In the 19th century the Shankill area of Belfast was industrialised first. In the 20th century it became obsolescent first.
By the 21st century, in 8 years time, it will be the community to overcome its obsolescence first. It is a community which is re-inventing itself The Argyle Business Centre is leading the drive for this new Shankill, with over 32,000 square feet of workspace.
The A.B.C. provides an opportunity and support for Shankill people to realise again their flair, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit.
The areats prospects lie in turning past weaknesses into future strengths.

Community business supporting social services community care, planned maintenance of NIHE houses and environmental schemes, combined with attracting new industry to the area and the re-training of a willing workforce on the ground, are exciting opportunities for job creation.
Former residents are combining with present residents to build creative partnerships with Government and the private sector which will put the Shankill at the forefront of the community's regeneration by the year 2000.
It is to that future vision we must now turn and apply our will and effort.