Study Tour 4: Edinburgh - Recent Development Projects
Study Tour 4: Edinburgh - Recent Development Projects
Please note that this tour is now full (4 September 2007)Leader: Chris Leishman
Date/Time: Wednesday 12 September: Depart 12.30pm. Return by 5.00 pm.
Meeting point: Outside Wolfson Medical Building, University Place (off University Avenue). Participants will travel to/from Edinburgh by bus. Please assemble ten minutes before to ensure a prompt departure.
Summary: The regeneration of Granton is an ambitious project following a Master Plan adopted in place in 2001. The area is of significant scale at approximately 120 hectares. While it is currently a rundown and derelict quarter in Scotland’s capital city, the location has considerable potential. A series of terraces look across the estuary and harbour towards Fife, the North Sea and the Forth Bridges. This tour centres on the vision set out in the Master plan and on the progress made to date. Waterfront Edinburgh are tasked with the development of approximately one third of the land area in Granton. Their aim is to create a place which involves and benefits the existing communities and also attracts investment in a full range of employment uses, housing, leisure, cultural and community development.
Last update: 10 September 2007