1. John Harvey
City Centre Manager
City Centre Strategy – 2013-2022
Exeter Vision Partnership
10 July 2013

2.  On-going discussion/dialogue/debate – wide-
ranging consultation exercise been undertaken
 Timetable
 Remains an iterative process – but clear
deadlines
 No ‘absolutes’ in the draft document as it stands
 Strategy will be owned by the City Centre
Management Partnership – widespread buy-in
essential
Where We’re At…

3.  Last decade – period of major change, renewal &
investment
 Excellent record of investment/low vacancy rates
– no basis for complacency going forward
 The most significant squeeze on public finances
in decades
 Capital expenditure
 Re-gearing of the relationship between business
and public authorities
Context

4.  Strengthening Exeter City Centre’s competitive
advantage
 A vibrant, welcoming and safe evening and night-
time economy
 A better first impression
 A vibrant centre which offers attractions for all
 A clean, well maintained and even safer
environment
Key Aims

5.  ‘What sort of City Centre do we want?’
 Driving a visionary agenda – and ensuring
realism
 Maintaining the momentum of change, renewal
and investment
 Being honest about our weaknesses and threats
 Positioning to meet the challenges of e-
commerce & m-commerce
 Role for business
 Making the most of unique quarters
– and links with the Quayside
Key Issues (1)

6.  First impressions
 Broadening-out from the focus on the daytime
and retail economy
 ‘Extending the day’ – connecting ‘day’, ‘evening’
and ‘night-time’ economies
 ‘Safe City’ – welcoming to all, at all hours
 Transportation & car parking
 Strengthening links with education providers,
University & College
 BID
Key Issues (2)

7. John Harvey Contacts:
e-mail – john.harvey@exeter.gov.uk
Mobile – 07795 438 297
Twitter – www.twitter.com/exeterccm