Act now to save Glasgow’s Otago Lane
Photo: dolly mixtures
Thanks to the Subcity forumers for bringing to my attention this petition to save Otago Lane in Glasgow’s west end, that appears to be under threat from a planning proposal for “four flats of up to 8 storeys and 6 commercial units” which would “irrevocably change the look and feel of the area.” The lane is a culturally-significant area which would be sorely missed by residents and visitors alike, especially due to its housing of the bookshop Voltaire & Rousseau (a “silent, dusty, temple to the pleasures of reading”), the record shop Mixed Up Records, and the renowned tea house Tchai-Ovna. Full details of how to object to what I can only imagine would be an ill fitting blight and eyesore can be found at this Facebook page. Please note that August 27 September 9 is the closing date for official objections to Glasgow’s Development and Regeneration Services.
Links:
Save our Lane group on Facebook
Help save Otago Lane, online petition
UPDATE: A website dedicated to the save Otago Lane campaign is now live, at saveotagolane.co.uk. Thanks to Iain for the heads-up!
Posted in Books & Culture & Music by Martin Skivington on August 19, 2009.
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Iain Steel says:
08.23.09
Thanks for the post, it really helps to raise the profile of our campaign.
We have now set-up a website giving some more information: http://www.saveotagolane.co.uk
Also, the deadline for submitting objections has been extended to the 9th September 2009, we really would appreciate all your support.
Thanks
Iain
Martin Skivington says:
08.24.09
Hi Iain. You’re welcome! Thanks for the heads-up on the website and date extension - have updated the post to reflect the new information.