Public Realm Schemes 

£22M: Funded by the Department for Communities and Ards and North Down Borough Council

 Since 2013, Bangor, Comber, Donaghadee, Holywood and Newtownards have collectively received an investment of over £22M via public realm improvement schemes.  

These schemes introduced stone pavements, architecturally sculptured planting, bespoke lighting, LED street lighting, feature lighting, public art and more, creating distinct, bespoke, high-quality city/town centres.  

  The Public Realm Schemes have assisted to: 

• preserve and maintain the attractiveness our towns and city  
• promote public health and safety of our urban centres 
• ensure continued civic pride and townscape enhancement 
• contribute to the long-term economic sustainability of our urban centres.