OUFCwaffle
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Left my feedback on the consultation page. Section 16 which asks 'Is there anything you don't like'. My response was as below:
I am not too keen on the blue cladding material shown on the hotel façade. It looks a little too shipping container like for my taste. A couple of friends who I've shared images with have also mentioned this which suggests it could be a turn off for potential supporters. I think it would definitely be worthwhile exploring various alternative materials for the external skin. Such as brickwork, possibly nice clean 'Oxford style' sandstone (similar style to what is shown on the archway). Another alternative could be a timber cladding, which would look amazing whilst also having that sustainability edge over some other materials.
It would also be worth liaising with Chiltern Railways to potentially construct footways either side of the rail line to go under the Oxford road bridge which could be stepped up to the western side of the Oxford road. If possible this could alleviate the concerns of some due to the lack of a foot bridge, whilst allowing for minimal closure needed on the Oxford road.
Tried to keep it positive with some constructive criticism.
I am not too keen on the blue cladding material shown on the hotel façade. It looks a little too shipping container like for my taste. A couple of friends who I've shared images with have also mentioned this which suggests it could be a turn off for potential supporters. I think it would definitely be worthwhile exploring various alternative materials for the external skin. Such as brickwork, possibly nice clean 'Oxford style' sandstone (similar style to what is shown on the archway). Another alternative could be a timber cladding, which would look amazing whilst also having that sustainability edge over some other materials.
It would also be worth liaising with Chiltern Railways to potentially construct footways either side of the rail line to go under the Oxford road bridge which could be stepped up to the western side of the Oxford road. If possible this could alleviate the concerns of some due to the lack of a foot bridge, whilst allowing for minimal closure needed on the Oxford road.
Tried to keep it positive with some constructive criticism.