Bangor Marine Brochure

VISION & BENEFITS Bangor Waterfront Vision Identity Framework Bangor: we can-not be satisfied with wanting to be considered as being one of the best of the best. We must strive to be the only ones at what we do because this is what will give us differentiation and make us both appealing and competitive in being a great place to live, work, visit, study and invest. The Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment locally known as ‘Ring of Pearls’ will seamlessly connect the waterfront to the rest of the City and in so doing provide a unique wide-range of opportunities for residents, visitors and businesses. Inspired by a wonderful environment of public spaces, creative events and activities with attractions that speak of local stories to a global audience. Travelling from Skippingstone in the west to Ballyholme in the east will become a real and unique voyage of discovery through interconnected developments and experiences built into a landscape of high quality public realm. This will engage and inspire people as they enjoy the 2 mile journey along the city’s striking coastline.

The programme will achieve significant outcomes for the city and the wider Borough, including an additional 489 jobs, increasing visitor numbers by 100,000 each year and increasing GVA by £110m, as well as providing environmental and health and wellbeing benefits. Other benefits will include: New commercial opportunities • Extension of the tourism season with more attractions suitable for wet/winter conditions • Sustainable development that will improve the environment and promote wellbeing for residents • Improved image and perceptions of Bangor • Opportunities for the wider Borough. Bangor is our largest town. The more visitors that chose to visit it, the more opportunities we have to invite and encourage them to explore further – along our coastline in particular.