Belfast: future city

Championing the city

Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Alderman Gavin Robinson opened the Belfast: Future City conference and set out his own hopes…

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A city transformed

The First Minister and deputy First Minister share their ambitions for Belfast and explain how the regional capital is contributing…

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Investment Programme

Former Chair of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, Councillor Deirdre Hargey outlined Belfast City Council’s £150 million Investment Programme.…

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Towards a successful city economy

Alexandra Jones, CEO of the Centre for Cities think tank, summed up the factors for a successful city and assessed…

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Belfast: driving the regional economy

The city needs to develop a single, clear vision for its future and be properly recognised as an economic driver,…

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Revising the Masterplan

An updated blueprint for Belfast’s development places a high importance on the city centre and sharing the benefits of new…

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The Shaftesbury Link

In the 1970s, planners set aside a route for a dual carriageway between Dublin Road and Cromac Street. The plan…

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Building resilience: Belfast’s opportunity

Centre for Local Economic Strategies Chief Executive Neil McInroy outlined how community planning can help to make Belfast a more…

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City reflections: panel discussion

Councillor Tim Attwood • Belfast City Council SDLP Party Leader Michael Parkinson asked earlier: “Is the council ready politically?” And…

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Closing thoughts

Belfast City Council Chief Executive Peter McNaney identified political leadership and good planning as two key themes in his closing…

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