SCHEME COMPONENTS

Concept Essentials

The following components must form part of the scheme:

• A visitor destination of architectural distinction and outstanding quality that inspires people to visit Redcar;
• An exemplar of good design in its own right;
• A catalyst for and beacon of economic growth in Redcar and Cleveland.
• At least 10% of predicted energy use must be met by the use of renewables, based on Policy DP3 of Redcar and Cleveland's Development Policies DPD.

Adequate provision for service and emergency vehicle access

Functional Aims

In parallel with the above, the proposed scheme should:

• Be low maintenance.  The design and proposed materials should tolerate a high level of exposure to the marine environment and should not deteriorate over the proposed 50yr lifespan;
• Create public open spaces that are capable of being used flexibly for a variety of functions to enhance visitor’s experience of the Seafront zone. This should include areas for open-air events, displays and festivals;
  Facilities that enhance opportunities for use of related foreshore and waterspace areas;
• Provide open areas and opportunities for seating in sunny and sheltered positions that maximise views out to sea;
• Create attractive covered public spaces that will continue to attract people to the site in a variety of weather conditions;
• Design in security and use landscaping, lighting and management to design out potential crime and vandalism;
• Reduce street clutter and the need to add additional items of street furniture in the future;
  Provide a comprehensive and creative lighting scheme that emphasises the promenade as a centrepiece of Redcar, highlights the architectural/built form and has appeal as a visitor feature;
• Improve pedestrian circulation through the provision of pedestrian crossings, additional pedestrian and cycle space, legible surface treatment, rationalisation of on-street car parking and improved street lighting.

 
Environmental Aims

Sustainable, environmentally responsible design should be seen as a driver for the project.  The design philosophy should consider a range of factors including:

• Positive impact on the natural environment;
• Impacts associated with the sea wall;
• Impacts on wildlife biodiversity;
• Energy efficiency and use;
• Sustainable construction methods;
• Re-cycling of materials;

Future proofing where appropriate technologies are not sufficiently developed.

Economic Aims

The proposals should:

• Act as a catalyst for wider regeneration benefits to the area, including support for local and leisure businesses, as well as attracting new investment;
• Provide an approach to increase visitor numbers and spend benefiting the local economy;
• Provide direct and indirect job opportunities.