The Vision
The Chester Renaissance Vision
Over the next 10 years Chester will work in partnership with key private sector investors as well as public sector funding bodies to bring about a regeneration of the city not previously seen.
Through the Chester Renaissance programme of major developments the city will be re-energised and re-shaped.
The Chester Renaissance will protect Chester's past and shape a bright future by creating new pride for the city. This will be achieved by improving performance for business, attracting investment while celebrating the city's heritage.
Key projects
At the heart of the Renaissance is the multi million pound Northgate Development which will create a vibrant new quarter with a refurbished town hall at its centre. Shops, restaurants, homes and offices will be created alongside a flagship House of Fraser department store. A new market, library, arts centre and bus station, will ensure it retains its key community focus.
The £50 million Castle Gateway development will see luxury apartments and office space developed on the site of the old Police HQ. The prestigious ABode at Chester hotel will offer first-class luxury accommodation and fine dining with stunning views over the Welsh hills.
The Chester Railway Station along with other Heritage sites such as The Cathedral and Chester City Walls will benefit from funds from the regeneration project in order to restore these historically important buildings, enhance their visitor experience and improve their access and attraction.
Natural Vision is a multi million pound project to transform Chester Zoo into the largest conservation, animal and leisure attraction of its kind in Europe. The project will boast an over night hotel, domed ecosystem and positive economic impact by 2018.
Chester City Management aim to increase the visitors in the City Centre by liaising with shop owners and managing and delivering promotional activities in order to rediscover pride within the stakeholders and residents of Chester. They are upholding excellence in their operations to support the development of a vibrant city economy.