Public to have a say on streetscape proposals

People across Derry and Strabane are being asked to give their views on plans to revitalise their commercial hearts as part of a Covid recovery initiative.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Feb 2021, 12:48 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2021, 13:29 BST
The transformation of Derry’s Ferryquay Street is included in the plans.The transformation of Derry’s Ferryquay Street is included in the plans.
The transformation of Derry’s Ferryquay Street is included in the plans.

Derry City and Strabane District Council is embarking on a public engagement process to gauge views on its pilot streetscape proposals aimed at providing help and support to businesses in the town centres.

It’s part of the Department for Communities funded Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Programme which is currently being implemented by Council. To date, the Council has seen investment in new lighting in both Derry and Strabane, improvement works and new seating at ‘The Tinnies’ sculpture in Strabane and at the Peace Park on Derry’s Foyle Street.

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The engagement will take the form of an online public realm survey that will encourage people to have their say on the draft proposals.

The streetscape plan also envisages more on-street dining opportunities in areas like Waterloo Street in Derry.The streetscape plan also envisages more on-street dining opportunities in areas like Waterloo Street in Derry.
The streetscape plan also envisages more on-street dining opportunities in areas like Waterloo Street in Derry.

The survey, which is available until Friday, February 26, invites the public to give their views on what temporary interventions would assist in encouraging people back into the city and town centre to shop and to socialise. The survey will also outline some of the temporary proposals being put forward to create a welcoming environment for pedestrians and greater social distancing opportunities that will help allow hospitality and other businesses to trade in Derry and Strabane town centre locations, as we prepare to recover from the pandemic.

The Covid Recovery and Revitalisation Street Life and Vibrant Places document was unveiled by Council last year and outlined a number of suggested physical recovery measures to create greater ease of movement for pedestrians and facilitate greater social distancing. It included a range of temporary proposals such as the installation of additional street furniture and temporary traffic restrictions in Derry City and Strabane town centres to create a more welcoming environment for pedestrians.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Brian Tierney, says it is important the public is given an opportunity to view the plans and give their feedback on the proposals.

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He added: “It’s important that every effort to bring forward these exciting plans aimed at redesigning urban spaces and thoroughfares in our towns and city centres is explored.”

* To view the proposals in full – www.derrystrabane.com/recovery

* To take part in the survey – https://haveyoursay.derrystrabane.com/mkt/street-life-regeneration-survey

Related topics:DerryStrabaneStrabane District CouncilBrian TierneyCouncilDepartment for Communities