The Moor is the main post war shopping precinct in the city centre, and in recent years has often been seen as punching below its weight.
Work completed so far - Phase 1
We have been working in partnership with Scottish Widows Investment Property Partnership Trust (SWIPPT), part of Aberdeen Asset Management, to embark on an ambitious programme of regeneration which will transform this area into one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the city centre.
There has already been significant redevelopment with the completion of Moor Phase 1. This includes:
- the Moor Market, which was completed just before Christmas 2013
- several new shop units completed at the same time
- a new multi-storey car park on Eyre Street. (This car park is known locally as the 'Kit-Kat' car park due to its design)
Paved area
The Moor has been upgraded with new granite paving, new street furniture, including stone benches with poems and public art carvings; and new lighting and trees.
The environment is now on par with the highly successful 'Gold Route' which travels east to west across the city centre. Indeed, The Moor represents the southern end of the 'Steel Route' (the north-south equivalent, eventually linking through to Castlegate/Wicker, via the Heart of the City and Peace Gardens in due course).
Shopping
The Atkinsons department store has had extensive improvements including the main entrance. The conversion of the vacant upper floors to student living accommodation has helped bring further vitality to the area and improved security in the evening.
The improved outdoor market stalls have raised the quality of the retail offer as well as the general environment and feel of the area.
Footfall
Increased activity on The Moor is evident through a significant increase in footfall. There is still work to be done and 4 major projects are still to be delivered.