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24/03/2023
Development Study Recommends Regeneration Of Duncairn Gdns
A new development study has recommended the regeneration of under-utilised land and buildings in Belfast's Duncairn Gardens.
Published by the Department for Communities, the study was commissioned following calls from the local community in the Duncairn and Tiger's Bay area to focus on areas of concern and outlines a way forward for the physical regeneration of the neighbourhoods.
Department for Communities Director of Belfast Regeneration Patrick Anderson said: "Duncairn Gardens and the surrounding area has suffered from an element of physical decline and increased anti-social behaviour in recent years. These issues raised enabled the Department to commission a study to establish an action plan, designed to stimulate regeneration in the area.
"This includes a number of recommendations that - in the short, medium and long-term - will make the area a more positive place to live and work in.
"Regeneration is a key part of this Department's work, but it needs to address more than physical development, looking more broadly at the social and economic needs of a community. And this can only be done in partnership, with both a wide range of stakeholder and, most importantly, local residents.
"With this in mind, I would like to thank all those who contributed to the study and who helped design a plan for the future of the area."
Ailbhe Hickey, Acting Assistant Director Land & Regeneration at the Housing Executive, said: "‘We have engaged with the Department for Communities on the Duncairn Development Study.
"While plans are at an early stage, we will continue to work with landowners and engage with the community and wider stakeholders regarding development proposals."
Published by the Department for Communities, the study was commissioned following calls from the local community in the Duncairn and Tiger's Bay area to focus on areas of concern and outlines a way forward for the physical regeneration of the neighbourhoods.
Department for Communities Director of Belfast Regeneration Patrick Anderson said: "Duncairn Gardens and the surrounding area has suffered from an element of physical decline and increased anti-social behaviour in recent years. These issues raised enabled the Department to commission a study to establish an action plan, designed to stimulate regeneration in the area.
"This includes a number of recommendations that - in the short, medium and long-term - will make the area a more positive place to live and work in.
"Regeneration is a key part of this Department's work, but it needs to address more than physical development, looking more broadly at the social and economic needs of a community. And this can only be done in partnership, with both a wide range of stakeholder and, most importantly, local residents.
"With this in mind, I would like to thank all those who contributed to the study and who helped design a plan for the future of the area."
Ailbhe Hickey, Acting Assistant Director Land & Regeneration at the Housing Executive, said: "‘We have engaged with the Department for Communities on the Duncairn Development Study.
"While plans are at an early stage, we will continue to work with landowners and engage with the community and wider stakeholders regarding development proposals."
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