(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council. Those who are interested in the proposed tram extension, or the Picardy Place redevelopment might be interested in section 3.27 of the Transport Strategy.)

Three inter-related projects are being developed collectively by the City of Edinburgh Council to improve the quality of life of those who live, work, and visit Scotland’s capital city, by helping to create safer and more attractive streets and spaces, cleaner air, and improved access for all.

The three projects are:

• Edinburgh’s Transport Strategy which is being reviewed to determine fit-for-purpose transport and mobility policies and actions for our city
• Central Edinburgh Transformation which concerns the future development of central Edinburgh and its public realm
• the development of a Low Emission Zone aimed at improving air quality by keeping the most polluting vehicles out of the most polluted places.

All three contribute towards the developing 2050 Edinburgh City Vision, by improving mobility, and creating better places. Continue reading →