Havant Borough Council has appointed consultants Feria Urbanism to produce a master plan to guide to attract investors interested in helping to regenerate the town centre.
The aim is to provide a vision identifying key areas of growth, future development and improving the local economy within a natural environment.
Feria Urbanism will actively engage with those who live, work, do business and visit the area, to capitalise on the town centre’s unique character whilst identifying opportunities for future growth.
Taking into consideration the evolving new ways of working, shopping habits, and leisure time, the plan will also reflect active travel habits, public transport, and access to the town centre from across the borough. It is hoped that the master plan will also establish the most important strengths of the area.
The consultants say that development of opportunities is not an overnight job and will take a significant investment in time, expertise, patience and money. Master planning is seen as the important first step in seeking regeneration.