Ballymena Borough Council (now Mid and East Antrim Borough Council) issued a complex Brief, which required the Design Team to undertake: 1) A Public Consultation on the future of the towns Public Realm 2) A Public Realm Plan 3) Public Realm Improvement Works valued at £3.5m This case study refers to the first phase of the commission which had a brief to: Carry out a comprehensive and engaging communication/consultation process, which will inform the extent and design of the Public Realm Plan and Improvement Works which will be delivered, optimising benefits to the people of the town, its businesses and visitors.