Great coverage of the ongoing builds, thank you! Strongly agree with the idea of bringing a new station to Vauxhall with all the development happening around the area there in the north of the city. If you draw a half-mile circle around all Merseyrail stations (including the planned Liverpool Baltic), you'll see quite a gap between Moorfields and Sandhills. My suggestion would be to build a station in the middle of that gap, with entrance somewhere around Upper William Street and Love Lane. Most of the land beside is already owned by Network Rail. However, planning consent has already been given to Sourced to build residential right up to the railway line here, which I worry could prevent this part of Liverpool from ever getting the rail connection it deserves.
Thanks very interesting points. There are quite a few projects round here and the population is going to grow. I agree, construction of residential units shouldn't prevent a station from being built. I'll keep my eye on this area and will return soon.
There are two different towers under construction in the area around Cain's brewery. One of them is in the space where the chippy was, directly next to Baltic Convenience store, which is funny because they only built it about two years ago and it's already been demolished, however the convenience store remains for now. The second tower is under construction in one of the carparks, however I do not know what it will be use for as it has only just started construction, and the foundation currently seems too small to be useful for fitting many people inside, but maybe the final will floor plan will end up being larger. What is interesting though is that you can see the remains of old brick structures underground in the spots they have dug to make the foundation.
Amazing video, I was just about to check the progress of patagonia place, but this video made me not have too. Also, by the way, could you check out the progress of the littlewoods building, since its iconic clock tower has been demolished
Excellent update on Liverpool's construction. Nice to see they are using more traditional styles in the Baltic Triangle and Hartley Locks to bring about an industrial look. I think Hartley Locks could end up being one of the most photogenic places in Liverpool like you say. Hopefully no more stalled construction! Do you think Infinity will get back up and running or do you think it's too far gone?
@@theadventurousallotmenteer6582 No, I don’t see how they can continue with it. The part-built concrete framework will have to be demolished and then a new building constructed. Very wasteful!
@@AidanEyewitness it's a real shame when these developments fail. I remember when 'Central Village' was about to get going, with the cleaning up of the Lewis's building, then it fell through, at the time it was disappointing. Has happened far too often! Fingers crossed these current developments continue to go ahead!
I once did some photo tuition with an ex-Merseyside policeman and he said they thought it was really cool and modern when it opened. I know what you mean. How many of today's buildings will look dated in a couple of decades? By moving to the new HQ in the north, they are saving thousands every month. Yes, I am back! And it is personal! (cue Arnold Schwarzenegger voice!)
@@JohnnyZenith According to the article in the Liverpool Echo, that is not being considered. But remember the law courts building in Spinningfields? That was demolished.
Liverpool seems to be doing something better than Manchester, by focusing more on brickwork that matches their surroundings and fit in better. The brick buildings with arches look very aesthetically pleasing. My only wish is that they wouldn't all have flat roofs. Most buildings in this video are not dominating their surroundings or screaming for attention like the huge towers in downtown Manchester. Great update, thanks!
Yes, that’s positive, I think the use of bricks or brick facades is good. The new apartments overlooking Wirral Waters, they have sloping roofs. Actually, I like the tall buildings in Manchester as well but let’s allow Liverpool and Manchester each do things in their own way.
They will be taller than any other buildings in Liverpool, though I'm not sure exactly how tall. I'm sure the project will go ahead. Beetham have a track record of getting projects built.
Birmingham looks like a Lego Brick City Centre that has run out of Bricks . Why do planners have an obsesive wish with fountains in a City Centre that has nowhere to shelter when caught in a storm that is full of pavement merchants tugging you for money.
Enjoyed your video but, living in the North of Liverpool, when on earth is some real investment going to take place in areas such as Bootle, Kirkdale, Walton, Kensington et al?
