City centre
Cardiff city centre is the focus for major commercial, sporting, cultural and educational activities, and is growing in importance as a top tourist destination.
The city centre's wide range of land uses, historic environment and attractions mean that Cardiff is one of the leading regional centres in the United Kingdom. The standard of the city centre's shopping, office and leisure facilities reflect its growing status as a European capital city.
The city centre now receives international attention as it is the home of the Welsh Assembly Government, the successful Millennium Stadium and the many attractions in Cardiff Bay including the new impressive Wales Millennium Centre. Current redevelopment schemes such as the 'St David's 2' shopping centre and the International Sports Village will further raise the profile of the city.
With worldwide competition for financial resources, it is vital that:
- the city centre continues to attract investment
- facilities for Cardiff residents and visitors are improved
- the quality of the environment is protected and enhanced
- redevelopment schemes are managed effectively
City Centre Strategy 2007 - 2010
The latest version of the City Centre Strategy (approved Sept 07) complements and consolidates all strategic actions in the city centre, particularly in relation to:
- Public transport improvements
- Major regeneration schemes.
- Events promotion and tourism development.
- Cultural development and restoration of the city's built heritage.
- Urban design and the public realm
- Environmental management and community action.
A PDF version of the Strategy can be found in the links to the right.
Improvement projects
The council supports the provision of high quality streets and spaces in the city centre. In recent years a number of streets have been upgraded with new paving, lighting, street furniture and public art. More improvements are planned for the future.
For further information, please contact:
Regeneration
Strategic Planning & Environment
Cardiff Council
Room CY4
County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
Tel: 029 2087 3479
Email: CCS@cardiff.gov.uk
ID: 137 Revised: 21/11/2007
