Urban neighbourhood to pack a punch at Edinburgh Gateway
August 4 2025
Detailed plans to turn one of the largest remaining to turn one of the largest remaining brownfield sites in West Edinburgh into a new residential neighbourhood have been filed by Summix Capital.
An urban regeneration strategy developed by 3DReid and landscape architects re-form, will see the former Saica packaging plant integrated within the wider city by a new network of streets and public spaces supporting high-density housing.
Euan McLaren, director at 3DReid, commented: "Our response draws on references from the wider city to inform a design that responds thoughtfully to the site’s physical and environmental context. A new network of streets and public spaces will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding area, creating inviting routes and meaningful connections for both existing and future residents.
“In developing the housing proposals, we looked to situate the project in a broader European context—aiming to avoid stylistic trends in favour of creating a strong urban framework that supports everyday life."
Drawing upon the site's earlier appearance as meadows and fields as well as its later industrial use, the plans set muscular apartment blocks within a meadow-inspired landscape.
Combining over 950 homes for sale, build to rent and affordable properties the development will also include a 170-room hotel.
All visualisations have been produced by Axson
Hundreds of much-needed homes will be built on a 15.5 acre site at Turnhouse Road
Seven separate development plots are included in the masterplan
The walkable neighbourhood will rise from a new network of streets and spaces
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The interior image looks pretty Soviet too.
Bleak.