Series of major projects set to boost Durham economy

摘要

As anyone who has travelled up the East Coast Main Line knows, the view when you pull into Durham is to be treasured. The university city's beauty, not to mention its close proximity to Newcastle, is both a blessing and a curse. It is notoriously difficult to develop anything of scale in Durham city centre, be it commercial, retail or leisure. However, a series of projects is proving that it is possible - and should contribute enormously to both the city's daytime and night-time economies.