New details of a £5 million regeneration scheme in Aylesbury have been unveiled by Buckinghamshire Council.
The Pavilion Quarter business and entertainment district, which directly links the High Street with the mixed-use Exchange development in the town centre, is a key element of the council’s Regenerating Bucks strategy which was adopted last year.
Pavilion Quarter, named after a cinema previously on the site will be designed to reflect the site’s history as a music and entertainment venue. The derelict building was acquired by the council so it can be regenerated.
Proposals include:
- New space for independent businesses and start-ups
- An outdoor area with potential for a dedicated space for music and other events
- A link between the Exchange and the High Street improving
- New lighting and planting
Cllr Rachael Matthews, deputy cabinet member for town centre regeneration, said: “We are delighted to be able to share early impressions of our vision for the new ‘Pavilion Quarter’ for Aylesbury. This is about breathing new life into this part of the town centre.
“This is not a final scheme, but outlines the kind of use, look and feel that we want for the new quarter – a space for everyone to enjoy that enhances and adds to the overall town centre experience.
“This is about bringing a redundant space back into use which opens up our town centre and provides new opportunities for businesses. To ensure the town continues to grow, we must adapt to post covid high streets that are more agile and that attract people into a lively town centre experience with a variety of offerings.
“We have a planned programme of engagement as we develop these plans and work towards finalising a proposal that works for the town and its communities. We also want to celebrate the history of this part of Aylesbury within the new Pavilion Quarter.
“We want Aylesbury town centre to be a vibrant and bustling location, where people want to live, work and socialise as well as feeling proud to call Aylesbury their home town.”
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