Expansion of Galway city centre back on the agenda

The regeneration of Ceannt Station and Galway Port have been identified as key to the development of the city centre and securing its future as a ‘hub of public life’ in the Draft City Development Plan for the next seven years.

The City Council is expecting an increased demand in the amount of retail space in the city by more than one-third over the next seven years.

However, the local authority has not proposed that there is an increased need for additional zoned retail lands.

According to the just-published Draft City Development Plan 2017-23, the use of the Docks and CIE lands for residential and redevelopment is essential for the city’s economic vitality.

“In addition to focusing on additional floorspace requirements, there is a need to direct major expansion in retail development into the city centre with a lesser focus on the district centres.

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