Durham City Vision

Durham City Vision was a partnership tasked with delivery of the physical regeneration of Durham City Centre, with a core focus placed upon the establishment of Durham as an economic as well as a cultural hub from 2007 to 2012.Its objectives were to deliver on-the-ground projects that reflect the long-term vision and strategy set for the city centre by Durham County Council, in partnership with Regional Development Agency One North East. This partnership was focussed upon maximising the value, and reinforcing the importance of the city centre within the county and wider region. Durham City Vision sought to achieve this aim by embarking upon a series of projects that:

• Capitalise on existing assets;
• Confront eyesores;
• Target investment into public spaces;
• Make the most of the green environment; and
• Enhance the city centre experience.

Durham City Vision was a partnership between Durham County Council, the North East Chamber of Commerce, Durham University, Durham Cathedral, One North East and the Homes and Communities Agency. Other organisations which lent support and gave advice included Visit County Durham, the County Durham Economic Partnership and English Heritage.

The partnership worked to deliver a suite of priority projects identified in the Masterplan for the City Centre published in May 2007 and prioritised by the partnership in February 2008.The funding context has changed through the closure of ONE North East and the County Council has strengthened its regeneration team. The work of Durham City vision is now being continued and expanded by the County Council.  The valuable partnership that supported Durham City Vision is to be continued as group within the County Durham Economic Partnership.  The assets held by ONE North East as part of its work with Durham City Vision have been transferred to the Homes and Communities Agency

Projects are now handled by Regeneration and Economic Development Service officers and enquiries should be directed to:

Durham County Council

Regeneration and Economic Development Directorate.

Regeneration and Development Team

Durham County Council

County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ 

Or e-mail: support@durhamcityvision.com