Scarborough was one of the original renaissance towns and started its renaissance process in 2001. Advisors West 8 helped Scarborough to think about their place, which resulted in the creation of the Scarborough Strategic Development Framework, ‘Kissing Sleeping Beauty.’

The vision for Scarborough is to broaden the economic base of the town to ensure quality year round employment and opportunities for all. Scarborough’s beauty and location is suited to the digital and creative industries. Yorkshire Forward, Scarborough Borough Council and the Town Team are working together to deliver a step change in the economic performance of the town. Each of the major projects has a specific target, combined they will make a great town even better.

The following major projects will be delivered:

• Creative Industries Centre: to facilitate the development of the cultural and creative industry sector.
• Spa: full refurbishment of the building provides first class conference and entertainment facilities.
• Business park: capacity building to accommodate business development.
• Sandside and new marina pontoons: the delivery of transformational public realm and the creation of a new floating marina in the waters of the inner harbour.
• Rotunda: the reinvention of the iconic Rotunda Museum as a geological centre of international significance.

Approximately £30m is being invested into Scarborough’s renaissance with around £7m coming from Yorkshire Forward’s Renaissance Towns Programme.

To find out more information you can visit the following website: www.scarboroughsfuture.org.uk

To view images of Scarborough's Urban Renaissance visit: www.scarboroughsfuturewebalbum.co.uk