The membership of the steering group will change as one of its roles will be to continually ask itself “Who else needs to be part of the discussion around this table?” It aims to attract both tourists and locals while helping to regenerate the city and surrounding areas. An integrated design team has now been appointed for the project following a 12-month competition led by Belfast City Council and supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba). Footnote 6] http://artscouncil-ni.org/research-and-development/research-publications(link opens in new window)

in autumn 2023 when a further equality screening will be carried out in advance of a public consultation on the concept design This is hugely exciting news for the city and I think today’s announcement marks a significant moment in our progress as a city, and the journey we have been on for the last number of years to tell the story of Belfast on a global stage,” said Councillor Nicholl. It is underpinned by values including “A focus on outcomes for people”, “Equality and good relations” and “Inclusiveness, care and compassion”. It recognises the need to “deliver services differently, in a more integrated way that is focused on the needs of people and helps them participate fully in the life of the city.” Corporate Plan Lord notes that “this is not an issue specific to Belfast or Northern Ireland, but rather a common issue across all cultural organisations around the globe. We also note that the organisations we have spoken to are well aware of these and are actively seeking to rebalance things.” Nevertheless, it continues that “The voices of stories that are collected [as part of Belfast Stories] should encompass inclusivity and equality in all audience groups”. Other relevant research Equality screeningWe will start to test ways to gather stories based on what you have told us during the public consultation. Places of rendezvous: how specific places of Belfast were / are being used as opportunities for encounters and connections

Putting You First: Transforming Customer Experiences also notes increasing challenges serving all customers due to language barriers and cultural differences. 6. Assessment of impacts We cannot make this happen without engaging the organisations that work in the city and the people who call it home. It identifies a major cultural attraction that will be shaped by the stories of local people, attract visitors and connect to the city’s wider cultural offering as a strategic project. Make yourself at home Belfast City Council must make sure that their policies, services and decision-making processes are fair and do not present barriers to participation or disadvantage any groups of people who are protected by law. [footnote 1]

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There are three main experiences within or parts to the visitor attraction: stories, screen and social. Stories A City Belonging (active participation): Priorities under this theme will support citizens to be active agents of change and co-creators of cultural activity.

A transformative multi-million-pound tourism attraction in the heart of Belfast city centre has been announced today, following the signing of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) earlier this week.

The transformation of a historic Belfast bank to become a new visitor attraction has reached a “significant milestone”. Belfast City Council has developed a Framework for gathering stories in consultation with Lord Cultural Resources and over 50 stakeholders from Belfast. The report is now open for public consultation over a 14-week period between 10August and 14 November. It accompanies the public consultation on the outline Belfast Stories concept, story collection principles and themes and draft engagement plan, which details how Belfast City Council plans to continue to involve people and groups in the development of Belfast Stories. Next steps I am Belfast” is the voice of a person at the core of the framework. The draft principles and themes for gathering stories