@@AidanEyewitness I’ve lived in the area of Kirkdale/Walton for 70+ years and plenty of money (relatively) has been invested in the South of Liverpool and also the city centre has been refurbished twice during this period. Very frustrating/annoying…
If only somebody could do a proper study on the infrastructure . An architect needs to grab hold of all this random building as it is getting out of control. Refer to your maps of the past and see how it has been systematically either destroyed or dismantled. Note that the cranes on Liverpool 2 all remain idle. All cities architecture not only to build nice building but to improve flow in and out of the city, its first principles. The docks have been isolated and the new football ground is going to prove a nightmare. Please study the maps. M62 M57 M58 all abandoned and not completed. Railway system dismantled and built over. Rail tunnels 3 off abandoned and in danger of collapse along with the various disused rail bridges all over the city. It’s a nightmare and desperately in need of address because a lot of this old infrastructure is just rotting away and moments away from disaster.
@@AidanEyewitness Yes Manchester should have had the m6 toll extension and m60 etc however alternate solutions could have been made but it didn’t happen and a ring m60 like the m25 was devised breaking into the m62 and wrecking that. Now we see the new rail link to Manchester will not be done despite destroying all the properties in advance. Liverpool on the other hand was not even seen fit to be linked at all. It’s more than obvious that Manchester Liverpool Warrington etc need to get their heads together. Andy Burnham is an excellent politician and may be he can make this happen I hope so
@@geoffsimms7265All good points. It’s fascinating, the motorway plans that never happened. I’m all in favour of Manchester, Warrington and Liverpool working together.
Some of the developments are quite interesting but a lot of the new buildings are just boring blocks!I had a walk around Princes Dock the other day and the only construction that was eye catching was The Lexington.
The project stalled when the developer Elliott ran into financial difficulties a few years ago. They had built the concrete base of the building. Since then, it’s stayed like that, gathering rust and grime. Either they try to continue it or they just demolish what’s there and build new. That happened with a project in Manchester. A new building was completed a few years ago.
It did stall , because everything had to go through the scrutiny of central government because our local labour MPS are crimminally corrupt. As such, planning permission went from taking 6 weeks, to up to 2 years.
Yes could do though, the number matches, but they already have things named after them. It’s a private development, so it’s up to the developers to decide.
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Another great video, very informative
Many thanks, as ever!
We really need to get a move in as Manchester is getting further ahead
@@jimmykahn5431 I personally think Liverpool should do things its own way and at its own pace, though the pace needs to quicken a bit!
Great coverage of the ongoing builds, thank you! Strongly agree with the idea of bringing a new station to Vauxhall with all the development happening around the area there in the north of the city. If you draw a half-mile circle around all Merseyrail stations (including the planned Liverpool Baltic), you'll see quite a gap between Moorfields and Sandhills. My suggestion would be to build a station in the middle of that gap, with entrance somewhere around Upper William Street and Love Lane. Most of the land beside is already owned by Network Rail. However, planning consent has already been given to Sourced to build residential right up to the railway line here, which I worry could prevent this part of Liverpool from ever getting the rail connection it deserves.
Thanks very interesting points. There are quite a few projects round here and the population is going to grow. I agree, construction of residential units shouldn't prevent a station from being built. I'll keep my eye on this area and will return soon.
great work again Aiden, Don't forget Littlewoods studio
Ah yes, but I didn’t feel like cycling there uphill and all the way back! The tower has gone. I’ll go back there soon!
There are two different towers under construction in the area around Cain's brewery. One of them is in the space where the chippy was, directly next to Baltic Convenience store, which is funny because they only built it about two years ago and it's already been demolished, however the convenience store remains for now.
The second tower is under construction in one of the carparks, however I do not know what it will be use for as it has only just started construction, and the foundation currently seems too small to be useful for fitting many people inside, but maybe the final will floor plan will end up being larger.
What is interesting though is that you can see the remains of old brick structures underground in the spots they have dug to make the foundation.
I saw the first tower and was wondering about it. Not sure about the other one either! Thanks for flagging them up!
its crazy why their aren't even any plans to add a station between Moorfields & Sandhills. Madness
Well that’s a question for the people at Merseyrail! Maybe they are discussing this but haven’t made anything public?
Great work keep it up
@@tonyward7718 Many thanks, will do!
