DC-style revamp under review
THE Washington-DC style high street revamp scheme that spruced up Spencer Road, Bank Place and Union Hall Place is currently being evaluated by the Department of Social Development (DSD).
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland stated: “My Department has also provided funding for seven pilot ReStore projects in Belfast, Londonderry, Larne and Lurgan over the past four years.
“The greater part of the funding was allocated towards enhancing shop fronts of existing businesses. This scheme is currently being evaluated.”
The ReStore NI project aims to boost trade by improving the appearance and marketing of high streets.
It’s modelled on a successful initiative pioneered in Washington DC.