Minister McCausland has announced that GM Design Associates Limited have been appointed to start work on a Development Framework for Shaftesbury Square.

The framework will set out a shared vision of the area's physical development potential that can be used by statutory bodies and private developers over the next decade, to inform their regeneration and development priorities.

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Mr McCausland said: "Shaftesbury Square is a key economic artery within South Belfast. Upon completion, this work will help refresh the area’s reputation and boost its economic potential over the next decade. Today I can confirm that work has now commenced on a Development Framework for the area.

"Over the course of the next six months GM Design Associates Limited will work with a wide range of stakeholders to produce a framework. This will provide the area with an integrated plan that identifies critical factors and stages to guide and propel planned regeneration across the Shaftesbury Square area."

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