First look at 'attractive' Ayr town centre plans as 19 streets set to be 'redesigned' with cycle and walking lanes
dailyrecord.co.ukProposals have been launched which will see the streets of Ayr town centre completely redesigned. The future of the South Ayrshire town has been mapped out with the public getting their first look at how things will shape up.
The ground breaking Accessible Ayr project will see 19 streets completely transformed, with added cycle lanes along with space for walking and wheeling.Streets include the town’s key locations, the High Street, Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Burns Statue Square as well as Station Road and River Street out with the main thoroughfare.Business and residents on the earmarked streets were initially asked for their views and raised key concerns from empty shops, a lack of independent retailers and uneven pavements, accessibility, public transport issues, and a general lack of investment in the town centre.The public are now set to have their say on the revamp which is set to make Ayr a “vibrant more attractive place for people to visit and enjoy.”The views of residents and local businesses have been sought after plans were developed by South Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Sustrans.Public drop-in events are being held at town centre locations next week including the Grain Exchange on High Street and Ayr Central.
Plans will also be available to view online.Fiona Robertson of streets-UK who will be leading the consultations said: “This is an opportunity for the community to shape the plans for a town centre environment that they want and it’s also important for the designers to understand the change that is needed in order to take the proposals to the next level.”Councillor Bob Pollock, economic development portfolio holder for South Ayrshire Council has urged residents to have their say on
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