Donegal CoCo is seeking to procure a Conservation Architect Led Full IDT, PSDP and Masterplanning Consultancy Services for the preparation of a Heritage-Led Regen Strategy and Action Plan for Raphoe

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Provision of Conservation Architect Led Full Integrated Design Team, PSDP and Masterplanning consultancy services to prepare a Heritage-Led Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan (“RS and AP”) for Raphoe. The Heritage-Led RS and AP is to be prepared in line with the new National Policy ‘Town Centre First – A Policy Approach for Irish Towns’ (“TCFAPA”). It is to be regeneration and renewal focused with an emphasis on heritage and conservation and a view to strengthening the role, image, vibrancy, vitality and resilience of Raphoe town centre. It will put place-making at the centre of the value proposition for the town as a means of enabling and attracting investment and regeneration. It will consider key thematic areas including natural and built heritage, dereliction and vacancy, housing, regeneration and opportunity sites, tourism, festivals and events, commercial/economic development opportunities, community provision, walking, sport and recreation, public realm, the physical environment, biodiversity, climate change and sustainability, parking, access and infrastructure. The Heritage-Led RS and AP will provide for the convergence of community vision, business interests, local knowledge and key Sectoral Stakeholder and Local Authority multi-disciplinary expertise in co-designing a roadmap for the regeneration and future development of Raphoe together with the more detailed design of action in respect of key sites. This project is funded through the Historic Towns Initiative implemented by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council which aims to promote the heritage-led regeneration of Ireland’s historic towns.