http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “Edinburgh city centre Future of Princes Street and George Street up for debate” en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:38:37 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383972 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:17:57 +0000 pringlis 383972@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This is from Edinburgh Planning via Facebook group <a href="https://archive.is/si76G">Edinburgh Past and Present (Archive.is link)</a>.</p> <p><blockquote>By way of an update, the archaeology consultant from the developer has been able to confirm that the tiles have been fully recorded, left in-situ, and there are not plans for the tiles to be removed during demolition. We’re now in discussions with the developer about future plans for the tiles. Preferably they’d be retained and made a feature of within the building, but I cannot guarantee this as it will depend on multiple other factors if this can be achieved</blockquote> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383971 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:43:59 +0000 acsimpson 383971@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The same as happens to the unusual wallpaper patches on the left? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383969 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:24:24 +0000 gembo 383969@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What will they do with those rare tiles halfway up the wall on RHS? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383968 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0000 Frenchy 383968@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&amp;keyVal=RSBP06EWJ9800">23/01417/FUL</a> | "Redevelopment including demolition for hotel use (Class 7) with ancillary bar /restaurant facilities and retail use at basement and ground levels including associated alterations and extensions."</p> <p>In case anyone was wondering. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383965 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:01:04 +0000 chdot 383965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55227371487_57f0c779cf_c.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55229206197_02b45f6a4f_z.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383422 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:47:55 +0000 bakky 383422@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“CCWE_” </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383416 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:52:40 +0000 gembo 383416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It is almost like the politicians have no skeletons and are just mush? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383407 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:58:28 +0000 neddie 383407@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>100% what Morningsider said </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383406 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:19:07 +0000 Morningsider 383406@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think the best thing any cycle campaigner can do is to hammer home the need for an "interim" safe route linking the two halves of the CCWEL. Secure that and then folk can choose whether to engage with discussions on George St and Princes St.</p> <p>Until such a route is provided, the city centre remains a cycle infrastructure desert and effective no-go area for many (potential) cyclists. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383402 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:35:46 +0000 neddie 383402@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>After 5 years and a few million quid spend on consultants, waiting for the "this is too large and expensive, let's break it down into smaller, more managable chunks"</p> <p>Repeat ad-infinitum</p> <p>When was the original City Centre Transformation? 2005? A mere 21 years ago... and no progress </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383401 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:15:30 +0000 neddie 383401@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just one more plan will fix it </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383400 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:37:46 +0000 chdot 383400@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Leading urban planners Gehl Architects have warned Edinburgh council chiefs that drastic action is needed to transform the fortunes of Princes Street, after labelling the city centre shopping hub ‘a big bus station’ </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/archive/gehl-edinburghs-princes-street-is-big-bus-station" rel="nofollow">https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/archive/gehl-edinburghs-princes-street-is-big-bus-station</a></p> <p>(2011)</p> <p>ThisIsEdinburgh </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383399 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:29:49 +0000 chdot 383399@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are CCE threads on GSt &amp; PSt. </p> <p>Now there seems to be the need for an ‘all embracing one’…</p> <p>“</p> <p>Transport and environment convener Stephen Jenkinson said he had now asked officials to come up with a new strategy, embracing Princes Street, George Street, the "cross streets" running between them, and St Andrew Square and Charlotte Square.</p> <p>He said: "All the projects are linked. We need a masterplan, potentially bringing together all the city centre projects into a programme of works to be considered by the committee.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p>