City circle relocating

[blingy]

Just had this.. Sorry if posted already please move if needed
Dear Paul

Last December 2012, the Club shared its plans to build an iconic landmark around the circumference of the Etihad Stadium, inspired by you, the fans.

We received thousands of messages from supporters at home and abroad wishing to be part of the project, once again demonstrating that Manchester City fans are amongst the most passionate and loyal in the world. This dedication and support is the foundation of our ambition to expand the Etihad Stadium.

As our fan base and demand to attend games grows, so too must our home. In order to realise this ambition and undertake such a large-scale build, there is now a need to revise both the design and the location of the existing City Circle proposal due to the possible impact of the potential construction programme and building work.

With this in mind, we are delighted to announce a new and revised City Circle design concept with the words ‘Blue Moon’ at its centre. The Club is looking for a new location, subject to planning consent, along Commonwealth Way at the approach to the foot of the iconic new footbridge connecting the Etihad Stadium to City Football Academy. The Blue Moon discs will be incorporated in the same format as the original scheme, ensuring a permanent place in the Club’s rich history that is accessible to supporters seven days per week.

The installation, which is subject to planning approval, is scheduled to begin in June, based on the programme of construction works for the bridge. This should be in place for the start of the 2014/2015 season. The final design and location will be shared with supporters in the coming weeks when formalities have been completed.

For more information on the new City Circle please email citycircle@mcfc.co.uk or call 0161 850 1894 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30 pm, excluding bank holidays).

City Circle Team
Manchester City Football Club

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

The Blue Moon discs will be incorporated in the same format as the original scheme,

I take it that this will simply be the way each letter was being organized.

I think the appeal of the original was that it went all round the ground. This new scheme seems to shove it over to one corner.

 

[CatMan]

Well I'm out. This is not what I was sold.

Well pissed off.

13 months and then a complete lash up somewhere else with still no design.
YCMIU.

 

[blingy]

The Blue Moon discs will be incorporated in the same format as the original scheme,

I take it that this will simply be the way each letter was being organized.

I think the appeal of the original was that it went all round the ground. This new scheme seems to shove it over to one corner.

Probably be the same layout with the outside of the letters being the mid price range , the inside being the lower price range with the more expensive one making up some kind of bordering .
Wondering how much of the song they are going to fit in that space, hope it's not the full song as planed and just the words that we use, was disappointed they planned to use the full song, originally I assumed they would just be using the words we use.

I'm ok with the relocation , with the planned expansion and god knows what's to come on the land next to the ground and if they intend to extend the sides in the future it's prob best they relocate now then later, I know it's not what we all bought originally and there has been lots of dicking about , but still a nice token for fans to have there space for all time at the ground, maybe a free stadium tour for those disappointed... I won't be giving the club a hard time over it ..

 

[Blue Mooner]

This will mostly be down to the expansion of their stadium meaning the original design around the ground is not feasible. I would also imagine that the demand has not been as high as expected. Surprised as being an indelible part of the history of the club is something that really appealed to me as a die hard blue. Something to show the future kids and grandkids.

Pleased it is still going ahead and looking forward to seeing the revised design.

 

[Thenumber1blue]

This will mostly herd own to the expansion of their stadium meaning the original design around the ground is not feasible. I would also imagine that the demand has not been as high as expected. Surprised as being an indelible part of the history of the club is something that really appealed to me as a die hard blue. Something to show the future kids and grandkids.

Pleased it is still going ahead and looking forward to seeing the revised design.

That's the spirit,me too,£60 well spent.

 

[Ed68]

This will mostly herd own to the expansion of their stadium meaning the original design around the ground is not feasible. I would also imagine that the demand has not been as high as expected. Surprised as being an indelible part of the history of the club is something that really appealed to me as a die hard blue. Something to show the future kids and grandkids.

Pleased it is still going ahead and looking forward to seeing the revised design.

That's the spirit,me too,£60 well spent.

I never bothered looking at it but didn't realise it was just £60. May have to have a look - anyone got any links?

 

[Manchester1894]

I'd actually be more inclined to go for it just to brighten up that bridge!

PS: Don't go getting a refund straight away! City will probably give the loyal few a special thank you gift when it's done.

 

[DiscoSteve]

Here's the main doc in the planning app for City Circle - they were going to start in the SE corner, right near the bridge and also, I suspect, where other works in association with the expansion were going to happen - so not moving far.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov.uk/associateddocs/selecteddoc.aspx?100920-dsx-0001.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov. ... x-0001.pdf</a>

 

[CatMan]

Here's the main doc in the planning app for City Circle - they were going to start in the SE corner, right near the bridge and also, I suspect, where other works in association with the expansion were going to happen - so not moving far.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov.uk/associateddocs/selecteddoc.aspx?100920-dsx-0001.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov. ... x-0001.pdf</a>

Had a quick glance at that document (never seen it before so thanks for posting it) and it would appear that each single letter was anything between 100-150 discs. Let's say 120 average.

At a quick glance the total amount of letters and stars to make up the song is around 300.

That means, they were going to have to sell over 35,000+ of these bloody discs to ever complete the song!

Just what numpty in the marketing department ever thought that level of sale was achievable at the prices quoted.

I'm lost for words really.

Now we have a master plan to relocate the whole scheme to Commonwealth Way. Rather like buying a seat in CB Level 2 only to be told front row in the corner of the family stand and being asked to believe it's a good thing!