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One shop that I found that particularly liked during my research into the area was the little organic food shop called ‘Heart Space, Whole Foods’. I really like these individualistic type shops as by buying their produce you feel you are helping out local business’s or families, rather than the big brands on the high street. Inside the shop was a variety of unique little brands and fresh produce, which included fresh vegetables and freshly made bread. The shop had a really nice feel to it and also has a 10% discount to students! 

When we asked the woman behind the desk about her thoughts on the waterfront development and the building of the V&A in regards in change in Dundee, we got a positive but varied response to other retailers.

“I hope it brings in more people to different parts of the city, more food culture and independent businesses. I built my nest in Dundee, as I am originally from Glasgow. I like Dundee because Its a small and compact city but it has beautiful views. Its easily accesable and has excellent walking and cyclying routes. I hope the waterfront attracts all sorts of people who want to come explore! My only criticism would be that the waterfront is a slight waste of money, I think more money should have been spent on the town instead for the locals, as the V&A perhaps won’t benefit them as much as others.”

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‘Downtown Dundee’

Our brief this semester is to brand and create an identity for the area known as ‘downtown dundee’ which includes Castle Street, Exchange Street, Dock Street, Commercial Street and the High Street.  During the initial stages of the project we were to explore the area, take some photographs and speak to the retailers in the shops. I myself had never really been to this part of town despite spending a lot of time in Dundee from a young age, so I was quite intrigued as to what this little area has to offer.