One of Cardiff’s most iconic streets has been demolished in stages over the last few years, and now will finally be set to be removed entirely and developed for new shopping and housing. So the final chapter in Guildford Crescent - the former home of Gwdi Hw among others - might finally be coming to an end.
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00:00Cardiff's iconic Guildford Crescent which was once home to a number of local businesses
00:06looks set to be entirely demolished and replaced with a 30 storey tower block.
00:10The site was once home to local businesses including the popular venue Goody Who and
00:14efforts had gone on for years to retain as much of the original buildings as possible.
00:19The site has been a matter of contention for years with many believing it to be an important
00:23part of Cardiff's cultural landscape.
00:25Back in 2019 roughly 1,000 people marched through the centre of Cardiff to keep the
00:29façade in place to remember and preserve the site.
00:32The council originally wanted the façade to remain as well with some modifications
00:36to fulfil building regulations.
00:38The council stopped demolition work at the site in 2023 but the developers continued
00:43nonetheless.
00:44But it is not believed that there are any recommendations of punishment for the development
00:47organisation who now want to build their intended project.
00:51Their plans include a 30 storey tower block which would feature some businesses and apartments.
00:56The council is set to discuss those final plans later on this week.