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21/02/10
I have uploaded copies of the presentation boards detailing the (minor) changes the developer has made to the plans during the 3-month 'community consulation' period here - expect to be underwhelmed...
20/02/10
A short notice OLCA meeting was convened to start to mobilise again against the development proposal. Please keep an eye on this website and the Facebook fan and group sites over the next few weeks in case there is any news...
19/02/10
A mini protest formed in Otago Lane despite the freezing cold. A reporter and photographer was present to witness the event, so hopefully there will be another round of publicity to come.
Otago Lane, Glasgow is under threat...
Help us to save Otago Lane from a massive proposed development that will change the character and feel of the area and result in loss of parking, green space/trees, privacy and possibly Tchai Ovna.
As i'm sure you are all aware, Otago Lane is a beautiful West End conservation area with unique independant shops, a small parking area and a charming Mews building.
All this is currently under threat, as a local developer has submitted plans to put up four blocks of flats of up to 8 storeys high and 6 commercial units.
Not only will this irrevocably change the look and feel of the area, especially as it will be highly visible from across the River Kelvin at Gibson street and Great Western Road, but may put the futures of the independant retailers at risk.
Currently we have a great selection of small shops, Voltaire and Rousseau (which is regularly used as a filming location), Mixed up Records, Ken Chapelle clock repair, Restore-it and of course Tchai Ovna.
We need your help to ensure that this wonderful bohemian historic lane is protected from the ravages of the developers.
Opposition (smear) campaign begins...
We became aware of a piece of propaganda that had been distributed around Otago Street and the surrounding area (although, surprisingly not to anyone in Otago Lane or 65-77 Otago Street). The A4 page is entitled “Otago Street Development – the truth behind the lies!” and is produced by someone calling themselves ‘Otago Friends Unite’, although they have not provided any contact information and I cannot find any reference to them online.
I have devoted a page to this document where I have posted it in it’s original form and have given a brief response from OLCA. You can find the page here.