Placemaking Projects

The Masterplan sought to deliver significant infrastructure and public realm improvements within the regeneration area. Together with housing renewal, these enhancements are intended to simulate the transformation of Castlefields into a vibrant residential neighbourhood with a quality environment.

Achievements

The majority of the original infrastructure and environmental projects identifed within the Masterplan are now complete. These projects have included:

- Extensive pedestrian and cycleway link improvements;

- Removal of an intrusive section of elevated Busway and its replacement with a shared use link road to serve the new local centre;

- Subway closures and enhancements, including a public art project - The Gateway Gallery

- A public realm enhancement lighting strategy;

- Improvements to signage and place markers;

- Creation of Phoenix Park, an 8 hectare youth activity park; and

- Town Park Lake enhancements.

Current Projects

Alongside the ongoing demolition and redevelopment of deck access blocks, public realm improvement continue to be made. These are guided by a portfolio of design and environmental guidance, specific to Castlefields, to ensure a consistent high quality approach to the public realm is maintained across the neighbourhood. Access Castlefields design and environmental guidance.

The Regeneration Team is a+-lso currently working to deliver a number of specific place-making projects including:

-The remodelling of the former Busway Bridge over the Bridgewater Canal into a pedestrian and cyclist crossing, and to act as focal point between the proposed   new developments of Lakeside and Canalside;

- Provision of a Windmill Hill gateway onto Phoenix Park.

This is a comprehensive programme transforming the fabric of the area. If you would like further information about a specific project please contact a member of the Regeneration Team.