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Has anyone else seen this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20613655
Basically it's being proposed that a large building be constructed in the centre of the roundabout, and the current artists' impressions of the structure appear to have a lit cladding on the outside (presumably to somehow illustrate the "tech" and "electric" economy in the area).
Given the number of times Old Street features in the Rider Down forum, I'm pretty worried that the design (even in it's nascent and nebulous form) reduces visibility around the junction, whilst additionally appearing to wash the area in uneven and sparkly lights (LEDs I presume) that will make it harder for all road users to quickly see other road obstacles.
Does anyone know if the planning process has already commenced for this, or is this just the government and Mayor dreaming at the moment?