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Future Search Report

Story added 25 February 2009

The Future Search experience proved to be an excellent opportunity for a wide range of people to come together and set clear priorities for the regeneration and transformation of our City. There was very substantial common ground with strong emphasis on equality, community engagement and partnership. The energy, positivity and optimism for the future of our city was very palpable and there for all to see.

The event, for the first time, brought together those that are in authority, resources, expertise, information and need in the same room and on a level playing field to work together to agree a single shared and agreed vision, a set of clear regeneration objectives and priorities for the city, and the confirmation of an organisational structure and delivery framework for regeneration.

With the backing of the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and DSD Minister Margaret Ritchie who attended the conference and addressed delegates, encouraging their direct involvement in the regeneration of the city and region and praising the forward thinking work of Sir Roy McNulty and of the Civic Regeneration Forum.

The following quote is taken from the report-back by one of the groups during the event. This very succinctly gives us all an insight into how passionately we all feel towards our city and how we can work together to create a city we are all proud to call home and shape a better way of life for all.

"I am a story....I am 15, I am 75.
I am Ordinary, I am Extra-ordinary.
I am part of the ebb and flow in a developing community.
I have borne witness to births, deaths, marriages, divorce, poverty, injustice, violence, imprisonment.
I am resilient. I am stronger!

I have lived many lives....I've been to wee school, big school and university of life.
I have loved and I have lost.
I have been on TV many times, from CNN to Top of the Pops to TV France.
My story has global significance, and is told with Passion.
My City is my past, and my future.
It has shaped me - the politics, culture and religion.... I am far from finished

I am the architect of OUR future"

You can download the full Future Search Conference report below, which is an unedited transcript of the ideas, views and desired outcomes of the participating delegates. Over the next week a summary report of the outcomes and actions resulting from the event will also be available to download.

During Future Search priority areas and actions were identified and the Civic Regeneration Forum / Strategy Board are currently establishing sectoral working groups to further develop these key priorities and the regeneration plan. Further updates and downloads will be posted to the website throughout the development of the regeneration plan and your on going contribution to the development of a shared vision and plan for the city is critical.

Future Search conference report and delegates list
Click on the links below to download the pdfs.

Future Search Final Report
Future Search Delegate List

Comments (1)

Future Search....

What is happening???

After a weekends talking and then asking for help all seems to have stopped.

Are we finished with future search?

Anyone any idea??


Eamonn Gee 15 April 2009

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