Move for lab providing a chance to see city in a new light
AN award-winning project is relocating to a Derbyshire shopping centre next month.
Derby City Lab aims to help the community better understand the evolution of Derby.
The main attraction of the new Derbion site, which has relocated from St James Street, will be a 3D model of Derby that locals will be invited to take a closer look at. The large model lies underneath some glass and shows a detailed view of the city from above, offering a new perspective of Derby.
Derby City Lab will open on Level 2 of the shopping centre between Castle Galleries and Goldsmiths on Monday, March 4. Visitors will also be offered the chance to watch a film about the University of Derby’s Urban Sustainable Transition (DUST) project and, going forward, the lab will host dynamic exhibitions
and discussion groups focused on ideas to regenerate Derby.
Adam Rodgers, inward investment executive at Marketing Derby and Derby City Lab lead, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to open the lab to the public – and cannot wait to engage with them on Derby’s future.
“With its high footfall, Derbion is the perfect location as we look to reach out to a wide variety of people, gain their feedback and discuss ideas on regenerating the city centre.
“A visit to the lab will hopefully show them that there are many exciting developments taking place in Derby – and we very much want them to be part of that regeneration journey.” Ahead of the lab’s opening, VIPs at Marketing Derby’s recent annual business event were given a preview.
To coincide with the opening of the lab to the public, a new website has been launched.
■■More information about the Derby City Lab can be found at this new site, www.derbycitylab.com