A city and its residents had moved past the threat of the millennium bug (remember that carry on!) and was looking to the future with renewed hope and expectation. The year 2000 delivered on promises and saw a city building for success thanks to raft of investment and new openings. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 29 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Meanwood
The new Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School on Tongue Lane in September 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Roundhay
Thousands turned out to enjoy the Leeds Mela in Roundhay Park. Pictured is a drummer performing with Bally and Jussi from B21 on the festival stage. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
9. Headingley
The Western Terrace was demolished with plans for a revamp. Pictured is Chris Hassell, chief executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, on the site. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. Burley
The former Salvation Army Hostel, Spring Grove House, on Alexandra Roa pictured in February 2000. Now part of the Leeds Hindu Mandir Temple buildings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
This is Novita Williamson, left, and Wai-Yii Yeung who opened ORG on on Great George Street, the city's first organic deli and juice bar. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Do you ever eat here back in the day? Homarus at Blades Court. Pictured are the staff outside the restaurant. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford