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Whatever it will be, I'm afraid it's likely to be very bland indeed. Unless.....they drop the rates enough to allow a quality, imaginative, independent retailer a chance. They seem to have a very conservative leasing policy based on ensuring a secure income to the Dulwich Estate (a registered charity). I don't think the two concepts are incompatible however.


See De Walden's development policy in Marylebone for a shining example. Yes, Dulwich village has a fraction of the units by comparison and a different financial objective, but the same principles can apply.


In the village it could be so much better.... but hey ho, let's not rock the boat....


I hope I'm wrong.

MrBen Wrote:

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> Whatever it will be, I'm afraid it's likely to be

> very bland indeed.


> See De Walden's development policy in Marylebone

> for a shining example.



Mr Ben


You know, we know, they know that 'Dulwich Estate' is run by people who iron their underwear.


We'll end up having a cup-cake-of-a-shop, just see.


As for Marylebone which you have a particular soft spot for, don't you find that a little trapped too. I mean by the time you walk from one end to the other you feel a bit 'nice-ed out'


(I go to the area most weeks as I work with one of the companies there)


And how many Omar Sharif look-a-likes can a you get in one street.


My last words on the matter....


"Salmon/mustard cords"


NETTE:-S

Annette Curtain Wrote:

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>

> As for Marylebone which you have a particular soft

> spot for, don't you find that a little trapped

> too. I mean by the time you walk from one end to

> the other you feel a bit 'nice-ed out'



I do have a soft spot for it but more for unexpected foresight and vision in their management. The High Street has one of the most diverse mixes in Zone 1 and its where some small independents still thrive due to support from the De Walden estate. But walk off the side streets to avoid getting "nice" fatigue.


Some Marylebone gems:


- Daunt's Books

- The Golden Hind

- The Eagle (small, old school boozer, go Tuesdays)

- Le Relais de Venise

- Cafe Caldesi


:)-D

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