Hull to consult on city centre plans
Led by urban designer Planit, the council is looking for public input into the Hull City Centre Vision.
The focus will be on delivering a family-friendly, sustainable, and affluent area for residents and visitors.
Key areas of focus include:
- Identifying key development plots in the city centre
- Moving towards a more climate-conscious city centre, both through futureproof development and the enhancement of sustainable transport infrastructure
- Defining key neighbourhood/district uses and identities
- Addressing flood risks through sustainable practices and attractive landscaping
- Enhancing the outdoor public spaces and family offer, as well as improving accessibly across the city centre
- Raising the profile of Hull to help drive more inward investment and development
- Growing the local economy, creating more jobs and supporting new and existing businesses
- Increasing the number of homes in and around the city centre, helping to create a more vibrant, active and safer destination
The Hull City Centre Vision will inform Hull’s Local Plan, set to be updated later this year, and will closely align with targets around carbon emissions, public realm, housing, economic development, and health and wellbeing.
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration and housing at Hull City Council, said: “Once finalised, this vision will help set us on a path towards a city centre that not only supports economic growth but is also a place our communities can feel proud of.”
Andy Roberts, director at Planit, added: “We are proud to be leading this hugely important work for the city of Hull. Our vision aims to create a city centre that offers safe and welcoming neighbourhoods, supports a healthier and fairer Hull, drives economic growth, and responds effectively to the climate emergency.
“Above all, we want to celebrate Hull’s culture and heritage while creating a city centre that residents and businesses can take pride in.”
A six-week public engagement exercise begins today and will run until 16th March.
Residents, businesses and those who work in the Hull can provide feedback on the draft version of the Hull City Centre Vision, contributing to the future direction of the city either online or in-person.
There will be three in-person events at Princes Quay Shopping Centre (Unit G42, just inside Whitefriargate entrance) next week where attendees can view the vision and speak with members of the project team.
- Saturday, 8th February: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday, 11th February: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Wednesday, 12th February: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
There is also the option to leave comments online.