12th August 2011, 02:17 PM
[FONT="]"There is a Chamber op-ed article coming up in the Yorkshire Post – probably in tomorrow’s or Monday’s paper – which will explain our position on this further. [/FONT]
[FONT="]The Chamber view is that York’s heritage is undoubtedly an asset to the city and development shouldn’t compromise the city’s offering. However, we feel there is the need for the city to adopt a more ambitious development to growth. York has to remain competitive and we need to show the rest of the world that we are a business city not just a tourist destination. The city’s cautious attitude to developing business-purpose sites and housing risks deterring investment into the city. Successful cities are open to change and it is clear that York has to build on its successes as opposed to stand still and admire what is now. [/FONT]"
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[FONT="]The Chamber view is that York’s heritage is undoubtedly an asset to the city and development shouldn’t compromise the city’s offering. However, we feel there is the need for the city to adopt a more ambitious development to growth. York has to remain competitive and we need to show the rest of the world that we are a business city not just a tourist destination. The city’s cautious attitude to developing business-purpose sites and housing risks deterring investment into the city. Successful cities are open to change and it is clear that York has to build on its successes as opposed to stand still and admire what is now. [/FONT]"
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