July 1 2022

The latest stage of a major regeneration initiative at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, has commenced with the launch of a two-week public consultation.

7N Architects with The City of Edinburgh Council, Cruden Homes East and Buccleuch Property are hosting the two-week online event to showcase their latest thinking for a canalside district comprising 464 tenure-blind homes - up from 434 homes.

Building on a master plan for the area the latest plans promise less carbon and cars, together with more homes and green space to win over existing and future residents.

The key to this approach is giving people a sense of belonging beyond their front door by emphasising shared spaces and the public realm as well as a net-zero energy strategy.

Alongside new housing, a host of complementary cafes, restaurants and shops are proposed to ensure the canal is restored as a working environment, not just a dormitory.

2 Comments

#1 Posted by Auntie Nairn on 1 Jul 2022 at 22:00 PM

A civic clock? Is that all it takes to build a sense of belonging? I've been missing a trick all these years.

#2 Posted by StyleCouncil on 4 Jul 2022 at 16:43 PM

A homage to all the banal, brick clad resi' schemes of the last ten years by all of Scotland's stale, commercial architects. Hopefully this characterless cut and paste guff has reached its zenith...but I very much doubt it.

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