Can be seen here.
From Maureen Child's weekly email:
"Following extensive consultation, the Council’s Planning Committee approved the Craigmillar Urban Design Framework to form the basis for shaping future development in the area – that is, planning guidance. It outlines the progress so far, since the first CUDF in 2005, and sets a framework for the forthcoming Town Centre Masterplan. Among other things, the refreshed framework preserves Cairntows Park as open space, not available for development, affirms that a new Craigmillar community high school be part of the new town centre with land preserved for that purpose, clarifies what heights are meant by ‘four storey’ development, includes a better mix of family housing within the 33% target for the area, and takes up the issue that a Transport Action Plan is required"
Some interesting highlights of the CUDF:
"Niddrie Mains Road: An aspiration for movement within Craigmillar is to create places where pedestrians can move freely and safely. There have been examples where this aim has not been incorporated into the design of streets with pedestrians being segregated from large sections of road by pedestrian guardrail. The review aims to strengthen the principle that segregating pedestrians and vehicles is not appropriate"
"It is recommended that the Committee... progresses the requirement highlighted in the CUDF for a Transport Action Plan for Craigmillar"
"Balancing the need for a civilised living environment against the demands of motorised movement is never easy. Craigmillar is no exception. The Framework recognises that streets are an important way of connecting the new development areas with existing Craigmillar and the structure of the city. The aim is to maximise the potential opportunities presented by streets to enhance the environmental quality and sense of place in Craigmillar, giving priority to people on foot, whilst recognising that this cannot mean squeezing traffic out of the area. Local businesses, existing and new, must also be supported. Craigmillar should be a place which is easy and pleasant to move around - whether on foot, bike or public transport. Focusing on sustainable modes of transport does not exclude car use or ignore connections with the rest of the city. There is a difference between making it possible for people to use and park their cars and making them have to use their cars."
(why does these sort of statements always sound like they're trying to appease motorists?)
"A local advisory network for cycling should be developed on the Local Streets. Cycle/pedestrian only links should be provided to link these streets where necessary. Provision for cyclists should ensure safe and easy routes to the town centre, schools, and the strategic cycle network, including provision on Greendykes Road, Niddrie Mains Road and in the town centre"
"The overarching aim is for all traffic in and through Craigmillar to move at a speed no greater than 20 mph. The Local Transport Strategy is looking at the application of 20mph speed limits across all types of roads in the city including roads such as Niddrie Mains Road. Niddrie Mains Road is still seen within the community as being a barrier between communities north and south of the road and reducing speeds may be a way of overcoming this perception. Any change to the speed limit along Niddrie Mains Road would be subject to the outcomes of the Local Transport Strategy and further consultation"
"The default planned provision is for one space per dwelling to allow for car ownership to grow from the currently low levels without needing a major change of approach" ?!?!?
"Safe, secure and accessible cycle storage for each home and public facility should be provided"
"The design of cycle parking facilities should be an integral consideration in the detailed design. Secure cycle parking should be accommodated within buildings at ground floor level for all residents. Secure cycle parking should be accommodated as part of a strategic network of cycle parking provision. It should be closely related to concentrations of public facilities and also nodes of public transport activity e.g., close to tram stops and the library"
"New cycling facilities are planned for Hunter’s Hall Park, including a regional track cycling facility, a BMX track and closed road loop, with the aim of creating a cycling hub round the Jack Kane Centre"
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