Inverness City Centre Development Brief - The Highland Council

Inverness City Centre Development Brief
City Centre
District
Aspiration/Desired Outcome Action Status Responsibility Timescale
Increase connectivity and active travel to,
from and within the City Centre
Improve pedestrian links from the bus and rail
stations to the river.
Improve streetscape
Application made for THI and CARS funding. THC 2013 onwards
Old Town
Make the most of our historic buildings
Improve buildings to enhance the attractiveness
of the area.
As above. THC 2013 onwards
Enhance the user experience for tourists and
other visitors
Enhance the status of the Victorian Market
Create better entrances and pedestrian crossings
Discuss development opportunities with
occupiers and deliver improvements when
funding becomes available.
THC, Private Sector
2012 onwards
Castle
Make the most of our historic buildings
Maximise use of Castle Street car park including
toilet block.
Build on the attractiveness of this area as key
destination at the end of the Great Glen Way.
Initial development appraisal. THC 2012 onwards
Make the most of our historic buildings
Optimise the use of the Town House & Castle.
Consider as part of the asset management
review of all Council buildings.
THC
Ongoing.
Retail Core
Improve the commercial vitality and viability
of the city Centre
Enhance the status of High Street as part of the
Retail Core
Promote existing retailers, increase footfall,
market vacant properties and stimulate interest
in the area
Inverness BID continuing to support retailers
and hold and promote events.
Inverness BID
Ongoing
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