Discussion initiated for revised layout of Derby City Centre
Derby City Centre Set for Major Redesign: Drop-in Sessions Announced
Derby is gearing up for a significant transformation, as the city council unveils its new design for the city centre, outlined in the 'Towards A New Vision for Derby City Centre Ambition' document published in 2022.
The redesign aims to support Derby's long-term plan for growth and make the city more sustainable, encompassing new developments, public spaces, and residential areas. The launch of the new City Centre Design Guide is considered an essential part of Derby City Council's long-term strategy, focusing on economic growth, investment attraction, and job creation.
A key initiative in this strategy is the Infinity Park Derby project, which is poised to unlock major private sector investment by becoming part of the East Midlands Investment Zone and a Business Rates Retention area. This move will enable Derby City Council to retain a portion of business rates to fund local infrastructure and services, boosting long-term economic benefits and delivering thousands of high-quality jobs for local communities.
A £75m mixed-use project has already commenced on Friar Gate Goods Yard, which involves converting two Grade II listed buildings into commercial space and 276 new build homes.
To gather opinions on the city centre's new design, two surveys have been created on the Let's Talk Derby website. One survey asks for anonymous views, while the other encourages participants to share their names and contact details.
Drop-in sessions will be held at the City Lab, in Derbion, for discussing the city centre's new design. The sessions will be held on Tuesday 22 October and Wednesday 13 November 2024, from 10am-4pm, with councillors and officers present to answer questions and gather feedback.
Councillor Nadine Peatfield encourages everyone to take part in the consultation for the future of Derby's city centre. Residents and experts wishing to engage in feedback are encouraged to monitor Derby City Council announcements, engage through local consultation events or surveys, or contact Derby City Council directly via their regeneration or city centre strategy departments for information on ongoing or planned consultation.
The deadline for feedback on the surveys is due at 5pm on Monday 13 January 2025. The new design for Derby City Centre is being developed by Urban Initiatives Studio on behalf of Derby City Council and is funded by Homes England.
The new City Centre Design Guide aims to turn the city centre into a vibrant, welcoming place with high-quality sustainable developments, providing guidance on building scale, land use, movement, facades, and green infrastructure. The design is part of a broader community effort to make the city centre safer and more vibrant, involving partnerships with police and local business groups.
Stay tuned for more updates on Derby's exciting city centre redesign!
[1] Derby City Council's long-term strategy [2] Infinity Park Derby project [3] East Midlands Investment Zone [4] Business Rates Retention [5] Community safety and vibrancy efforts
- The new City Centre Design Guide, developed by Urban Initiatives Studio on behalf of Derby City Council, aims to promote a lifestyle change, fostering high-quality, sustainable residential areas and home-and-garden developments that align with the regeneration of Derby City Centre and the broader community efforts for safety and vibrancy.
- As part of Derby City Council's long-term strategy, the Infinity Park Derby project, which is situated within the East Midlands Investment Zone and a Business Rates Retention area, is expected to instigate significant private sector investment and stimulate economic growth, boosting job creation and enabling the council to fund local infrastructure and services through retained business rates.
