This project has been completed.
Grangetown is an inner city neighbourhood, strategically located on the edge of the City Centre and the Cardiff Enterprise Zone. It has a strong established community, but suffers from a range of economic, social and environmental challenges.
This regeneration programme which was jointly funded by the City of Cardiff Council and the Vibrant and Viable Places fund for Tackling Poverty comprises of an integrated package of capital investment projects focused on the Grangetown District Centre, with the aim of revitalising the social and economic heart of the community.
Commercial Business Improvements
This scheme provided support for local businesses to make them more attractive and accessible to customers. It aimed to strengthen business activity and enhance the physical appearance of the district shopping centre by improving the exterior of the commercial businesses.
Investment in commercial premises will help retain and create local employment as well as protecting and sustaining local shops and services which low income and vulnerable families are dependent on.
Shopfront replacements were carried out in the area including properties on Clare Road, Penarth Road and Paget Street.
Environmental Improvements
This project aimed to transform the District Centre environment and restore it as a place which forms the heart of the community. The aim is to make it pedestrian-friendly, with enhanced pavements, public spaces, landscaping, safe crossing points and improved signage, which will encourage increased footfall and support for local businesses.
It will particularly benefit low income, non-car owning families in facilitating their access to local shops, schools, doctor’s surgeries, services and community amenities.