Amazing video, I was just about to check the progress of patagonia place, but this video made me not have too. Also, by the way, could you check out the progress of the littlewoods building, since its iconic clock tower has been demolished
@@stevensahota2535 great to hear that. Yes I definitely will check the progress of the Littlewoods building, thanks for mentioning it!
Excellent update on Liverpool's construction. Nice to see they are using more traditional styles in the Baltic Triangle and Hartley Locks to bring about an industrial look. I think Hartley Locks could end up being one of the most photogenic places in Liverpool like you say. Hopefully no more stalled construction! Do you think Infinity will get back up and running or do you think it's too far gone?
@@theadventurousallotmenteer6582 No, I don’t see how they can continue with it. The part-built concrete framework will have to be demolished and then a new building constructed. Very wasteful!
@@AidanEyewitness it's a real shame when these developments fail. I remember when 'Central Village' was about to get going, with the cleaning up of the Lewis's building, then it fell through, at the time it was disappointing. Has happened far too often!
Fingers crossed these current developments continue to go ahead!
He's back, and this time it's personal! Those old headquarters are horrible.
I once did some photo tuition with an ex-Merseyside policeman and he said they thought it was really cool and modern when it opened. I know what you mean. How many of today's buildings will look dated in a couple of decades? By moving to the new HQ in the north, they are saving thousands every month. Yes, I am back! And it is personal! (cue Arnold Schwarzenegger voice!)
@@AidanEyewitness Lol. Really interesting. Will they demolish it all?
@@JohnnyZenith According to the article in the Liverpool Echo, that is not being considered. But remember the law courts building in Spinningfields? That was demolished.
Great video!
Thanks, and I will look out for your videos!
@@AidanEyewitness Thank you!
The 4 Gateway towers are called Queens, Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Tribeca, named after the New York boroughs.
As a fan of NYC I think those are great names!
Any update on abandoned new china town buildings on Great George Street please ? A legacy in its current state to our former mayor
The short answer: no. I recently had a quick word with the current Lord Mayor of Liverpool on this subject and he didn’t have any information!
@@AidanEyewitness thank you , hope it gets resolved
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You should do a Birmingham video. The second city is going through a massive building boom.
Yes, I am planning to. I’ve read about some of the projects, very impressive.
Liverpool seems to be doing something better than Manchester, by focusing more on brickwork that matches their surroundings and fit in better. The brick buildings with arches look very aesthetically pleasing. My only wish is that they wouldn't all have flat roofs. Most buildings in this video are not dominating their surroundings or screaming for attention like the huge towers in downtown Manchester. Great update, thanks!
Yes, that’s positive, I think the use of bricks or brick facades is good. The new apartments overlooking Wirral Waters, they have sloping roofs. Actually, I like the tall buildings in Manchester as well but let’s allow Liverpool and Manchester each do things in their own way.
Well it does seem like some skyscrapers are coming in the King Edward Triangle area, wonder how high they will be if they do go ahead.
They will be taller than any other buildings in Liverpool, though I'm not sure exactly how tall. I'm sure the project will go ahead. Beetham have a track record of getting projects built.
Outside the center take a look
Not sure what this comment is referring to...?
@@AidanEyewitness spent money on the city centre but not one the outskirts
What’s going on with that 3 towers infinity project by Leeds street ?
I hope to find out more about that soon. I believe there are plans being drawn up.
Birmingham looks like a Lego Brick City Centre that has run out of Bricks . Why do planners have an obsesive wish with fountains in a City Centre that has nowhere to shelter when caught in a storm that is full of pavement merchants tugging you for money.
I’ll have to check that out when I visit Birmingham (soon)
Enjoyed your video but, living in the North of Liverpool, when on earth is some real investment going to take place in areas such as Bootle, Kirkdale, Walton, Kensington et al?
@@PaulsFishroom There is a big new plan being drawn up for Bootle and work is supposed to be starting soon. The other areas, I’m not sure.
