Aims for inclusive economic growth and city centre development

Belfast City Council is committed to inclusive economic growth. We will support the RDS aims of strengthening Belfast as the regional economic driver for NI and delivering a vibrant city at the core if the region. In support of the city and city centre's role as a major employment location, the policy framework will positively encourage investment, and guide development to build the "knowledge economy" ensuring that it facilitates spaces for knowledge sharing, creativity, innovation, and environmental sustainability in mixed use city centre districts, where people work, live and socialise. There will continue to be a mix of retail, leisure, culture, businesses financial services, higher education, tourism and other supporting functions appropriate for a capital city.