Nottingham city centre is set to get a splash of colour after a local developer heard his home town described as 'vanilla'. Arran Bailey, managing director of ALB Group, has now pledged to "bring a colourful taste of Copenhagen to the city centre".
Mr Bailey began buying retail units in the city with the vision of creating a hub of independent shops, bars and cafes in the once bustling, Bridlesmith Gate area of the city. He says that after filling most of those units, he has enlisted the help of local youngsters, Leonard Design Architects, The Nottingham Project, Marketing Nottingham, Nottingham BID and Nottingham City Council to inject some colour into the area.
Now, five murals are planned as well as various other artistic additions to the area. Benjamin Kay, the project coordinator, explained that the murals would “celebrate the cultural legacy of Bridlesmith Gate, explore its diverse history and bring a vibrant and fresh new look to the area". They went on: "Through unique pieces, the street will be transformed into a walkable timeline. Each mural is an interpretation by the local artists which capture moments of time and stories from the past. Embark on a visual journey that starts 100 years ago and continues into our city’s cultural future.”
