development and inward investment agency The Mersey Partnership (TMP), took part in the recent trade mission to Shanghai. He said:- “Plans for the Shanghai Tower reinforce Liverpool’s reputation as a truly world-class city, whose waterfront is being transformed by major new investments and developments. China has one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and the naming of this iconic building will reinforce the continued business and cultural links between Shanghai and our own fast growing city.”

    The tower which will be on the Liverpool Waterfront will be an investment in excess of £300 million and will transform the future of the skyline of the City. Well designed and planned tall buildings can make positive contributions to city life and Shanghai Tower will be a magnificent iconic structure that will make a statement about the city’s ambitions and it’s regeneration plans.

    Councillor Warren Bradley, City Council Leader, said:- “The scale of this scheme shows how Liverpool is now regarded by developers as a city whose ambition knows no bounds. It demonstrates a confidence in the city and is the type of development Liverpool needs to establish its place as an international city. It is potentially one of the most exciting schemes in Europe and could further enhance our waterfront. The decision to set the bar high on quality design is important and I welcome the decision by Peel to launch this design competition. We are a city which has always looked outwards and sought inspiration from other cities. This proposal reflects the 21st century skyline of Shanghai in a way that will mirror its new and dramatic architecture among the buildings of the Bund which themselves pay homage to our own Three Graces. However, this scheme is still at its early stages and I must point out that it will still be subject to the normal planning procedures.”

    Peel are in discussions with Liverpool City Council about the impact Shanghai Tower will have on the City and are receiving guidance prior to a planning application being submitted.

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    Councillor Warren Bradley, City Council Leader, said:- “The scale of this scheme shows how Liverpool is now regarded by developers as a city whose ambition knows no bounds. It demonstrates a confidence in the city and is the type of development Liverpool needs to establish its place as an international city.


    The same could be said for the Brunswick Quay Tower. The city turned that down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Max View Post
    That tower will look horrible with the skyline.
    I agree with Max here.. The charm for Liverpool was the OLD buildings that give it that special feel. The architecture of the Liver Building overlooking the Mersey, is priceless... just stunning... I believe YES, that China is looking to develope and expand.. but, do you really need such expansion in architectural development.. and to call it Shanghi..? NOT at all a feel of Liverpool heritage...

    Why not fix up Sefton Park Pavilion, and old buildings around town.. instead of building New high rise glass structures..? Only the rich Chinese investors can afford to live in..?

    Okay, maybe a few are warranted., but not some monsterous High Rise.. and with Chinese influence..?

    I think with the new canal boat slips, and other development of the City keep it still Liverpool at heart.. Keep it British.. that was the charm.. and why people come there to see your city... Yes, you can continue to trade.. etc.. but, greed for money can be dangerous to any city...

    You should be very careful, it doesn't become a new China touring
    destination... We have a lot of Chinese influence here in Hawaii. Living on an island.. in fact.. we have a multi-linguest population.. It is a melting pot.. The Hawaiian style has become intrwined ..and sometimes seems to be loosing its attempt to keep Hawaii Hawaiian... okay.. just my views..
    See ya next year in your "hopefully" British Scouser City... aloha

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    Quote Originally Posted by naked lilac View Post
    I agree with Max here.. The charm for Liverpool was the OLD buildings that give it that special feel. The architecture of the Liver Building overlooking the Mersey, is priceless... just stunning...

    I believe YES, that China is looking to develope and expand.. but, do you really need such expansion in architectural development.. and to call it Shanghi..? NOT at all a feel of Liverpool heritage...

    Why not fix up Sefton Park Pavilion, and old buildings around town.. instead of building New high rise glass structures..? Only the rich Chinese investors can afford to live in..?

    Okay, maybe a few are warranted., but not some monsterous High Rise.. and with Chinese influence..?

    I think with the new canal boat slips, and other development of the City keep it still Liverpool at heart.. Keep it British.. that was the charm.. and why people come there to see your city... Yes, you can continue to trade.. etc.. but, greed for money can be dangerous to any city...

    You should be very careful, it doesn't become a new China touring
    destination... We have a lot of Chinese influence here in Hawaii. Living on an island.. in fact.. we have a multi-linguest population.. It is a melting pot.. The Hawaiian style has become intrwined ..and sometimes seems to be loosing its attempt to keep Hawaii Hawaiian... okay.. just my views..
    See ya next year in your "hopefully" British Scouser City... aloha
    Naked Lilac, The Shanghai Tower will be to the left, just off shot. The design will be British and not finalised yet. There is to be a cluster of tall buildings around Central Docks, away from the main Liver Buildings. Liverpool is still an active city and needs commerce, otherwise it disappears with only the centre remaining becoming a sort of dead city like Venice.



