A thriving arts cluster
An artist's impression of Gillman Village being used as an arts cluster. Gillman Village has the benefit of being housed in conservation colonial barracks, which arts groups can make use of rather than paying to construct new buildings. Outdoor spaces can also be creatively used at events organised for the arts and creative industries. -- PHOTO: URA
IT IS now a laid-back enclave with a clutch of rustic restaurants and watering holes but in a few years, Gillman Village could be a thriving cluster for arts and creative activities.
At least, that is the vision of the Economic Strategies Committee, which suggests turning the site off Alexandra Road into a 'prominent destination to anchor and grow the arts and creative businesses'.
These could include design and digital media firms, said Ms Grace Fu, who chaired the sub-committee on enhancing land use.
She said Gillman has the benefit of being housed in conservation colonial barracks, which arts groups can make use of rather than paying to construct new buildings.
As an arts cluster, Gillman Village will add to the diversity of attractions along the southern waterfront, the sub-committee said in its report.
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