City Centre: Retail, Services and Mixed Use Development

The city centre is also a regional centre for administration, specialised high order services, higher education and cultural amenities. To remain competitive, a supply of good quality office accommodation is required in the city centre to support new business investment and job creation. The city centre has a vibrant culture, leisure and entertainment sector, attracting visitors and tourists who contribute greatly to the evening economy. Growth in city tourism over the past decade has contributed much to the city centre's economy and new tourism infrastructure would sustain its growth as a destination of choice for business and leisure tourists. The city centre is the showcase for the city of Belfast, and is the regional gateway for NI supported by the major transport hubs serving NI.