Urban Villages Focus Magazine ISSUE 9

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ProKick Community Gym Community Partner:

Ballymacarrett Walkway

Reverend Robert Bradford Play Park

Community Partner: EastSide Partnership This physical and environmental improvements project links from the Comber Greenway via C.S. Lewis Square to Titanic Halt including Island Street. This project will improve and promote connectivity across the area for locals and visitors. Delivery Partner: Belfast City Council and Department for Infrastructure Status: On-site

Community Partner: Multiple Local Community Organisations Project Partner: Department for Communities An extensive refurbishment of the existing community park is almost complete. It is designed to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive play park for people from different cultures and backgrounds across and within the local community. Delivery Partner: Belfast City Council Status: Final Section to Complete

Pro Kick Community Gym Coming soon, a new fit for purpose kickboxing facility that will continue to make a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of people of all ages in East Belfast. This gym will deliver a range of activities for all users regardless of financial situation, age, background or culture. Delivery Partner:

Belfast City Council Status: Design Stage

Titanic Halt Community Partner: Ballymac Friendship Centre This project will create a safe and welcoming gateway to EastSide for visitors arriving via train at Titanic Station. On completion it will improve connectivity between communities in the EastSide Urban Village area and Titanic Quarter. Delivery Partner: Department for Communities Status: On-site

Arellian Nursery School Community Partner: Arellian Nursery School A new all-weather outdoor classroom provides a bright, welcoming space that can also be used for cross cultural events. A place where people can feel safe and connected, regardless of their religious or ethnic background. Delivery Partner: Education Authority Status: Complete

Glenbryn Play Park Community Partner: Multiple Local Community Organisations Project Partner: Department for Communities This new play park delivered on derelict waste ground in the Glenbryn neighbourhood has been a great success. The facility provides safe play area for toddlers and

accessible community space for young people. Delivery Partner: Belfast City Council Status: Complete

Urban Villages Initiative | Focus Magazine Issue 9