Plans for the former Meadowbank stadium site in Edinburgh have leapt ahead with the unveiling of a plan to build 600 homes on part of the site.
The 'masterplan' has been lodged by the council today (17 February), with a spokesperson stressing the plans have been developed hand-in-hand with the local community.
The new development will adjoin the planned Meadowbank Sports Centre and features proposals for a low car, sustainable development which pays tribute to the site’s sporting and industrial heritage.
In a move designed to please tree lovers, the plans have been designed to protect rare Wheatley Elms in the area and they incorporate a number of play and park spaces, a rain garden and plans to plant more trees.
Around 600 modern low carbon energy-efficient homes are proposed in the development plan, with a minimum of 35% affordable homes. The plans also include space for a GP surgery and other community facilities.
Councillor Kate Campbell, housing, homelessness and fair work convener, said: “A huge amount of work has gone into producing this Masterplan for Meadowbank.
"We’ve been listening to the local community throughout the process and I’d like to thank everyone for helping to shape these designs. I’m confident this plan reflects their priorities and needs.
“We’re proposing that over a third of the homes we build at Meadowbank will be affordable - with most of those for social rent.
"To support our ambition to be a carbon neutral city by 2030, we’re also going to create great public spaces for children to play and people to meet, walk and cycle through. We’re prioritising people over cars and keeping parking to a minimum as well as building high quality energy efficient homes.”
The construction of the new Meadowbank Sports Centre is currently well underway with handover of the new building to Edinburgh Leisure expected later this year.
