Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 63·Figure 6.3
Belfast City Centre Spatial Development Strategy
The document outlines a spatial development strategy for Belfast City Centre, identifying key districts and connectivity priorities to guide future development and regeneration of the city centre area.
Spatial development strategy
Figure 6.3: Belfast City Centre Concept Diagram
Key
Key connectivity to surrounding neighbourhoods
Green and Blue Infrastructure Network
Connections over Lagan
Identified Districts:
Innovation District: The city centre is increasingly the home for the clustering of new creative and innovative business sectors of the economy. There are opportunities to build on the Ulster University city campus investment to promote the development of a lively mixed-use innovation district to secure employment and residential opportunities for graduates and entrepreneurs.
Mercantile District: There are opportunities for the expansion and renewal of 'traditional' city centre business area associated with finance, professional services and public administration within the Mercantile District. Recently there has been a number of hotels developed within the area.
Other identified areas: City Core, Inner City Neighbourhoods, Belfast Harbour Estate, Waterfront District
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