Belfast embraces design as ship-building dwindles

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A shipping theme will be encouraged by developers overseeing the regeneration of shipping industry industrial sites in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The town was once the home of many ship builders, and even the Titanic was built there. A collapse of the industry has motivated existing firms to look to business park developments, retail centres and leisure facilities as a way of regenerating the harbour and port areas. The Waterfront Hall music venue will be the focal point of the new development.

Economic aspects, Cities and towns, Northern Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Waterfront development, Civic improvements (Municipalities)

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Architects slam Prescott's 'simplistic' greenfield tax

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Aims by the UK government to increase the number of new homes built on brownfield sites to 60% has resulted in a 500 million pounds sterling taxation of greenfield sites by the Secretary for State John Prescott. Architects believe a more positive way to encourage the use of brownfield sites would be to rant subsidies rather than imposing charges for those using greenfield site.

United Kingdom, Planning, Taxation, Real estate development, Tax policy, Land use

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Passionate times

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Architect Daniel Libeskind has the reputation of being an intellectual, but he believes architecture is not just a matter of intellect but should be enjoyed via all the senses. Libeskind is known particularly for his museums.

Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Architects, Libeskind, Daniel

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