Castle walls, heritage buildings, historic figures remembered, striking views.
How much do any or all of those play a part in your tackling #highstreet vacancy project…?
It’d be great to hear examples from your town or city centre.
Those four may not seem obvious candidates. But if they attract visitors in (footfall), become a reason for staying longer (dwell time) and inspire you to recommend a visit to others (‘promote’) then…
It’s a conversation sparked out & about in the second of the latest three towns we’ve added to those we’re working with – Carmarthen.
It – as the image set shows – has all of the above as well as a sizeable brand and indie #retail offer with recent and imminent additions; a 60-stall, long-established indoor market, a cinema and theatre, varied hotel options, a number of pedestrianised sections offering chance to sit a-while; a set of community uses taking space with innovative uses; and underway, a major former store redevelopment that will soon add much to the mix including health, wellbeing and leisure (of which more in a future post).
Lots to like. Very well worth a visit and opportunities to be part of it for businesses and organisations interested in taking on one of the vacants it does have now.
It’s one of a number of towns among the 39 we’re involved with at this stage of a #placemaking journey.
So back to the question. Castle walls, heritage buildings, historic figures remembered, striking views. Who has one or more of those prominent in your tackling vacancy strategy…?
