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Topic ID 10
29/09/2002 by Steve
Metropolitan Hertford
The pace of development in Hertford will lead to the metropolitanisation of the town in the coming years.
The process has already started with the homogenous high-density homes in Ware Road, which are more akin to a North London housing estate.
It continues with the traffic lights at Bluecoats and in Ware Road - a solution that is more in keeping with a city than a market town.
The character of Hertford is being ruined by rapid development and made worse by the fact that facilities are not being improved alongside.
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Reply ID 12
22/12/2002 by JohnSmith
Totally agree Steve.
I moved out from Finsbury Park to Cheshunt in 1980. At the time Cheshunt was a great place to live but has now been spoiled by excessive development.
I've been living in Hertford for 7 years and can see the same thing happening here, but thankfully not at a rate like that of Cheshunt.
Reply ID 16
07/05/2003 by mrmorodo
I agree as well...but..the answer to this is to impliment a STRONG planning department that have some weight and can make sure that changes to the town are well thought out and sympathetic..not to victimise the new people coming into the town...it is these people that you need on your side...
Edited by - mrmorodo on 07 May 2003 22:30:18
Reply ID 47
30/05/2003 by David
I came to Hertford 15 years ago as many people seem to have done from the East End. The way for people to stop feeling victimised or outsiders is to join in with the local community.
There are many local clubs crying out for volunteers. I didn't really feel part of the community until I got involved with Hertford Town football club. It does take an effort to get involved but the rewards are there to be had.
Reply ID 88
29/06/2003 by Dell
The expansion of Hertford is a tricky issue. I moved from Broxbourne 7 months ago and one problem there is that a large proportion of people live in large houses that can easily afford to support the shops, pubs and restuarants but choose not too due to the fact that they spend most of their time working in London, they have young families, the shops are terrible, the parking is worse and the population is small and spread out. I believe the developments at Coleridge Park and by Hertford North bring just the right sort of people to Hertford and will help to replace the lost students from the now closed University. Does anyone know what is to be done with the old Hertford University accomodation and the incredible derelict house opposite Simon Balle school?
Reply ID 90
29/06/2003 by Steve
Balls Park is the subject of a planning application for homes.
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