Urban design experts hired to help create new vision for city

Hull City Council has appointed urban design practice, Planit, to lead the development of a future vision for the city.

The creation of a new vision for the city centre will be a key milestone in the delivery of Hull’s Community Plan 2024-34 and its ambition to build Hull’s role as a regional hub for enterprise, investment and growth.

Over the next six months, Planit and its wider team of regeneration experts, will engage with Hull businesses, residents and stakeholders to develop a plan designed to stimulate the economy, respond to climate change and develop sustainable neighbourhoods.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration at the council, said: “We want residents of our city to have a say in its future, a city they can feel proud of and a place where people want to live and visit.

“Alongside ensuring our communities thrive, our city centre must thrive alongside it. We have set out to create a new long-term vision for the heart of our city that makes the most of its assets.

“The new vision will build on existing plans to use the city’s strengths to create a thriving economy with job opportunities for everyone and a healthy place to live with access to affordable housing, green spaces and great opportunities to experience our culture and heritage.”

The master planning work has been funded by a £19.3m Government programme which aims to unlock key sites and help continue with the regeneration of the city centre.

Director of urban design at Planit, Andy Roberts, added: “It’s such an exciting time for this legendary maritime city which has great historical significance, not only for the UK, but the rest of the world.

“Committed to a regenerative future, we are passionate about preservation and building cities that can adapt. We’re delighted to play a central role in Hull’s development.”