andybarton Posted July 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) D700/28 Elmarit-R This supermarket opened its doors for the first time today. This has been part of my life for over 8 years and I am both happy and sorry to see the end of it. Over 300 people, many of them long-term unemployed locals, now have jobs in this town that desperately needs them. Around 800 council workers have been brought back into the town centre, to bring life and their spend. A local couple have opened a coffee shop in the ground floor of the office, and SubWay are there too. During the construction, we created over 100 apprentice and work placement positions and worked closely with the local college to get the maximum benefit for young people. With the refurbished multi-storey car park, we have transformed this part of town and the benefits are already being felt. Phase 2 next year, with a bit of luck. This is what our kind of property development and regeneration are all about. A good day. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230990-over-300-new-jobs-over-100-apprenticeships-and-8-years/?do=findComment&comment=2636160'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Hi andybarton, Take a look here Over 300 new jobs, over 100 apprenticeships. And 8 years. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted July 23, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2014 A lovely shot and narrative. I'll bet the organization would like to have the photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted July 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2014 Andy, An excellent picture and fine narrative. It is remarkable that so many people were positively affected from this project. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks guys. My company deliberately and positively sets out to make our projects benefit as many local people as possible and spend as much of the money as possible in the borough. Makes a huge difference. If every property developer worked the same way as we do, the world would be a better place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted July 23, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2014 It certainly is gratifying when your work makes a difference. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 23, 2014 We do. People think that "property developers" are all bad people, who are only in it for the money. I'm proud to work for a company that takes a longer term view. And makes a difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) BTW, this place has some superlatives with it, that are worth mentioning. Longest raking travelators in Europe. Largest store for this brand this year 600 car park spaces on two levels on the roof A hectare (2.5 acres) on plan I challenge anyone in the UK to show a photograph of a more impressive food store delivered this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted July 23, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2014 Andy, so nice to see a Supermarket exemplifying some decent quality modern architecture (at a time when the phrase Lego Tesco signifies the worst sort of cheap prefabricated architectural cliché). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted July 23, 2014 Absolutely. Tesco-vernacular is exactly what we didn't want and what would have been completely wrong. Credit to Sainsbury's for embracing the vision, and credit to all of us for having the vision that looks beyond "just another supermarket" Blackpool deserves and needs this investment, jobs and catalyst for substantial change. Let's come back in 10 years and assess the impact this has made. Our experience elsewhere says that it will be transformational. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted July 24, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 24, 2014 If every property developer worked the same way as we do, the world would be a better place. No question. Congratulations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 24, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 24, 2014 Andy - I mean this spiritually, and not religiously: Your firm encourages its employees to have souls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 24, 2014 Some of us... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted July 24, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 24, 2014 Congratulations Andy, You should feel proud of yourself. By the way: Nice looking Building. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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