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Working with Deloitte we preprared the development strategy for the Gaeltacht Quarter of Belfast.
The strategy defined the relationship between the broader Gaeltacht of the west of the city and the hub of the Galetacht area.
Culturlann/St Marys to the Beechmount Site define the edges and act as the main regenerators of the neighbourhood
centre most strongly associated with the Gaeltacht Quarter. It is a 450m stretch of road and neighbourhood hub (Dunville and the Rock streets are separate places) where interventions can have a transformational
impact.
Between these buildings investment opportunities exist for a general increase in heights of buildings onto the road
to bring them up to a minimum of 3 –4 stories. An increase in the width of the footpath on the sunny north side of the road will increase the 'Cafe Culture' and shopping experience. General street landscape and
shopfront upgrade, particularly to this side is proposed. Other individual buildings present investment opportunities.
A rapid transit stop is essential at this hub while maintaining traffic flows and footpath widths.
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