1992 a WOOLWICH MARKET veteran trader, various interviews, a fresh start in Woolwich and Plumstead
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มี.ค. 2023
- This is a RAH edit of the video entitled "City Challenge: The Greenwich Waterfront. A Fresh Start for Woolwich and Plumstead".
A Woolwich market trader for 40 years, expresses his concern over the downward trend and decline in retail trade, with empty shops in Powis Street being a visible symptom of this issue. The bid concludes that reconnecting the town centre and unlocking the potential of Woolwich and Plumstead will boost the spirit of the town and make it a better place for everyone.
The video is a bid for the Greenwich Waterfront River Challenge, representing the forgotten people of Woolwich and Plumstead. The bid advocates for the regeneration of the Woolwich Arsenal site, a magnificent site with enormous river frontage, which has great potential for economic growth. The video shows footage of the site in its prime, when it was fully operational, and argues that despite needing maintenance, it can still be a great asset to the town.
The bid emphasises the need for a much-needed link between the potential of the Arsenal, the potential of people, and the business and council. The team behind the bid is enthusiastic and confident in their ability to unlock the potential of Woolwich and Plumstead.
Furthermore, the bid also highlights the importance of reconnecting the town centre with the Arsenal to boost economic growth, provide crime prevention, and increase foot traffic, making Woolwich and Plumstead a better place for people to live and work. The City Challenge could also aid in building new homes for single women and single parent families, and in the construction of trade generation and retail outlets, creating job opportunities for the locals.
Other important aspects that the bid touches on include the Woolwich Arsenal station renovation, the Tramshed, and the spirit of Woolwich. The bid also advocates for the improvement of public transport, the foot tunnel, and police crime prevention to ensure that the town is safe and secure for its residents. The alleviation of poverty and unemployment are also crucial elements of the bid.
Over the last 30 years Woolwich has accomplished significant improvements to the town centre, market area, and riverfront despite facing several challenges. These changes have infused the town with renewed energy and vibrancy, resulting in increased footfall from visitors and new businesses.
What are your thoughts on how Woolwich has changed over the past three decades? Has the regeneration of the area brought about positive changes, such as improved infrastructure and economic opportunities?
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I do wonder if all these folk were still around what they'd think of Woolwich and the Royal Arsenal today. No doubt that its an improvement but I do wonder if its what they'd imagined. Still lots of potential for growth in Woolwich. Next 20 years will be interesting
Westfield Woolwich would be Good?
An improvement? It’s like a third world shithole now. If you’re from Africa or Somalia you’ll feel at home there
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What happened to the General Wolfe statue ??? By the look of the size of lapels on people's coats, it looks like Woolwich is stuck in the 1950s.
The Wolfe statue was in Greenwich Park…
General Gordon was the statue I think. Hence the name of the square.
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Woolwich & Plumstead se 18 the poorest postcode in the whole of London in the 70's & 80's, McDonalds in Powis street the first in the UK was put there because they were told that it would be an up and coming area with untold money spent on the area, Lies lies lies. Can't stand Woolwich even now .
Woolwich was always a dump since the 80s
Woolwich was ok growing up in the 80s to mid 90s... then it went downhill and became turdtown.