Greenway Concept Plan

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably will themselves not be realised.  Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble logical diagram (plan) once recorded will not die”.

 - Daniel Burnham, American Architect and Planner, 1846-1912

The Greater Shankill Greenway is a ‘big plan’ that ‘aims high’ both literally and figuratively but also has deep roots in the community.

Click above to view the Concept Plan Document

In the Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Action Plan, the theme of Arterial routes and Environment has six specific actions to deliver physical & economic renewal to the Greater Shankill.

One of these actions was the requirement off a Regeneration Framework for the Greater Shankill (SRF).  This plan was delivered at the request of DSD, in November 2008, by The Paul Hogarth Company.  One of the six strategic components within the SRF was a ‘Community Greenway’.  The Greenway highlights potential for the Greater Shankill to capitalise on its natural landscape and provide a citywide connection between Belfast and its hills, whilst greatly benefiting the Greater Shankill area.

At the Community Convention in April/May 2009 the SRF was on display as one the strategies proposed by the Partnership for regeneration.  This display, more than most, attracted the attention off the Conventions attendees and participants.

A lively debate was had by the participants and the consultants of the SRF, around the various components within it. To this end the Partnership secured funding from SIB to deliver an Outline Business Case with an Economic Appraisal (OBC/EA).

This Outline Business Case has since been produced with accompanying Concept Plan and appendicies.

Download copies of the Greater Shankill Community Greenway Concept Plan & Stepping Stones documents for further information.