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               Developing the waterfront 
               
              The River Soar and Grand Union Canal offer enormous potential for attractive waterside development. Plans for the waterfront include a mix of housing, offices and leisure space based around a new marina. The inner ring road will be downgraded and an extended New Walk will create a pedestrian link with the city centre. This will make the river more accessible and create an exciting new living and working environment for Leicester. 
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