introduction of a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge. Culture, Clacton Town Centre Vision, This document sets out an overarching vision Overall vision: To create a revitalised and thriving Heritage, Intend, 2009 for future change in Clacton Town Centre. The town centre is safe and attractive and a place Material visions key themes are for a more attractive where people want to shop, work, live, visit and Assets seaside destination where visitors stay longer invest. and spend more, a green and sustainable town Objectives: and a town that respects its heritage whilst Revitalised Town Centre; Create a place for looking to the future. the people of Clacton with new retail opportunities, community, entertainment and civic uses and a vibrant public realm. Seafront Quarter and Sustainable Pier; Capitalise on Clacton’s greatest asset the – seafront by creating a seafront quarter. – Clacton Pier as the Sustainable Pier with views to the new wind farms. Establish legible routes between the town centre and the seafront. Young People; Ensure that young people have the opportunity to be more engaged socially and economically within Clacton Town Centre, allowing them to develop into active citizens who are proud to live in Clacton. Intergenerational Relationships; Create positive relationships between the town’s older population and the growing younger cohort to create an atmosphere of trust, respect and community cohesion. Business and Economic Activity; Increase the economic activity in the town centre by supporting business growth and employment locally. This includes making Clacton a more
introduction of a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge. Culture, Heritage, Material Assets Clacton Town Centre Vision, Intend, 2009 This document sets out an overarching vision for future change in Clacton Town Centre. The visions key themes are for a more attractive seaside destination where visitors stay longer and spend more, a green and sustainable town and a town that respects its heritage whilst looking to the future. Overall vision: To create a revitalised and thriving town centre is safe and attractive and a place where people want to shop, work, live, visit and invest. Objectives: Revitalised Town Centre; Create a place for the people of Clacton with new retail opportunities, community, entertainment and civic uses and a vibrant public realm. Seafront Quarter and Sustainable Pier; Capitalise on Clacton’s greatest asset – the seafront – by creating a seafront quarter. Clacton Pier as the Sustainable Pier with views to the new wind farms. Establish legible routes between the town centre and the seafront. Young People; Ensure that young people have the opportunity to be more engaged socially and economically within Clacton Town Centre, allowing them to develop into active citizens who are proud to live in Clacton. Intergenerational Relationships; Create positive relationships between the town’s older population and the growing younger cohort to create an atmosphere of trust, respect and community cohesion. Business and Economic Activity; Increase the economic activity in the town centre by supporting business growth and employment locally. This includes making Clacton a more
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