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Celebrating the world’s finest Transporter Bridge

Celebrating the world’s finest Transporter Bridge. Crow Point Festival John Hallam Festival Director, NCIC info@crowpoint.co.uk 01633 762155. Celebrating the World’s finest Transporter Bridge. Transporters and people movers Heritage and regeneration Crow Point concept Event overview

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Celebrating the world’s finest Transporter Bridge

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  1. Celebrating the world’s finest Transporter Bridge • Crow Point Festival • John Hallam • Festival Director, NCIC • info@crowpoint.co.uk • 01633 762155

  2. Celebrating the World’s finest Transporter Bridge • Transporters and people movers • Heritage and regeneration • Crow Point concept • Event overview • Future plans

  3. Transporters and people movers

  4. Transporters and people movers

  5. Transporters and people movers

  6. Transporters and people movers

  7. Transporters and people movers Franco-British Exhibition, London 1908 Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon 1902

  8. Transporters and people movers • 19th Century belief in technology • Rooted in fantasy eg Jules Verne • Cheap solution to river crossings • Failed when motor traffic increased • Few surviving examples, of which Newport’s is the finest! Voyage to the Moon 1902

  9. Transporters and people movers

  10. Transporters and people movers

  11. Transporters and people movers

  12. Heritage and regeneration

  13. Heritage and regeneration • finding our lost sense of place • focus on communities • local markets • eclectic partnerships

  14. Crow Point concept • Supporting social regeneration in Newport • Non-profit making c.i.c, with voluntary Board • Maximise use of Transporter Bridge for celebration • Ecology and sustainable transport • Encourage pride in Newport for future generations • Supporting diversity and a common sense of place

  15. Crow Point imagery

  16. Crow Point site Location: Coronation Park, NP19 0RB

  17. Old Town Dock area S.D.R. Cogent Felnex Estate TransporterBridge Crow Point site Location: Coronation Park, NP19 0RB

  18. Crow Point site plan

  19. Crow Point cost breakdown

  20. Social capital • Majority of income from private sector • Developmental model for future community projects • Develop access and use of National Cycle Network • New training opportunities in event management • Develop events market for South East Wales e.g. traders, PA Hire, marketing • Learning experience for community sector

  21. Crow Point futures • A future for the Transporter Bridge • SDR & M4 Relief Road showcase the Bridge in the new southern approach into Newport • Events like Crow Point can focus attention on bridge • A hub for social enterprise alongside Wastesavers; centre for cycle tourism on Route 4 into Newport. • Second “Crow Point” event planned for 2008

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