A big "sphere" from London
In November 2023, London Mayor Sadiq Khan refused in the spotlightmsg spherePlanning permission in the Stratford area of East London.
This is since the project was first conceived in 2018For the first time, London** lit up a red light for the project.
What is MSG Sphere?
MSG Sphere in Las Vegas (High 111.)5 meters) broke the record for the height of the building, and innovatively covered the façade of the building with LED screens for visual display.
Accommodating more than 17,000 spectators, the Sphere features advanced panoramic projection technology, a screen covering an area of more than 3 football fields, a 360-degree viewing angle, and a 16K LED screen with the highest image quality.
The goal is to provide a "VR experience that does not require glasses" so that the audience can experience high-quality images from any position.
It's hard to imagine that this is in London, and that good guy must be another big surprise after the world.
And the positioning of MSG Sphere is also very clear, it is a multi-functional entertainment venue.
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In addition to a subjective hall with a maximum capacity of 21,500 people, MSG Sphere in London also has a member waiting area with a maximum standing capacity of 1,000 people and a smaller venue with a capacity of 1,500 people.
The annual programme of activities drawn up by MSG Sphere in London is arranged at full capacityThe spherical building will host 477 events over 311 days throughout the year.
Sounds very good!
As of November 20, 2023The Mayor of London received a total of 377 written objections to the MSG Sphere projectWith only 23 submissions in favour of it, including a wide range of London administrations, stakeholders and some politicians, there is no doubt that opposition dominates the written submissions.
Everyone's concerns mainly focus on the sound and light pollution that MSG Sphere may cause to the surrounding environment and the potential pressure on the local traffic carrying capacity.
In a consultation with the London Parliament's Environment Committee, it was clear that the Mayor should reject planning applications as part of the London Light Pollution Report (May 2023) to prevent the impact of light pollution on the surrounding environment and residents;
The MTR Corporation, which is responsible for the operation of the Elizabeth Line, pointed out in a consultation that it opposed MSG Sphere on the grounds that Stratford Station did not have the capacity to support a significant increase in demand during the evening rush hourWithout substantial intervention, demand cannot be safely met.
The Greater London Authority also commissioned global engineering firm WSP to conduct an independent third-party review, which it said found that the original application for the project had not been adequately assessed in accordance with relevant UK guidelines, mainly an underestimation and miscalculation of the impact of light sources.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has vetoed the plan for the Sphere Theatre because residents have argued that the venue would cause a lot of light pollution to Stratford residents, huge electricity bills, a lack of green certification, and an impact on heritage sites in the area.
In addition to this, the venue's light pollution will have a disproportionate impact on children and the elderly, as well as those with mental health problems, dementia, autism and epilepsy.