Activate were instructed to support the JV bid for one of the commercial parties bidding to deliver the new vision for the Galleries Shopping Centre. The included engaging with the local community, independent retailer from across the region and the council to support the shaping of the future proposed retail strategy within the BID. The project included working with the wider professional team on the proposed future master plan and associated design requirements. Â
Activate acted as consultants during phase one of this project. The objective was to advise on the feasibility of new food led market hall for the scheme and to prepare the initial financial and operational model for consideration, including how the market could act as a anchor for a wider public events programme.
This project focused on the development of Ffos Caerffilli. with Activate supporting the transformation of an existing retail scheme, into a new modern and dynamic space in Caerphilly. Delivered over a number of phases, Activate’s work included engaging with the existing traders and customers, auditing the existing offer, through to producing a 3-year Business Plan for the new site, comprising; Forecasted income and suggested rent levels, Operational costs, Management options Proposed lease terms and the future Lettings strategy. The team supported the professional team with the design of the scheme and led the development of the retail strategy for the destination. Â