    You are right in that older buildings should be used. This wonderful old block is empty:


    Shanghai is twinned with Liverpool and has historical links with the city. They copied the Liver Buildings and Port Authority Buildings in the 1920s. We want their investment mainly. They may use Liverpool as their gateway into UK/Europe. I doubt swarms of them will come over. The new office buildings on the old docks will attract investment which will spill over to other parts of the city and older buildings will then be filled. The docks need careful and considered renovation. They can project the city forwards if done properly.

    Liverpool has the oldest Chinese community in Europe and maybe the western world. San Francisco argues it is the oldest. What make Liverpool different to other British cities is that is was/is a world city. Ian Nairn the architectural writer and broadcaster wrote in 1967, "The scale and resilience of the buildings and people (of Liverpool) is amazing - it is a world city, far more so than London or Manchester. It doesn’t feel like anywhere else in Lancashire: comparisons always end up overseas - Dublin,
    or Boston, or Hamburg. The city is tremendous, and so, right up to the First World War, were the abilities of the architects who built over it – the less said about the last forty years the better…… The centre is humane and convenient to walk around in, but never loses its scale. And, in spite of the bombings and the carelessness, it is still full of superb buildings. Fifty years ago it must have outdone anything in England."


    Liverpool is a World Heritage Site set out by the United Nations. Much of the centre and old docks are a heritage site or heritage site buffer zones. Inside these zones strict building codes apply.

    It is balancing the old with the new. BTW, the Sefton Park Palm House has been renovated .

    Below: Shanghai's copy of the Liverpool waterfront.
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    Ta .. Waterways.. those pics are magnificent.. thanks for the update on the progress of the city development..

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    Here's a quote off one of the lads on ssc,exciting times.

    Anyway I've seen some renders today/last night. Again I can't tell you which one of the 4 it's from but they look really, really amazing. I want it to win already but I've not seen any of the others and won't until everyone else does.
    But you have every reason to get excited people because what i've seen from just one of the entries is spectacular!!!!!

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    Here's a quote off one of the lads on ssc,exciting times.
    Until the plans are trimmed down to something like Concourse House, or just rejected like the Brunswick Quay Tower.

    If the Shanghai Tower is approved, Merseyrail has to seriously consider reopening the Waterloo tunnel which emerges adjacent. This tower may have a cascade affect of development from it further inland too and then Byrom St may need a station cutting into the tunnel.

    Get the underground rail infrastructure in place and the rest will follow. This may need serious public money invested in the Merseyrail system - essential.

    An outer Liverpool city centre underground circle line should be a priority to regenerate the inner city. As outlined in another thread:

    - Take the Garston line at Otterspool under Otterspool Park (cut and cover). Easy to do across parkland.
    - Into Aigburth Vale, and build an underground station here serving that centre.
    - Down Aigburth Rd to Dingle (cut and cover again) and a station at Lark Lane, serving that centre.
    - Up to Dingle from Lark Lane and branch into the Dingle tunnel
    - Re-commission the disused Dingle station serving that centre.
    - Re-commission the Dingle tunnel and install a gantry that takes the tracks to low level and back into the Garston line at the Herculaneum Dock.
    - Abandon the St Micheal's Station and the line from Otterspool to Herculaneum.
    - From the top of Aigburth Rd branch along Ullyet Rd and across Princes Park (cut and Cover), to Lodge Lane/Sefton Pk Rd. Easy to do across parkland.
    - Build a station at Sefton Park Rd serving the park and that centre.
    - Take the tunnel up Lodge Lane (cut and cover)
    - Build a station in Lodge Lane and serve that centre.
    - Up Tunnel Rd to Edge Hill junction.
    - Down the Waterloo Tunnel from Edge Hill
    - Cut out of the tunnel a new station at London Rd serving that centre
    - Cut out of the tunnel a new station at Byrom St serving that centre
    Out at Waterloo Dock
    - Build a station here serving that centre
    - Branch onto the northern line and back to the city centre.

    This outer city center underground loop serves many centres which would act as a catalyst for regeneration in all of them - re-generate the inner city!!!!! Two existing tunnels, the Waterloo and Dingle, would be re-commissioned alleviating much of the cost with the rest being mainly cut and cover.

    It would be quite cheap for what it would offer and the re-birth of the inner city. What city has such a legacy that is easily adapted to provide such a base in which to re-generate the inner city? Most other cities in the world would drool at what Liverpool has which is already in place.
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