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06/11/2014
DSD Launch Holywood 'Masterplan'
The Department for Social Development has launched a new masterplan for Holywood town centre in County Down.
The Masterplan sets out a new vision for Holywood town centre, focusing on a number of core regeneration objectives including:
• Improving physical linkages.
• Creating shared space.
• Working together.
• Reconnecting with history.
• Enhancing first impressions.
• Connecting land and sea.
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey said: "The Holywood Masterplan is an important milestone in planning the strategic development of Holywood. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work which will guide and assist developers from the public and private sectors to ensure that Holywood meets its full potential as a vibrant town centre."
The proposals are based on a research, consultation and engagement with local people and organisations. It is to be utilised by central and local government, community organisations and the private sector to plan investment in Holywood over the next 20 years.
Deputy Mayor of North Down, Alderman Anne Wilson said: "North Down Borough Council is pleased to announce the new Holywood Town Centre Masterplan. Commissioned by The Department for Social Development in partnership with North Down Borough Council and developed by The Paul Hogarth Company, the Masterplan identifies 23 potential projects for the future growth of Holywood town centre.
"An extensive and innovative consultation process has enabled the Masterplan to develop a vision for Holywood town centre, which will build on existing strengths and contribute to its long term viability. It provides a framework for the future; a framework to attract new businesses, new homes, new leisure, cultural and recreational provision."
(IT/CD)
The Masterplan sets out a new vision for Holywood town centre, focusing on a number of core regeneration objectives including:
• Improving physical linkages.
• Creating shared space.
• Working together.
• Reconnecting with history.
• Enhancing first impressions.
• Connecting land and sea.
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey said: "The Holywood Masterplan is an important milestone in planning the strategic development of Holywood. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work which will guide and assist developers from the public and private sectors to ensure that Holywood meets its full potential as a vibrant town centre."
The proposals are based on a research, consultation and engagement with local people and organisations. It is to be utilised by central and local government, community organisations and the private sector to plan investment in Holywood over the next 20 years.
Deputy Mayor of North Down, Alderman Anne Wilson said: "North Down Borough Council is pleased to announce the new Holywood Town Centre Masterplan. Commissioned by The Department for Social Development in partnership with North Down Borough Council and developed by The Paul Hogarth Company, the Masterplan identifies 23 potential projects for the future growth of Holywood town centre.
"An extensive and innovative consultation process has enabled the Masterplan to develop a vision for Holywood town centre, which will build on existing strengths and contribute to its long term viability. It provides a framework for the future; a framework to attract new businesses, new homes, new leisure, cultural and recreational provision."
(IT/CD)
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