CCR_Powering the Welsh Economy_Eng copy

What it could look like
— Attracting the 2026 Commonwealth
Games to the Region;
— Win European City of Culture status;
—Secure the 2018 Rugby World Cup
7s tournament;
— A European soccer cup final to the
Region before 2020;
— Our own leading music theatre
production company to compete
with the major West End theatres;
— Further iconic buildings, venues and
activities to support our identity
e.g. a leading convention centre,
major sporting facilities including
water and motorsports;
— New commercial buildings of
character and distinction e.g.
Callaghan Square and the new
BBC headquarters;
— Capitalise on the opportunities for
water-based events to take advantage
of Cardiff Bay and our coastline
such as the Volvo Ocean Race;
— Major mountain bike events such
as EPIC Cymru;
— Internationally recognised hotels and
restaurants of distinction.
— A signature event which captures the
Region’s spirit and gains national and
international recognition.
Top: Torfaen Bottom: Extreme Sailing Series, Cardiff Bay