A website asking people what they would like to see in Dundee in 2017 is quickly gathering pace.
We Dundee was set up to support the city’s bid to be shortlisted for the City of Culture award by collecting people’s thoughts on what surprises them about Dundee.
At the start of last week the site relaunched, asking backers to complete the phrase “In 2017 (the year of City of Culture) I would love to see…..”
And, with more than 400 entries so far organisers have not been disappointed.
Lyall Bruce, one of the team behind the site, said: “It’s been really good, really heartening.
“Again we’re really super-excited about how well the public have taken to it, contributing their thoughts about the City of Culture.”
This time round the team provided loose categories for the people to base their wishlist around and Lyall said there have been many wishing to do more with the Tay. The suggestions vary from the simple to the more obscure.
Lyall said: “Some people have very easy to implement ideas whereas others would require new structures to be built.”
Lyall said the very title of City of Culture brings a sort of kudos to attract money into the city.
“There’s also some humorous contributions, like a 25-hour bakery. That’s the Dundee humour coming through.”
Entries have been flooding into We Dundee.
One participant wrote: “In 2017 I would love to see the remaining pontoons of the old Tay Bridge reconnected with light and laser, as an art installation central to a water-based pageant reflecting why Dundee is where it is, what it has achieved and what it will achieve, combining interactive theatre, music, community involvement, industry, technology, education and good will.
“A range of events city-wide and further, into North Fife, Angus and Perthshire that promotes this region with Dundee UK City of Culture as its hub looking outward to the wider world with open arms.”
Another backer wrote: “I would like to see the creation of a world-class therapeutic garden for people of all abilities, similar to that at Chicago.
“This would create a new business and meaningful jobs, and permit individuals to gain tangible skills and qualifications.
“It would offer on- and off-site educational and skill sessions, and have the ability to provide a large number of organised volunteering opportunities for individuals with differing levels.
“It would also provide a world-class garden and tourism magnet, which would be a unique attraction.”
The wishes can be viewed at www.wedundee.com.