WE shared the news that work is set to begin on the multi-million-pound Market Square and Greenmarket Regeneration Project in Carlisle.
The aim of the project, boosted by central government investment, will be to transform the city centre's 6,000-square-metre space into an attractive destination for both locals and visitors, including a revamped area to serve as a unique 'multifunctional events space'.
Here's what readers thought.
Vicky O'Neill said: "All good the town centre looking nice, but there are no shops to browse. Having a nice looking town centre isn't going to attract people to come if there are no shops to go in."
Frances Rowley said: "I don't bother with Carlisle anymore, shops are pathetic and the disabled parking is non-existent."
Liz Nicholls replied: "Totally agree I don't go to town either unless absolutely forced for that exact reason."
Moreno Giovannini said: "If it looks anything like the images then it’ll be really nice."
One web user said: "A timely update as the area's barely been touched since the 1980s. Should add a bit more character to the centre, another welcome addition."
Another commented: "Much needed for this city, fresh pavements, new benches, trees, lights. We just need to have a major attraction in Debenhams. I'm looking forward to that, they are building a stage style for the seating for live music."
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