We have recently been advised that the Cockburn Association has organised a public meeting to explore the current issues and challenges in managing streetscapes and civic spaces in a heritage city. This is a topic that is close to the heart of the New Town and Broughton Community Council with several examples in our area where concerns have been raised about the impact on the streetscape of Council decisions. The following is an extract from their notice about the meeting.
Not only is the centre of Edinburgh inscribed as a World Heritage Site, but many areas of the city are designed as a Conservation Area, defined as a place of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance which is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Street space in Edinburgh is a finite resource. City of Edinburgh Council policies such as the City Mobility Plan and Future Streets/City Centre Transformation have generally been welcomed, attempting to address the variety of purposes and traffic modes which creates these major tensions and challenges on Edinburgh’s streets.
However, streetscape management is an increasing concern. From the lack of basic maintenance to interventions like the concrete ramp in the internationally significant Charlotte Square, tarmacking over historic setts in Frederick Street and unsightly pedestrian control infrastructure on the High Street are just a few recent examples.
Join us to hear from the Association and other organisations on the challenges of streetscape and civic space management in Edinburgh. Share with us your concerns about what is happening on your street.”
It’s a free event being held on Thursday 3rd April, between 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Augustine United Church on George IV Bridge. You can register via Eventbrite using the following link :