The proposed student and BTR accommodation may do little to meet community expectations
The proposed student and BTR accommodation may do little to meet community expectations
The shift from office to residential development is desirable in this location.
However, the proposed student and BTR accommodation may do little to meet community expectations in this part of the city for truly affordable housing and for social housing.
The proposed PBSA accommodation, notwithstanding the availability of public and active travel opportunities, is still comparatively remote for many higher education campuses. This seems to work against 20-minute neighbourhood principles in respect of potential student residents who will, of necessity, have to travel considerable distances to their places of work and study.
The quality of design and materiality of the proposal is very disappointing – exciting and innovative design is an increasingly rare commodity in Edinburgh.
And more could be done to activate the developments at first and second floor levels and to integrate with planned greenspace and access routes in such a way as to create active and welcoming greenspace and amenity areas for the proposed new residents and for the wider community.
Celebrate, discover and connect with nature on the 100th anniversary of the Astley Ainslie Hospital, a hospital originally built to support convalescence and recovery in the natural setting and greenery of the hospital grounds. Join us for a mix of free ticketed and drop in activities throughout the afternoon to learn more and to feel the well being benefits of …
Join a ranger on a free, gentle guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park’s geology, wildlife and its rich archaeology and history
Robert Bruce had been on a mission for over a decade by 1318
A special walking tour with Caribbean British historian, Lisa Williams
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