Source: Team_Talk
Spurs make stadium design changes
Tottenham have announced new plans for their stadium project, which are to be submitted to Haringey Council this week.[LNB] The previous application received strong backing from the local community and fans alike - with more than 800 letters of support sent to Haringey Council from individuals, groups and businesses.[LNB]The design improvements contained in the new application are the culmination of consultation and discussion with the Government's Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), English Heritage and other agencies.[LNB]The changes directly reflect the desire to find the very best solution for the club and the locality.[LNB]Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: "We have looked again at the overall masterplan and design of buildings in the south, as well as the impact on Tottenham High Road. We have used this opportunity to make further design improvements to the scheme.[LNB]"Schemes of this magnitude involve much time and effort by many parties and we are extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part in the consultation process to date.[LNB]"There is undoubtedly huge support for the development and for retaining the club in the borough. Following the consultation period on these new plans we look forward to proceeding to a Haringey Council planning committee to determine the application shortly.[LNB]"In much the same way as we persevered and delivered the training centre, we remain focused and committed to delivering a world class, increased capacity stadium, full of atmosphere and creating a thriving new environment on the High Road which would deliver regeneration benefits so important to this part of the borough and the local community.[LNB]Stadium Architect, David Keirle of KSS, added: "The stadium itself will be one of the finest anywhere in the world, with exceptional atmosphere including the single tier stand, excellent acoustics and modern new facilities across the building.[LNB]"The stadium architecture responds to the Spurs identity, using flowing lines and a gracefully undulating roof to create a visually stunning building.[LNB]"It will be an amazing place to watch football and a fantastic addition to this part of the High Road."[LNB]The scheme also met with the approval of Bernie Kingsley, chairman of the Tottenham Supporters Trust.[LNB]"The new scheme looks impressive," he said. "The stadium is an exceptional building of which all Spurs fans would be rightly proud, and it is now surrounded by an even larger public square and cafes and bars.[LNB]"I am also especially pleased to see the Red House retained which has such a strong link with the club's heritage. This is an exciting time and we look forward to moving into our new home."[LNB]The proposed new stadium has also been included as a potential host venue for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid.[LNB]The existing 36,000 capacity stadium has remained unchanged for more than a decade and the club is currently in the position of having over 70,000 registered members and a waiting list for season tickets of more than 23,000.
