Renaissance Southend Limited are the Urban Regeneration Company for Southend-on-Sea. We have completed our second full year of operation and are already laying the foundations for the sustainable transformation of the Borough's economy and the renewal of its town centre.
We have responded vigorously to the challenge to unlock Southend's considerable potential as a regional centre and to deliver a regeneration programme funded through a combination of public and private investment of more than £500 million over the next five years.
Our vision is for a prosperous 'city by the sea', with a growing population, serving the employment needs of its residents and catchment population, and recognised as a regional centre for cultural and educational pursuit and a visitor destination with a diversified offer.
This vision will be realised by capitalising on Southend's unique and natural assets, including its historical culture, coastal location, its railway infrastructure and proximity to London, and its establishment and development as a 'university town' and seat of higher and further education.
By 2021, the ambition of the URC and its Partners, is to generate 13,000 new jobs and 6,500 new dwellings, secure the expansion of the University of Essex, improve the quality of the Borough's employment land supply and premises, with a focus on London Southend Airport, and deliver on a programme of major physical change and renewal in Southend town centre.
Renaissance Southend Limited is a 'not for profit' private limited company, founded by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, East of England Development Agency, English Partnerships, University of Essex and South East Essex College.
