High Street Regeneration: Finding new uses for old buildings

Empty buildings in high streets and town centres often stir up passion in communities and feature in news headlines, however things aren't as bleak as they may seem.

All across the UK, communities are breathing new life into these buildings and reactivating their local areas.

Join us at the Art Department, a theatre space in a former department store in Paisley where will hear from those who have been there, done it and bought the t-shirt or who have kept an eye on UK high streets' changing fortunes.

0930 - Arrival and refreshments

1000-1010 - Welcome from Sarah Pearce, Development Officer for Scotland and Beverley Gormley, Programme Manager, Heritage Trust Network

The Art Department and Exchange regeneration projects - Grant Mason, Pace Theatre Company

Regenerating Paisley - Euan Shearer, Regeneration and Place Manager, Renfrewshire Council

The Woolies 15 report and new uses for old Woolworths buildings - Graham Soult, Founder, Canny Insights

1230-1330 - Lunch

Other speakers TBC

Afternoon tour of Paisley's regeneration zone

Connect, Network, Partner and Supporter members can book for £30. You should have received an email with a code to access the £30 tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says 'Promo Code'. The £30 ticket options will be revealed.

If you did not receive the the code, or are a non-member that would like to join please email [email protected].

There is level access to the Art Department from Paisley High Street, using the entrance directly across from the library. From there if you keep heading towards the far end of the centre you should see PACE directly ahead.

Alternatively, there is access from St Mirren Street, where there is lift and escalator access to the top floor, where PACE is located. The spaces within the Art Department are all accessible, and there are accessible toilet facilities.

We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our code of conduct for more information.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Art Department, 2-10 Causeyside Street, Paisley, United Kingdom