OCPM to consult on Square Children
I have to say I sort of enjoy the fact that the development on the old Children’s Hospital site is called Square Children’s – where the developer is still embroiled in a fight with the city over the height of one tower and the abandonment of social housing. A school was also supposed to be included but that promise was discarded as long ago as March 2018.
Now the OCPM is to hold a consultation although it seems rather late to make any decisions on the design of the development.
Blork 12:08 on 2022-04-14 Permalink
I hate that name. It’s awkward and will always be confusing for people who don’t know its origin, meaning people will forever get it wrong. Watch for “Children’s Square” and “Carré Infant” and more in the future. For reference: Johns Hopkins University (hospital, etc.) often referred to as “John Hopkin’s,” and “Carl’s Junior” burger chain often called “Carl Junior’s.”
DeWolf 15:15 on 2022-04-14 Permalink
I doubt it’s a name that will be used outside of the media. Each of the new buildings has its own name, and there will also be the Sanaaq cultural centre. My guess is that people will either refer to each individual component. Collectively, some might say “where the children’s hospital used to be” but most will eventually just say “next to Cabot Square.”