As project leader for the Brighton Marina Regeneration Project I would like to respond to the comments made by Margaret White (Letters, November 16).

Taking the points Margaret raised: Our current proposals will retain Asda and McDonald's in new premises integrated with new residential and commercial uses. Asda will remain open throughout the construction period.

The benefits our accommodation will provide for the city are 219 new homes for singles and couples, with or without families from the housing needs register, and another 219 homes targeted for key workers, such as firefighters, teachers, nurses etc, through a subsidised shared ownership programme.

There has been much debate on the current attraction value of the marina. Many people dislike the view of the marina from Palace Pier, with the unattractive sides of the multi-storey car park and the leisure "sheds" doing little to promote the marina as somewhere to visit.

Others are let down by their arrival into the marina, with the unattractive roundabout at the base of the entrance ramps.

Our proposals not only address these issues but go further by introducing 5.5 hectares of green and public spaces including a cliff park, eco-learn park, entertainment piazza and the new entrance, Harbour Square. This is all geared towards making the marina a more attractive place to live, work and play - creating the "hub of interest" Margaret believes a marina should create.

Margaret's comments about the current experience of walking through the "multi-storey car park which smells of urine" will be a thing of the past if our plans are approved.

Our regeneration proposals are not just about the buildings themselves.

It is far more to do with improving and connecting the spaces in and around them, creating new and attractive pathways - the multi-storey car park will be regenerated, entry and exit points improved and a planted trellis roof will be introduced.

We agree with Margaret's feelings that the marina feels as if it is cordoned off from the rest of the city.

Our buildings and the vast amount of new and improved public realm will encourage people to experience what will be a wonderfully vibrant marina - a true district centre that not only thrives on its own but one that welcomes new visitors to its unique features.

Overall, Margaret's letter draws out many of the unsatisfactory elements that exist in the marina today.

During the past 20 months of public consultation we have been developing, with the community, a balanced solution to the many complex issues associated with regenerating, repairing and reconnecting the western quarter of the marina.

We have listened and changed our proposals to align to the desires of the community and will continue our consultation programme with everyone that has an interest in the marina.

Please continue the debate by emailing us at brightonmarina@ priory-partnership.co.uk. If you would like a one-to-one meeting we would be pleased to arrange one.