Here at 3ManFactory, we like to keep on top of all things local and social. Part of our extra-curricular activities is running The Preston Social; the aim of which is to get Preston’s digital community together to learn, share, meet and tweet. We do it because we’re as eager to learn more about social media as you are.
This month’s Preston Social saw a well contested, well argued debate with an esteemed panel. The good folk of BlogPreston provided a comprehensive write-up of the evening, and we documented the debate as it ran. Here are a few of the highlights:
So @johnpotterld stating his views – the Bus Station is unsustainable
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
And @coatesieboy declaring his impartiality – or rather neutral view – on the Bus Station #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
"Time to put our money where our mouth is and see how much we value the architecture of the bus station"says @Meme_Cloud #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
getting people involved in making decisions about urban space is crucial. #prestonsocial
— Ruth Heritage (@ribbletonia) February 26, 2013
@tomstables It needs a spruce up sure, but it's an iconic building. Feels quite menacing inside though. Not safe at night.
— Jo Cornall (@JoCornall) February 26, 2013
The council aren't running the Bus Station right says @pneGianni – over 50k use it daily. #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
The photography that has appeared online since the demolition was announced is astounding says @Meme_Cloud #prestonsocial @sallystone agrees
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
Does the bus station help Prestonians shape an identity? Like how the tower defines Blackpool?#prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
In this pluralistic post modern world we live in, we repair things says @sallystone #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
Do the people of Preston have a voice? Yes, says @johnpotterLD – you elect councillors #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
I think we're agreed at the Tithebarn project completely buggered up Church Street – everywhere was left to rot #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
Closing statements: @pneGianni argues it shouldn't be a financial argument. Its a civil building that makes money #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
And @Meme_Cloud suggests we haven't done enough work to determine its demolition. We need to stop being passive #prestonsocial
— Tom Stables (@tomstables) February 26, 2013
#prestonsocial the bus station is poorly designed. Lifts only go to the odd floors and the car ramp must be used by prams and wheelchairs.
— Will Buckley (@willbuckley) February 26, 2013
Aside from the debate, the format of the #prestonsocial is fantastic.
— Jennifer Doyle (@JDoyleCSD) February 26, 2013
The Preston Social happens on the last Tuesday of each month.