Two former directors of a popular market in Edinburgh, Scotland, are moving on to found a new oneand it's going to be bigger than ever.
The Granton Project CIC, a social enterprise set up by former directors of the Pitt Market, has secured $350,000 in funding to create a larger version of the market in Granton Waterfront, reports the Edinburgh Evening News.
The market will offer an outdoor street market, multi-purpose event space for 700 people, and a temporary indoor and outdoor pop-up market space, which can be used by start-up traders and community groups.
"Securing these investments has been one of the moments of my life," says director Hal Prescott.
"Our dedication and passion for this project have paid off, and having funders who share our vision makes it even more rewarding.
We are eager to start making a difference and developing this part of the city."
The site, which is owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, is part of the Granton Waterfront Regeneration Program, which hopes to create a new coastal town for 8,000 people on Edinburgh's waterfront with 3,500 net zero-carbon homes and vital facilities like a health center and a primary school, per the Evening News.
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