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Study Tour: Folkestone Town Centre and Seafront
Join us for a study tour of Folkestone town centre to learn about the town’s regeneration, and see world-class architecture and public realm projects.
Folkestone town centre offers a great case study of culture and place-based regeneration, with a thriving Creative Quarter, art trail and landmark public realm improvements. We will also learn about the council’s innovative public engagement approaches and town centre transformation as part of the Levelling Up fund.
The event will begin at Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s office for a round of short presentations to set the scene on the town centre and harbour regeneration. We will then head out on a 2-hour guided, including stops at:
- F51 Skatepark
- Creative Quarter
- Folkestone Harbour
- Walk along boardwalk and part of art trail
- Shoreline Crescent, a new seafront residential development
- Coastal Park
Speakers and tour guides
Lorraine Smith, Regeneration Officer, Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Duarte Lobo Antunes, Founder and Director, A IS FOR
Chris Kent, Chief Operating Officer, The Sports Trust
Guy Hollaway, Principal Partner, Hollaway Studio
Alastair Upton, Chief Executive, Creative Folkestone
Ross O’Ceallaigh, Learning Programme Manager, Design South East
Kieran Toms, Design Advisor, Design South East
Key Details
- Date: Thursday 13 July 2024
- Time: 13:30 – 17:00
- Venue: Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QY
Booking Details
Kent Design members:
Unlimited places are available for Kent Design members.
For a free booking code please check with your Key Contact or email us at: kentdesign@designsoutheast.org
Non-members:
There are a limited number of places available for non-members. Places are priced at £95.00 pp + VAT.