Welcome to Ilex
Ilex urc was established to promote the physical, economic and social regeneration of Derry~Londonderry and has specific responsibility to manage and re-develop two former military bases of Ebrington (26 acres) and Fort George (14 acres). Mixed-use development is envisaged for both sites and revitalisation of the riverfront is a key objective. Derry~Londonderry has a population of over 107,000 and a hinterland of 350,000.
Regeneration Conference, May 21st 2009
Ilex is holding a one day conference in the City Hotel Derry ~ Londonderry entitled 'Regenerating and transforming our City - learning from International best practice. Click below for conference programme.
Presentations for the five speakers can be downloaded from the links below -
Sir Roy McNulty (Ilex) - Regeneration of Derry ~ Londonderry. Challenges we face
Debra Mountford (OECD) - The OECD and LEED Programme
Greg Clarke (OECD) - Successful Regeneration Strategies
Andrew Boraine (Cape Town Partnership) - Regenerating and Transforming our cities - lessons from South African experience
David Higgins (Olympic Delivery Authority) -What makes successful regeneration programmes?
Valerie Watts (Derry City Council) - This is our moment
The Peace Bridge
Peace Bridge Image on display in Foyleside and Lisnagelvin Shopping Centres
These images will be on display over the next few days. Please click the link below to read the full press release
Peace Bridge Image Display - Press Release
Peace Bridge launched. Read full press release below.
Image 1 - The Peace Bridge. View of Ebrington
Image 2 - The Peace Bridge. Structural Handshake
Image 3 - Hands across the divide sculpture
Image 4 - The Peace Bridge. View of City
Image 5 - The Peace Bridge. Side view towards Ebrington
Image 6 - The Peace Bridge. Aerial View
Image 7 - The Peace Bridge. Towards Ebrington
Image 8 - The Peace Bridge by night
Image 9 - Pedestrains & cyclist on Peace Bridge
Discover Derry
Derry, also known as Londonderry, is the only
remaining walled city in the British Isles and its perfectly
preserved walls are one of the finest examples of their kind in
Europe. There are over 1,450 years of history locked into
its 17th century walls, but today's city does not live in
the past.
Derry has it all, from history and culture to activities and adventure, from excellent events to rest and relaxation. There really is something for everyone. Discover Derry - where the walls really come to life!
Please click here to visit the Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau website.
YOUR CITY YOUR SAY!
The Civic Regernation Forum has launched a
unique interactive website to directly engage with as many
people as possible in the regeneration of the city. Your City
Your Say gives you the chance to have Your Say and share with
us your vision for the city and the wider Derry~Londonderry
region. The website enables you to share with civic
leaders and decsion makers what is important to you and what
you think the city and region needs to transform itself into a
modern, vibrant and attractive place to live, learn, work,
invest and visit.