£18.6 million to transform Doncaster town centre
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Key areas of the town will be regenerated to:
- encourage more people to visit
- improve its appearance
The funding will create a better future for:
- businesses
- residents
- visitors
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said:
We are immensely proud of Doncaster and passionate about further unlocking its huge potential as reflected in our recent award of City Status.
Creating a waterfront park and event space
One of the largest urban brownfield sites in the UK sits alongside the River Don in Doncaster. The 바카라 사이트˜Waterfront바카라 사이트™ development already includes Doncaster College Hub and university centre.
Funding will:
- help acquire and make the land accessible, preparing it for future development
- unlock long term investment in a new marina, park and outdoor event space
Developing Doncaster바카라 사이트™s markets
Doncaster바카라 사이트™s historic markets have been at the core of the city centre바카라 사이트™s regeneration. Funding will develop the Grade II listed Corn Exchange as a home for artists and creatives with:
- pop-up spaces for businesses
- co-working spaces
- a high-end bar
A complementary shop front scheme will also improve retail frontages in the markets estate area.
Improving Doncaster바카라 사이트™s Civic and Cultural Quarter
Doncaster바카라 사이트™s Civic and Cultural Quarter is transforming the Waterdale area and reconnecting it to the town centre.
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- demolishing the old Central Library
- regenerating Copley House
The new revised quarter will complement the civic square with:
- street and access improvements
- a family play area
One local resident said:
What really excites me on this proposal is a mix of both developing new for future generations and caring for our past history; St James and the Market are our anchors.
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