Ballymena Public Realm Consultation

Ballymena Public Realm Consultation

Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Public realm

The Paul Hogarth Company Limited

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Ballymena Borough Council (now Mid and East Antrim Borough Council) issued a complex Brief, which required the Design Team to undertake: 1) A Public Consultation on the future of the towns Public Realm 2) A Public Realm Plan 3) Public Realm Improvement Works valued at £3.5m This case study refers to the first phase of the commission which had a brief to: Carry out a comprehensive and engaging communication/consultation process, which will inform the extent and design of the Public Realm Plan and Improvement Works which will be delivered, optimising benefits to the people of the town, its businesses and visitors.

Shortlisted for an LI Award 2015

Landscape Architect: The Paul Hogarth Company; Project Manager: WYG; Quantity Surveyor: WYG

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

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4.9 ha

Ballymena is a traditional market town 30 miles north of Belfast. For many years it was considered to be a 'shopping town' with a good mix of independent retailers. The Town Centre Masterplan and local business community recognised the emerging threat of nearby towns, out of town shopping and the need to provide a 'town centre offer' which was increasingly responsive to the needs of all.