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Major design study announced for Londonderry

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The future development of key sites in the centre of Londonderry city will be the subject of a major design study. The design study announced today by Minister for Social Development Nigel Dodds is to include Ebrington Barracks and Fort George. Mr Dodds said: "The production of an Integrated Urban Design Strategic Framework for the centre of Londonderry is a significant and groundbreaking initiative. Good urban design produces real social, commercial and environmental benefits. It improves returns on investment, delivers more lettable space, reduces whole life costs of buildings and increases workforce productivity.