Regeneration of Downpatrick

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Downpatrick Regeneration: Vision for the Future

At Down Business Centre, we believe that local prosperity starts with strong foundations — not just in business, but in place, people and pride. Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group, is a partnership of local stakeholders committed to enhancing the town for the future, and Down Business Centre has a seat at the table.

The DRWG has brought together local council, department of community and infrastructure, elected council representatives and local business representatives to create a vision for a revitalised Downpatrick through a Living High Street Framework— one that incorporates our existing assets while embracing the future. The regeneration of Downpatrick town is about more than physical transformation; it’s about creating the conditions and environments for people to love where they live, stay rooted in their community, and invest in its future.

Down Business Centre have been involved in the working group and we are delighted to see some of the projects beginning to take shape and be implemented.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the town of Downpatrick and there has been a lot of thought, work and effort put into shaping these plans. The investment from the council and departments is very much welcomed and this is a time for  Downpatrick to really showcase what the town has to offer and build on this going forward. It will take time but the people around the table are committed and dedicated to a brighter and better future and we need our local residents and business owners to get behind the Group and support the plans.

For us at Down Business Centre, regeneration and economic growth go hand in hand. A vibrant, attractive Downpatrick will inspire confidence — in residents, in entrepreneurs and business owners, and in potential future investors. When people feel proud of their town, they are more likely to open businesses, maintain and grow existing ones, and provide local employment opportunities that drive long-term prosperity.

Down Business Centre is committed to playing an active role in supporting regeneration plans that stimulate enterprise, attract footfall, and foster a thriving local business community. Change wont happen overnight. But together,  Downpatrick can become a beacon of local regeneration.