Our Portfolio

Projects | Clients | Outcomes

Development of Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Tourism Action Plan

placescape is working with local communities and place-focused organisations across Greater Shankill to develop a tailored tourism action plan that will challenge perceptions, enhance visitor experiences and strategically position the area’s neighbourhood tourism offer in the future.

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Client
Greater Shankill Partnership

Year
2025 (October - Present)

The story of the Shankill is the story of ‘Original Belfast’, and with the city increasingly prioritising local storytelling, we are supporting the Shankill Tourism Collective to maximise their opportunity to proudly tell the story of their area and it’s significant contribution to the city over the years .

In line with regenerative tourism principals, we look forward to maximising the positive socio-economic impact of tourism for Greater Shankill. We will combine trends analysis and international benchmarking with in-depth stakeholder consultation and community-led concept development to put Greater Shankill firmly on the city’s visitor map in the future.

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    • Destination Assessment, Trends Analysis & Benchmarking

    • Stakeholder Consultations

    • Findings Summary & Concept Development Workshop

    • Development of Tourism Action Plan (March 2026)

Development of Local Sports Plan for Mayo

placescape has been appointed by Mayo County Council to develop a Local Sports Plan for the County. This project consists of reviewing needs and outlining a range of collaborative actions aimed to increase participation and maximise the positive physical, mental and social benefits of sport for people across the County.  

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Client
Mayo County Council

Year
2025 (August - Present)

Aligning with the vision and objectives of Ireland’s National Sports Policy 2018-2027, this multi-stakeholder plan will provide a cohesive, strategic and operational framework for the development of sport across Mayo.

Delivered through our ‘Shaping’ strand, we will ensure this Local Sports Plan for Mayo not only sets the strategic vision but is also actionable and owned by the community and partners it is designed to serve. We are looking forward to working in close cooperation with Mayo Sports Partnership as well as various National Governing Bodies, local clubs, communities and partners within and beyond sport across Mayo.

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    • Strategic review of sports development, provision & participation across Mayo

    • Findings Summary & Emerging Priorities Workshop

    • Development of Mayo Local Sports Plan 2025-30

    • Expected Completion December 2025

Previous Project: Greater Shankill Partnership Strategy Review & Refresh

placescape was commissioned by Greater Shankill Partnership to undertake a review of strategic positioning and to develop a new strategic plan to enhance organisational capacity and maximise opportunities for future growth. The development of this new three-year strategy coincides with the Partnership’s 30th Anniversary and ensures the organisation is in the strongest position possible to continue delivering positive impact for the people of Greater Shankill (Belfast) in the future.

Client
Greater Shankill Partnership

Year
2024-25

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Greater Shankill Partnership was the first community-based regeneration organisation to be established in Belfast and over the last 30 years has been behind some of the city’s most transformational regeneration initiatives, specifically across education and support for children, young people and their families.

Delivered through our ‘Empowering’ strand, this strategic review and refresh project has been an excellent example of how we work with long established place management organisations to strengthen governance, build financial resilience and offer our fresh perspective on operations, measuring impact and identifying opportunities for future growth.

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    • Organisational review of governance & operations

    • Strategy & policy analysis

    • In-depth stakeholder consultations

    • Development of new three-year strategy

    • Impact measurement & reporting template

    • Strengthened governance

    • Robust operational policies & procedures

    • Increased understanding & clarity around GSP’s role

    • Greater alignment with national & city priorities

    • More confident & empowered leadership

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