Urban designers in Edinburgh are embracing the principles of the newly published Manual for Streets under new proposals to transform the streetscene in a key area of the city.
Urban Design Futures is carrying out a public consultation with Edinburgh City Council to improve the pedestrian environment – without impacting the motorist – in an area of Marchmont.
The firm has met with local residents and traders to consult over improvements in the area around Roseneath Terrace, Warrender Park Road and Argyle Place.
It plans to submit a final draft to the council next month, with the aim of securing funding to go ahead with the improvements. The work would involve turning a traffic-dividing island separating Warrender Park Road and Roseneath Terrace into a pedestrian friendly area. Proposed improvements include widening footways and removing street clutter such as signage on the dividing island, as well as tree planting.
Selby Richardson, a director of Urban Design Futures, said the plans would see redundant space transformed into a vibrant pedestrian area.
He welcomed the recent launch of the Manual for Streets and said: ‘Before, it was a battle convincing engineers of the benefits of its pedestrian-friendly approach’.
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