“ Blink and you'll miss it (I did). And there doesn't seem to be any information available online. Looks like a pretty half-hearted consultation.
Still, investment is welcome and the plans seem reasonable. Just a shame that the two courtyards get squeezed and the greener west courtyard will end up as bleak as the other.
Is there any way of having more greenery and less glass so that the Spires retains at least some of its distinctive character? I know that retailers and shoppers like familiarity, but does every shopping centre have to look the same?
If this scheme is successful, it's bound to lead to a similar revamp of the opposite sides and the complete transformation of the scale and character of the whole place. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it would be good to know where this is heading. ”