Introduction

1 - Scarborough Railway Project

Co-ordinators: Russell Light, Ben Costello, Stephanie Stead

The Old Railway Line that runs from Scarborough to Whitby in North Yorkshire was once a well used steam locomotive route transporting passengers and industrial products. It has now become a popular recreational route for horse riders, cyclists, runners and walkers. The line links a wide range of places with differing characters – villages, pubs, bays, towns etc. There is a voluntary ‘Friends’ help group that lobbies for the line and encourages awareness and investment. Some sections are in better condition than others, in terms of access, signage, anti-social behaviour etc. Some minor works have already been undertaken to improved access and information, but there is no coherent overall plan or programme. The Urban Renaissance programme in Scarborough values the project as a high priority.

Project Objectives:

- Work in conjunction with local stakeholders in developing a framework for phased ‘development’ project

- Produce an accessible brochure explaining the proposed overall framework

- Develop a prototype example project for a key town site in Scarborough (Manor Road /Woodland Ravine junction) which

currently suffers from severe lack of legibility

Overall Framework:

- Work needs to briefly illustrate critical analysis of key concerns surrounding the site

- Engage with stakeholder consultation (key Renaissance groups – Urban Space, Tourism, Transport, Art, etc, Town Team, Local Authority)

- Present final overall framework proposals in accessible format (website/pdf/brochure etc)

Prototype Project:

- Illustrate an example of how a key site already identified along the line could be taken forward

- Critical site analysis

- Consultation

- Funding Research

- Design Proposals

Final Exhibition

- Show case student work