Brighton and Hove’s place as one of the most iconic cities in Britain has been long-established thanks to its wide array of historical locations and attractions. Every now and then, however, those sights and landmarks need some updating, and the recent City Regeneration projects have been doing just that. Here are a few that are set to make the biggest impact for the future
Valley Gardens
First visual impressions are critical in so many places in Brighton and beyond. It’s a common truth all the way from the architecture of the Palace Pier to the games featured in our casinos both physical and online. In the latter case, entire sections of games depend on interesting designs, such as the Megaways series of games that draw in players with big, bombastic visuals and animations.
The Valley Gardens regeneration aims to tackle those first impressions for the heart of Brighton. By overhauling the road and park layout, the goal is to create a walkable, attractive core to the city that is great for both locals and tourists. With part of the works are already in place, the difference in the feel of the area is already noticeable and connecting to the pier is the next step.
Brighton Hippodrome
It’s only natural as time passes that some things get left by the wayside, even if those things really don’t deserve to be forgotten. Case in point is the stunning but sadly neglected Brighton Hippodrome, the beautiful architectural landmark at the heart of the city with interior features designed by the renowned Frank Matcham.
Closed since 2007, there has been a long and painstaking process towards getting it renovated in a way appropriate to the long and storied history. Now, the Hippodrome may have finally received a lifeline as renovation plans have finally been approved, with live performances and a restaurant set to appear in the relatively near future. It means that a piece of Brighton’s history is set to return in full force!
Black Rock
Speaking of bringing places back to life, the area between Black Rock and the Brighton Marina had, by all opinions, become something of an urban wasteland. Part of the city’s trademark seafront, it had unfortunately been left in disrepair for a long time, but the council’s plans for it were some of the most extensive of all.
By the time the project is finished, it will have seen the famous Temple and Reading Room buildings get fully restored, family and park areas installed, the Duke’s Mound Gardens given a facelift and brand new promenades and boardwalks put in place. At the end of it, the region will join Brighton’s other seafronts in being an attractive and pleasant place to visit rather than a forgotten part jutting off of the Brighton Marina.
With many of these works and others already well underway if not nearing completion, many of us will have already seen major transformations take place. If predictions are anything to go by, we’re still set to see many more parts of Brighton restored to their former glory!