@@AidanEyewitness I’ve lived in the area of Kirkdale/Walton for 70+ years and plenty of money (relatively) has been invested in the South of Liverpool and also the city centre has been refurbished twice during this period. Very frustrating/annoying…
If only somebody could do a proper study on the infrastructure . An architect needs to grab hold of all this random building as it is getting out of control. Refer to your maps of the past and see how it has been systematically either destroyed or dismantled. Note that the cranes on Liverpool 2 all remain idle. All cities architecture not only to build nice building but to improve flow in and out of the city, its first principles.
The docks have been isolated and the new football ground is going to prove a nightmare. Please study the maps. M62 M57 M58 all abandoned and not completed. Railway system dismantled and built over. Rail tunnels 3 off abandoned and in danger of collapse along with the various disused rail bridges all over the city. It’s a nightmare and desperately in need of address because a lot of this old infrastructure is just rotting away and moments away from disaster.
@@geoffsimms7265 All very good points. It’s true, the loss of railways, motorway plans not completed, same in Manchester. Many thanks
@@AidanEyewitness
Yes Manchester should have had the m6 toll extension and m60 etc however alternate solutions could have been made but it didn’t happen and a ring m60 like the m25 was devised breaking into the m62 and wrecking that. Now we see the new rail link to Manchester will not be done despite destroying all the properties in advance. Liverpool on the other hand was not even seen fit to be linked at all. It’s more than obvious that Manchester Liverpool Warrington etc need to get their heads together. Andy Burnham is an excellent politician and may be he can make this happen I hope so
@@geoffsimms7265All good points. It’s fascinating, the motorway plans that never happened. I’m all in favour of Manchester, Warrington and Liverpool working together.
Some of the developments are quite interesting but a lot of the new buildings are just boring blocks!I had a walk around Princes Dock the other day and the only construction that was eye catching was The Lexington.
Yes, I think the Lexington is really good.
Old George Henry Lee building was meant to be getting a hotel. Read online the Developer went bust and the site is stalled
@@oktfg That’s a shame but this happens a lot and not just in Liverpool.
So what's going to happen to those 'Infinity Towers?'
The project stalled when the developer Elliott ran into financial difficulties a few years ago. They had built the concrete base of the building. Since then, it’s stayed like that, gathering rust and grime. Either they try to continue it or they just demolish what’s there and build new. That happened with a project in Manchester. A new building was completed a few years ago.
@@AidanEyewitness Thanks. Developers getting ahead of themselves is an all too familiars story.
It did stall , because everything had to go through the scrutiny of central government because our local labour MPS are crimminally corrupt. As such, planning permission went from taking 6 weeks, to up to 2 years.
I think that would need to be investigated. The local Labour MPs I know are not criminally corrupt.
Name the towers after the four Beatles
Yes could do though, the number matches, but they already have things named after them. It’s a private development, so it’s up to the developers to decide.
It's dingle/Toxteth, not baltic trainnangle
The Baltic Triangle is recognised by the council, internationally known, said to be the coolest district in the UK.
The construction game is a dodgey business. Maybe you should do some digging into these companies…
I think that’s a job for an investigative journalist. I’ll look out for any information about it.
@@AidanEyewitness one the companies you mentioned here uses a well known Liverpool gangster to get things signed… (allegedly of course)..
@@BenRichards55 Well that’s interesting, but let’s keep using the word ‘allegedly’!
RUINED THE SEA PORT OF LIVERPOOL, THEY REALLY HAVE ! TO MANY AND TO HIGH , FROM A PROPER LIVERPUDLIAN.
I appreciate what you're saying. The old port of Liverpool was a very different place. Please check spelling don't use capitals! Many thanks!
Nah mate the bigger and more modern the better from a proper Liverpudlian
Eyewitness, you're not from Liverpool. Get out of the city , we do not want snobs like you coming here.
@@Sutty0151 Behave.
@@AidanEyewitness OH sorry.
Hmm...Liverpool doesn't quite have any appeal does it ?
It just seems a bit dull and no energy. Even these buildings are mediocre.
Troll.
That’s not true. Liverpool has lots of appeal. Wait till these and other projects are finished.
@@AidanEyewitness BEHAVE !
Nonsense. Liverpool's a great place.
@@JohnnyZenith Are you serious ? ruined it, they really have.