Ardrossan town regeneration plan

The vision for Ardrossan: to be an attractive place to live, work and relax by the sea

A theme that ran right through the consultation process in Ardrossan was that the town must become recognised as a place in its own right, not just as a gateway to Arran. Because of this the town plan seeks to create a place where people want to spend time, with the vibrant waterfront and successful marina development playing an important part.

Key issues for Ardrossan:

• The development of water related business and activities
• The provision of attractive and quality residential areas
• The consolidation of a vibrant local centre

• Better access and connections with the sea

A number of early intervention projects are now complete and contributing to the revitalisation of the town centre and attracting inward investment to Ardrossan:

54 - 56 Princes Street
93 Princes Street
Pump House
Lyric Theatre

Plans are now underway to expand Ardrossan's marina, which is currently fully occupied. The new plans at Ardrossan North Shore will create more berths in this popular and succesful marina and include a mixed-use development of offices, hotel, shops and residential. Already Ardrossan Quayside is moving ahead as a developer is sought for this prominent hotel and office development.

In the town centre, a number of important properties in key locations are being brought back into use. 78 Princes Street, the former Jack Miller's Hotel, has been redeveloped and the space is now open as an artists' studio and art gallery, creating an important creative hub in the town centre. The Harbour Bar has been demolished and the site landscaped, with options being considered for this prominent site. 

All these developments are contributing to business opportunities in the Irvine Bay area.

Key development areas

Three key development areas have been identified in Ardrossan as the particular areas of the town where we need to focus attention, to maximise the impact of the regeneration process:

• Heart of the town
• Sense of arrival
• Promenade

We believe that concentrating resources and investment in these key development areas will provide the best opportunity to create more activity and a vibrant town centre.

News

Metal sculpture presents sharp new look 30 September 2011
Ardrossan Marina plans interest residents 14 Jan 2011
Phoenix Art rises in Landmark Building 18 November 2010