Attwood Announces New Vision For Lisburn City Centre

Minister for Social Development, Alex Attwood unveiled a blueprint for the future development of Lisburn.

It aims to transform the physical, social and economic fabric of the city. The final proposals for future regeneration objectives laid out in the documents launched include:100 per cent rejuvenation of the historic Market Square as the heart of the City Centre

investing in a high quality public realm to support private investment in the City Centre

reconnection of the City Centre with the River Lagan

creation of a portfolio of development opportunity sites to help attract inward investment

Mr Atwood said: "The regeneration of Lisburn's city centre has a pivotal role to play in its future economic success. The Masterplan along with the transport study will guide development and ensure that Lisburn is able to compete with other major towns and cities while maintaining its distinctiveness and environmental heritage for generations to come."


The Minister continued: "Revitalising the city centre and attracting future investment whilst retaining its uniqueness is key to Lisburn's long term shopping, business and tourist appeal."

The formulation of the Masterplan was funded by the Department for Social Development and finalised following a period of public consultation on draft proposals.

The Minister was joined by representatives of Lisburn City Council and Lisburn City Centre Management who worked jointly with GVA Grimley Consultants to prepare the final Masterplan.

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