Enablers and actions Key enablers and actions are shown below. 2022
2023
2023
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Enabler
Audit of the level of access to the city centre’s main parks and space from key arterial routes, improve signposting to same increase funding made available through the current City Centre Placemaking Fund to develop a schedule of projects to implement over a 3 year period
Greening and urban resilience
Action on the flood protection project, advance the Event Centre project, explore feasibility of the development of an iconic museum concept and of an appropriate premises for arts colleges to locate in in the city centre Maximise the opportunities arising at Grand Parade in the short and medium-term and support projects adjacent to the city centre, implementing masterplans and public realm improvements to maximise footfall
Hard infrastructure
Expand streetscape improvements in key areas, implement a wayfinding strategy for the city centre (including clear signposting to/from Kent Station) Explore further pedestrianisation of city centre streets
Mobility and connectivity
Improve pedestrian and cycle linkages down the quays to/from the Docklands to open up areas in advance of future development Advance the Movement Strategy and the CMATS plan and prepare for development of LRT and the roll out BusConnects.
Develop a dedicated market/arcade for pop-up and independent retail in the city centre; identify key hinge points of footfall in the city centre to prioritise public realm improvements Implement the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce’s recommendation to develop a food activation plan as part of the city’s night-time offer and build on successes of outdoor dining by creating new plazas in city centre Embrace the opportunity that vacant upper floors can have for start-ups, prioritising growing players in ICT Consider the establishment of a Business Improvement District in the city centre
Supporting economic
growth sectors
City experience
Assets/amenities Infrastructure/economy
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