New York Developer Weighs in on Mackie's Consultation

“The consultation has been extremely successful and the response overwhelmingly positive. In just over four weeks more than 300 locals - residents, officials and elected representatives - have attended in person at public events. 

 “Having Martin Dunn in Belfast to present case studies on how he has successfully navigated similar obstacles to those we face to deliver new communities with homes, jobs and services in New York, has added weight to the public consultation. 

 "We have thousands of people working locally to solve the housing crisis, yet we are turning out such small numbers of homes every year. Belfast City Council estimates a need for homes for 66,000 new residents in the city of the future. Where will they live? 

 “The winning design will form a masterplan for Mackie's which will be submitted to those in office for approval. With 11 world class designs to choose from, we have options for the site now like never before and we would encourage everyone to get involved in the conversation to help shape this exciting project.”

 Seán Mac Bradaigh (Assistant Director – Programmes, Participation and the Practice of Rights)

 The public is being urged to join the conversation and view and comment on the designs at: https://www.takebackthecity.ie/competition

Martin Dunn, CEO of Dunn Development Corp, presents an overview of the developments