http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "EDI Group showcase £200m India Quay proposal" TODAY en Thu, 21 May 2026 22:56:18 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224918 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:21:06 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 224918@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Also nothing to do with post-Brexit property prices dropping and so the chances of making a fast buck have diminished so they're better holding onto the investment until they can make a proper profit on the capital. No. Not at all. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224913 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:04:02 +0000 Arellcat 224913@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"With more graduates and city workers looking for flexible city living opportunities in light of mortgages being tightened after Brexit, the build-to-rent model is a positive solution and India Quay will cater for this need."</em></p> <p>Which means that it's all about making money and not about solving the housing problem. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224912 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:01:26 +0000 kaputnik 224912@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I looked up the official definition of affordable;</p> <p><em>Affordable rented housing is let by local authorities or private registered providers of social housing to households who are eligible for social rented housing.<br /> Affordable Rent is subject to rent controls that require a rent of no more than 80% of the local market rent (including service charges, where applicable).</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224897 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:10:27 +0000 chdot 224897@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A small part of me sometimes thinks 'it might be interesting/nice to live somewhere 'new' like that'.</p> <p>But I've got used to Victorian ceiling heights. </p> <p>And there's also - well there's 'affordable' and then there's 'why pay so much for so little'(?)</p> <p>Irrespective of cost/value it would be nice think there will be a range of dwellers beyond 'students' and serviced/holiday flats in that part of town. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224896 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:02:55 +0000 SRD 224896@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@laidback agree. think we need to push v. hard for this scheme to also provide for segregrated bike lane along fountainbridge. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224893 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:41:52 +0000 LaidBack 224893@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This will be very close to my new invisible bike home. Original blurb said:</p> <p><em>The new neighbourhood has been designed based on the civic investment model espoused by northern European cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen - a conscious effort to move away from short term development return to long-term placemaking.<br /> In practice this will see temporary uses and activities, such as gardens and events, take place ahead of delivery of 63,800sq/m of mixed use development, comprising 350 mixed tenure family homes, workspaces, a 130 room hotel, retail, café and art spaces.<br /> <strong>Improvements will also be made to the canal network, providing new open spaces and routes for both pedestrian and cycle use.</strong><br /> </em></p> <p>Here is link to the public images of development. Note how crowded the canal side looks. I reckon this route will become less viable for commute - which will please some walkers. During the building phase I wonder what will happen?<br /> <a href="http://www.7narchitects.com/projects/india-quay-fountainbridge/">7N Architects - plan for Leamington to Viewforth block beside canal</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224891 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:38:48 +0000 kaputnik 224891@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"India Quay"</p> <p>That's a new name to me.</p> <p><em>400 homes, plus a hotel! Of course, why ever not?</p> <p>as well as 112 affordable homes.</em></p> <p>So, 288 unaffordable homes? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224887 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:24:27 +0000 Arellcat 224887@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>400 homes, plus a hotel! Of course, why ever not?</p> <p><em>as well as 112 affordable homes.</em></p> <p>To discourage the sorts of people whom we don't really want living in an area of 'hi-spec' apartments anyway. There are people who already can't even afford a 2 bed new build flat next to the city bypass, let alone next to a canal on a brownfield site. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-224882 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:34:12 +0000 chdot 224882@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/fountainbridge/india-quay-development-to-boost-local-economy-by-30m-1-4174572" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/fountainbridge/india-quay-development-to-boost-local-economy-by-30m-1-4174572</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16371#post-219371 Tue, 10 May 2016 09:47:54 +0000 chdot 219371@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>“Having listened to what local people would like to see developed, we’re pleased to be submitting our detailed planning application and look forward to working with our partners to create a thriving community of high quality homes, shops, restaurants and mixed use spaces for future generations and visitors to enjoy.”</p> <p>An information event will take place this <strong>10 May between 15:00 and 20:00 at Akva, 129 Fountainbridge</strong>, ahead of a detailed planning application later this month.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanrealm.com/news/6131/EDI_Group_showcase_%C2%A3200m_India_Quay_proposal.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanrealm.com/news/6131/EDI_Group_showcase_%C2%A3200m_India_Quay_proposal.html</a></p> <p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/729952809664294912)" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/729952809664294912)</a> </p>