Urban regeneration specialists appointed to make Fort plan a reality

The Highland Council has appointed Threesixty Architecture to assist the the Fort William Town Centre Masterplan project.

 

The Glasgow-based architectural firm has previously worked on projects such as the Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh, Princes Square in Glasgow, and the Victorian Market in Inverness.

 

It will now join the collaboration between the Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and Lochaber Chamber of Commerce to regenerate Fort William's town centre.

 

Economy and Infrastructure Committee chairman Councillor Ken Gowans welcomed the appointment.

 

“We are delighted to be progressing the Fort William masterplan a step further by appointing urban regeneration specialists Threesixty Architecture to the project to assist in developing the transformative change to Fort William town centre," he said.

 

“Threesixty Architecture’s national guidance for urban centre regeneration: ‘A Vision for High Street Regeneration’, developed in partnership with the Scottish Government and Scotland’s Towns Partnership, sets out a step by step methodology and an agenda for a whole town centre vision and development framework.

 

"This meticulous eighteen step process will aim to rebalance, repopulate and reposition Fort William High Street."

 

Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan Kate Willis said: “I look forward to seeing the vision develop and to working with Lochaber residents and businesses, who as the guardians of the town centre will play an important role in the development and implementation of the masterplan.

 

"Several engagement events are planned for later this year, which will help create a shared sense of purpose, optimism, and an aligned goal as we work together to revitalise the wider town centre, including the waterfront, travel centre, and Nevis Centre areas.”