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Character Areas

Based on an assessment of the 10kms of accessible waterfront, existing conditions and proposed interventions, Belfast’s waterfront can be divided into 9 distinct character areas. Each of the character areas presents a significant transformation project. A future connected waterfront promenade will be defined by variations in combinations of shoreline typology, building density, and programming. Three typologies emerge which can be customised within each character area: urban, maritime, and natural. Click on the character area to explore how the area can fulfil its role as part of the Belfast Waterfront Promenade and what interventions might be adopted.

Character Map
Up River Civic Centre Gateways Clarendon Dock Sailortown Abercorn Marina Harbour Park Thompson Dock Harbour Wharf

Character Areas

Sailortown
Abercorn Marina
Thompson Dock
Harbour Park
Up River
Harbour Wharf
Clarendon Dock
Gateways
Civic Centre

Contact information

Co-ordinator of the Waterfront Task Group

  • Maritime Belfast Trust
  • Titanic House
  • 6 Queen’s Road
  • Belfast
  • BT3 9DT
E: hello@maritimebelfast.com
T: +44(0) 2890 730 490

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  • Waterfront Parameters
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