Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 115·7.3.16
Other communal facilities in large apartment buildings
Large apartment buildings should consider providing communal facilities such as common rooms, gyms, and laundry rooms to make apartment living more attractive, provide amenity space, and encourage social interaction and community cohesion.
Other communal facilities, such as common rooms, gyms and laundry rooms should also be considered in large apartment buildings. These facilities can help to make apartment living more attractive and provide an additional amenity space for residents. Communal facilities can act as a social hub and encourage greater interaction amongst residents; enhancing community cohesion within the apartment development.
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