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10/02/2025
New Placemaking Approach Launched For Greater Shankill Area
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a new community-led approach to placemaking in the Greater Shankill area of Belfast.
The initiative, which utilizes the 'Living High Streets Craft Kit', aims to empower local residents to have a direct say in shaping their physical environment.
"I am delighted that my department is supporting the Living High Streets Craft Kit initiative in the Greater Shankill," said Minister Lyons. "It provides a new community-led 'ground up' approach to placemaking where local people are the foundation of any change in their area."
The project builds upon the work of the BUILD (Better Understanding in Local Development) group, a group of experienced community leaders who have been actively engaged in addressing physical dereliction and advocating for the development of housing and community facilities in the area.
Members of the BUILD group now sit on the newly established Local Action Group, which will lead the placemaking process.
A series of informal engagement sessions will be held throughout February and March to gather community input and identify key priorities for the area.
"I would sincerely urge and encourage the whole community to participate in this process; have your say on the future of the Greater Shankill," Minister Lyons added.
The initiative, which utilizes the 'Living High Streets Craft Kit', aims to empower local residents to have a direct say in shaping their physical environment.
"I am delighted that my department is supporting the Living High Streets Craft Kit initiative in the Greater Shankill," said Minister Lyons. "It provides a new community-led 'ground up' approach to placemaking where local people are the foundation of any change in their area."
Members of the BUILD group now sit on the newly established Local Action Group, which will lead the placemaking process.
A series of informal engagement sessions will be held throughout February and March to gather community input and identify key priorities for the area.
"I would sincerely urge and encourage the whole community to participate in this process; have your say on the future of the Greater Shankill," Minister Lyons added.
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