Arc Westcliff, Scunthorpe

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Candidate overview

The Arc Westcliff regeneration represents a poignant piece of community led; responsive urbanism is a deprived area.

This is an exemplar of a relatively small urban intervention, which has already affected social change, esteem and perception of a community.

Once a contributor to the feeling of despair, the neighbourhood centre in Westcliff now yields considerable local, social, wellbeing and economic benefits with renewed hope for the future.

The Arc not only illustrates the importance of accessible local services, but also highlights the value of a shared community vision. The project has built trust and confidence with the local community and rapport has grown considerably.

It was a privilege for the assessment team to meet the local people who were able to share their stories and hear how this project has impacted upon their lives.

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Thumbnail illustration of Arc Westcliff by David Rudlin AoU, Artist-in-Residence