Darlington Dynamo Wiki



Welcome to the Darlington Dynamo Wiki
This is a project to look at how Darlington can be improved, in particular the Town Centre.

'''Why "Dynamo"? '''Energy, momentum, regeneration, positivity.

As this project is just starting please see Car Parking for an idea of where we're aiming to get to.

Forums
The forums are where discussions take place and there is a forum for each broad theme:-
 * Access (Car Parking, Deliveries, Public Transport and Transport Strategy)
 * Enjoyment (Toilets, Pedestrianisation, Pedestrian Flow and Safety)
 * Wow! Factor (Attractions, Activities and Events)
 * Strategy (Town Centre & Fringe Plan and Distict Darlington)

It is likely that there will eventually be some cross-over between themes. If you notice this happening please post in the second theme's forum to let them know that their input may be required.

Wiki
There is a page dedicated to each main issue and issues have been grouped into the same themes as the forum themes. You are able to edit the pages to add or correct information that is relevant to solving the problem, but any discussions should be carried out on the forum.

On each page there are 4 sections:-

Personal Views/Issues

These are quotes to highlight the effect the problem has on you or people you know with maybe a suggestion for a resolution.

Research

This section is to post facts and figures about the issue

Resolution

This is what we agree to do about the issue or what we want an external group to do. Discussions take place in the forums.

Costing

This section will be used to give a rough costing once we've decided on a course of action. This will be especially important if we are to get anything passed by Darlington Borough Council.

Issues
These main issues came from the Darlington Town Centre Debate facebook group:-
 * The “WOW” Factor. “How can we encourage more visitors to Darlington?” (Town Centre Attractions, Hospitality, Heritage, Environment, Music, Museums, Art, Dining, Culture, Green Spaces, Cinema Complex etc.)
 * Town Centre Car Parking. Including Strategy, pricing, loading, enforcement.
 * Bus access, routes and Bus Stop locations.
 * Town Pedestrianisation. Impact to businesses and options.
 * Working with Darlington BID. Strategy and Leadership.
 * Town-centre & Fringe developments – Understanding “The TCF Masterplan”.
 * Public Safety & anti-social behaviour.
 * Public Conveniences. Adequacy, locations & signage





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