Derby wish list - 22 things you want to see in the city's future including designer shops and boutique hotels

The people of Derby have shared what they would most like to see in the city, with hot topics covered including entertainment venues, the cost-of-living and investment.

Derby City Lab has created a hub for engaging with the local community in Derbion.

As part of efforts to inform people about upcoming plans for the city, it has curated a ‘Dream Board.’

People are invited to share what they would like to see happen in Derby.

There were plenty of messages of hope as people voiced their opinions about the city, covering topics such as investment, sustainability and entertainment.

Here are a few notes from the board, in no particular order, that are keeping the people of Derby curious and engaged and hopeful for the future.

What people would like to see in Derby

1. Invest in creative architecture that can become tourist attractions
2. Better library and study spaces
3. More entertainment venues - this person also wrote: ‘Currently going to Buxton and Nottingham, looking forward to 2025’
4. Continued fostering of global community
5. Creating a welcoming and attractive city for residents and visitors
6. Markeaton Brook opened up through town to create a nice walk
7. Second university - this person also wrote: ‘As a city of Derby’s size usually has two or three, perhaps a Joseph Wright University’
8. More activities and events that aren’t expensive
9. A Derby with Fibre Optic Internet
10. Better cycle infrastructure
11. More shops, Go-Karting, and Climbing Walls
12. More public toilets and disabled parking in town
13. More 4 star hotels
14. More designer shops
15. More people living in the city to create vibrancy
16. More green and recreational spaces
17. More free parking
18. Cleaner pavements
19. More places to roam around
20. Bring colour and life into the city, no more boarded up shop windows
21. Farmers’ markets, monthly at Market Place
22. Swimming pool

What is Derby City Lab

It is based on the concept of Urban Rooms in cosmopolitan cities such as Amsterdam, London and Shanghai.

The space showcases a sprawling model of the city.

It also hosts exhibitions and streams videos to educate people about Derby’s rich heritage and regeneration plans.

Address: Derby City Lab, Derbion Unit SU251, Level 2 London Rd, Derby DE1 2PL

For more information about Derby City Labs visit their website by clicking here.