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  • Hard News: Because I am weak,

    Several issues.

    The embarrasing and astounding lack of public architecture in this country in favour of tilt slab commericial hell is beyond belief.

    Visit many overseas cities and the civic pride associated with striking architectural feats and look back home and weep. Take Bilbao, population of CHCH, add some innovative civic leaders, mix with Frank Gehry results stunning architectural feat.

    Look at what Beijing is doing for the olympics, the water cube swimming pool, not to mention the stunning lattice main stadium.

    Why did Apple computer build an entrance to their flagship New York shop that rivals the Louvre? Why did they redevelop the Tate Modern gallery to such stunning icon standards? Simply that great architecture is a public good, as mentioned look at Melbourne.

    Great public architecture serves a purpose greater than a single rugby match. It should become a destination in its own right. Dissapointingly someone here has already alikened it to haemorrhoids, I guess the Beijing Olympic pool will not be to their taste either.

    With the talkbacks jammed with naysayers, and reactionary tv media running snap polls all saying no, bugger it. Auckland you've shot yourself in the foot already with this crappy attitude, stip it off them now and give the money to someone else excited by the prospect of a waterfront stadium.

    What the hell is the problem with Kiwis. A chance to build a world class entertainment stadium in one hell of a unique location, and we are talking about beige options like Eden Park and Carlaw Park. Christ why do we go for the mediocre, when the sky is being offered.

    The history of Eden Park. Yeah Yeah. Athletic Park, Wembley, Arsenal Stadium... Get over it, the past is the past, look forward to the new exciting history.

    Finally, why is it Aucklanders demand to drive from door to door. Some of my fav sporting moments have been walking from the tube to the football grounds in London to see my belovered Everton get their butts kicked. Our stunning waterfront stadium to be built here in Duendin has sparked such radical ideas as linking trams to the Octogon, public walkways linned with trees and cafes.

    God it's bloody wasted on you lot, give us the moeny and well just get on and do the thing.

    Dunedin/Vancouver • Since Nov 2006 • 114 posts Report Reply

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