The town of Barnsley emerged from the convergence of a series of historic trading routes as early as the 11th 世纪. 最近, the town has faced a number of challenges – from the demise of its mining industry to recent failed regeneration projects – but the market, 1249年获得皇家特许状, 一直保持. IBI Group is leading the project to transform Barnsley Town Centre into a thriving, dynamic, 21st 世纪集镇.
与当地人民密切合作, 市场贸易商和巴恩斯利委员会, the IBI design team has advocated and secured the market’s position at the heart of the project – a unique selling point that will distinguish the town from its neighbours. 该计划, 以总体规划为指导, includes a new public open space (the Market Square), a significant extension and refurbishment of the market, 新建的公共图书馆, 大都会中心的翻新, 电影院, 购物商场, feature footbridge and high quality parking.
The regeneration of Barnsley will make a significant difference to the local people and open up the opportunity for further investment in the once coal-dependent town.