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St. George's - the route to the future

1. Creating a Heritage Visitor Centre. Designed to be the true focal point of the Town, this will bring the history of St. George's and Bermuda vividly to life.

Housing an Audio-Visual Centre, teaching rooms, a changing programme of exhibits, library and resource centre, and a historically themed book and gift shop, the Centre will also coordinate historical re-enactments, cultural events and activities, docent tours, an educational programme, guided walking tours, maps and publications about the Town's history, and more signage and information about the Town's historical sites. The Centre is set to be a significant resource for residents and visitors alike.

2. Restoration of Town Streets. Working with the Government, the Corporation of St. George's and the utility companies, the Foundation is raising funds to improve and enhance the appearance of some of the Town's most historic lanes and alleys by undergrounding overhead utility lines, installing period street lighting, laying attractive brick paving stones, and introducing landscaping and shade planting.

Completed restoration projects include: Barber's Alley, Customs House Square, Featherbed Alley, Pilot Darrell's Square, Pound Alley, Smith's Garden, Taylor's Alley and Water Street.

3. Waterfront Development. The intention is to open up the waterfront by creating pedestrian access along the full length of the harbour front, introducing extended quays and improved docking facilities, developing new opportunities for waterfront restaurants and retail attractions, providing a venue for local artists, crafts people and entertainers to showcase their talents, and encouraging a greater variety of water sports and recreational activities.

4. A `Revolving Fund'. This will enable the Foundation to purchase and restore historic properties, which will then be sold, covered by strict covenants, to ensure their long term care and protection.

The achievement of these goals will develop a rejuvenated Town alive with activity and excitement. A Town you will want to visit time and time again.