Riverside project continues to divide Stratford
Published: 16:30, 21 February 2021
Stratfordâs Riverside Corridor project continues to cause divisions as two influential organisations came out on different sides of the argument.
The Fisherman's Car Park (44493329)
The Stratford Society has said it cannot support the plans in their current form, criticising them as âtoo ambitiousâ and saying they should be scaled back.
However tourism organisation Shakespeareâs England has decided to throw its support behind the project last week, saying it would revitalise the river frontage and inject funds into the local economy.
Arguing against the scheme, a submission from the Stratford Society drew attention to the proposed expansion of the Fishermanâs car park to 500 spaces, saying it would was not justified on transportation grounds.