Consultation
Focus
The 2011 Public exhibition of the proposals for the Folkestone Harbour Seafront. describes the work we have done following on from the results of our last consultation in challenging market conditions.
Last year, we consulted with you about a new more sensitive approach to the design of the seafront. Approximately 3000 of you attended the exhibition and 72% of you supported this new approach and endorsed the three major design principles to revitalise the harbour as a lively vibrant quayside, reconnect the seafront with the town centre and reinforce the varied landscape character.
We also asked you for suggestions for new uses on the seafront which could be incorporated into the master plan. Many of your suggestions have already been built or started such the new fountain, artwork around the town, the second Triennial, and power boat events. In particular, there are now two new major sporting facilities proposed: a Beach Sports Centre and a Sea Sports Centre. The master plan proposed in this exhibition incorporates many of your other suggestions and more. New squares, gardens, quayside and beach are just part of the rich tapestry of places and differing uses proposed.