http://www.thecitysquareproject.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:43:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A majority of Aberdeen city councillors voted to move the proposals for the city centre gardens to the next stage. The full release can be read here. http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/city-centre-gardens-project-moves-forward-to-next-stage/ Aberdeen City Council has accepted in principle a vision to transform Union Terrace Gardens. Read the full release here http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/aberdeen-city-council-accept-vision-in-principle/ The results of the public consultation about the proposed City Square Project were released today (Tuesday 13 April 2010). The project, spearheaded by Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF), proposes the redevelopment of Union Terrace Gardens and the Denburn Valley in Aberdeen city centre. The scheme was the focus of ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/city-square-project-consultation-findings-announced/ The eight week public consultation to find out what people think about plans to transform Union Terrace Gardens and the Denburn Valley has now closed.   It is estimated that over 10,000 people provided feedback through the consultation process. Over the next few weeks the feedback received by post, the website, email, ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/consultation-report-date-announced/ A group of young graduates of the Robert Gordon University will today wade into the debate on Union Terrace Gardens. Three Master of Architecture graduates are releasing a range of designs illustrating the wide possibilities for the the City Square Project. Leading the group is 25 year old architectural assistant, Graham Edgar. ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/young-architects-show-designs-for-city-square-project/ Demonstrating the depth and accessibility of the City Square Project consultation process it has been revealed that more than 7,500 people have shown an interest or registered their opinion about the proposals. Participation in the City Square Consultation looks set to be one of the highest in Scotland.  Already, and with ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/participation-in-city-square-consultation-set-to-beat-other-major-scottish-projects/ Commenting on the use of an image of Annie Lennox in the initial consultation leaflet, a spokesperson for the City Square Project said: "As part of the City Square vision we see a space that could be used for a host of public events, including an area that would attract world ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/city-square-project-comment-re-annie-lennox-image/ As a major consultation into proposals to create a new civic space in the heart of Aberdeen reaches its half way stage organisers are extremely encouraged by the high level of involvement from the people of Aberdeen city and shire. In the space of just four weeks more than ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/participation-high-as-consultation-reaches-mid-point/ Sir Ian Wood is a prominent backer of the City Square Project and has put forward £50 million of his own money to fund the development.  View our short video to find out why he thinks the Square is vital for the future of Aberdeen's economy.  Sir Ian also answers ... http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/interview-with-sir-ian-wood/ The City Square Project has produced a handy leaflet outlining some of the key facts and the reasons behind the proposed new civic space for Aberdeen.  Download the PDF here. http://www.thecitysquareproject.com/media-centre/leaflet-available/