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"Edinburgh Canal Strategy"
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Posted 14 years ago #
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with the canal linking up with facilities like the Climbing Arena
Like it already does? (although bikes have to be carried up steep steps)
breathe new life into the city's own network
Erroneous use of the word network to describe something that runs from A to B without any branches (a la tram "network")
Apart from that pedantry, it's a positive step. Although like "Edinburgh Quay" and "Ocean Point", I'm sure some consultants will make a few bucks coming up with a silly name for an area that already has a name.
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"Erroneous use of the word network"
Perhaps we could campaign for the completion of the proposed (canal) extension to Leith...
Posted 14 years ago # -
we'd have to prepare for an influx of EEN posters going "THIS VANITY TOY BOAT PROJECT WILL NEVER BE COMPLETED. SCRAP IT NOW"
Posted 14 years ago # -
@kaputnik
TRUE!!
Posted 14 years ago # -
...take a canoe to work.
I wonder if this might lead to pressure for secure canoe parking at workplaces, and an own-brand canoe/kayak cycle trailer?
Actually, Duncan Crary in NY was known as 'the canoe guy' or something when he commuted to work that way, and I'm sure someone was doing the same along the Thames a while ago. I always thought the new little houses next to the canal at Leamington were quite nice, but probably a bit difficult to build a floating garage to store bikes and things.
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"I always thought the new little houses next to the canal at Leamington were quite nice"
and too expensive for anyone to want to buy apparently...
and they face north.
Though less exposed to the wind, and rising sea levels, than the ones at Leith, Newhaven, Granton etc.
Posted 14 years ago # -
and they face north.
And they face a decrepit brewery which is likely to remain so for at least the next few years...
Posted 14 years ago # -
"And they face a decrepit brewery which is likely to remain so for at least the next few years..."
and may well be replaced with trendy tower blocks!
Posted 14 years ago # -
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Ratho-39canal-village39-developers-hope.6571782.jp
(Ratho IS in Edinburgh)
Posted 14 years ago # -
Wester Hailes will be branded a "community canal" The mind boggles as to why, seeing as - to the best of my knowledge - there's no facilities on the canal between Slateford aqueduct and Ratho! It will take more than a few silly signs and straplines to give the community more chances to make use of the canal (beyond walking down it)
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"there's no facilities on the canal between Slateford aqueduct and Ratho!"
There is a wide bit at Wester Hailes ('turning hole'?)
When it was first planned to reopen the canal (15+ years ago) there was a lot effort made by WH locals to get a marina (really). But it got cut out of the final plans.
This might be a revival - or just cynical signage...
Posted 14 years ago # -
"A marina at Wester Hailes? Ned central? Shurely shome terrible mishtake?"
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3350402
Posted 14 years ago # -
'turning hole'
Ah, you are fluent in bargespeak!
Posted 14 years ago # -
I had a canal holiday once.
Posted 14 years ago # -
I had a canal holiday once.
In Wester Hailes?
Posted 14 years ago # -
"In Wester Hailes?"
Not quite - across the Pennines.
Not all rural.
Posted 14 years ago # -
Some user education still needed, though...
On my way home tonight on the towpath near Kingsknowe Station, I came up behind two pedestrians ambling along and taking up the full width of the path. One juvenile and one a little older. Both with cropped hair, wearing synthetic baggy tracksuits with trainers and looking thin and unhealthy. The older carried an open can of beer. You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them.
Me - "ting ting" (using my bell, not my high precision voice)
Them - no reaction
Me, now quite a bit closer "ting"
Them - no apparent reaction
Me, now actually travelling well below the 6mph speed limit and right behind them - "Can I come by please?"
One of them - "You could if you were on foot, but you're on a bike and this is a footpath, so I'm not going to let you by"
Me - "No, actually this is National Cycle Route 75. That's what the signs mean"
Them - no reaction, so at this point I'm afraid I pushed past them and carried on.As I say, some user education required before the canal zone can be a total success...
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"You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them."
But chav has four letters? As do many other words which have sprung to mind whilst dealing with their compatriots! :-x
Just remember next time you see them that the big ring and your airzound have good comedy potential ;-)
Posted 14 years ago # -
"'turning hole'"
Winding hole I think.
Posted 14 years ago # -
"Winding hole"
That's the one!!
Only went on one holiday...
Posted 14 years ago # -
Consultation on future of canal and towpath, Edinburgh - Wester Hailes - Ratho ... please submit comments ...
Posted 14 years ago # -
"You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them."
Foxtrot
Uniform
DeltaAirzounds are the best for such scenarios
Posted 14 years ago # -
@ Greenroofer
Get a snow plough fitted to the front of your bike and plough them 'November Echo Delta's' into the drink!!!
I can see canoeing to work being very cold in winter, plus not everyone works on the canal. When it freezes you could drive.... ah some neds proved that one wrong.
Posted 14 years ago # -
"
Consultation on a Edinburgh Canal Strategy: comments invited by 17 DecSince its re-birth as part of the Millennium Link Project, the Union Canal has come a long way from a derelict backwater to one of Edinburgh 's most important assets. The Union Canal is now enjoyed on a daily basis by people for a variety of uses such as boating, rowing, walking, cycling and fishing. The Canal is also a focus for new development, particularly at Fountainbridge, for new moorings, marinas and canal-focused community activities. However, as the Canal is developed, its special environment must also be protected with its benefits shared by the wider community. To ensure that this happens The City of Edinburgh Council and British Waterways Scotland are preparing a Strategy for the Union Canal within the Edinburgh area.
An Edinburgh Canal Strategy Consultation Document has now been approved by the City of edinburgh Council Planning Committee for consultation purposes. A supporting planning committee report is also available.
The consultation will run from Monday 11th October - Friday 17th December 2010.
A number of public workshops will be held during the consultation period including:
Monday 22 November - Polwarth Parish Church - 6pm
Wednesday 24 November - Tollcross Community Centre - 6pm
Saturday 20 November - Reunion Canal Boat - Edinburgh Quay from 10am - 12pm, Harrison Park from 12.30 - 2.30pm. Feel free to take the trip down the canal between 12 and 12.30 or at 2.30pmIf you wish to be involved with the consultation contact Kate Hopper for more details.
"
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1http://marchmontandsciennes.blogspot.com/2010/10/consultation-on-edinburgh-canal.html
Posted 14 years ago # -
This this seems to be out for consultation again.
The council link above now goes to a document dated May 2011
http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/media-centre/press-releases/draft-edinburgh-canal-strategy-launched
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1
"opportunities to make the canal into a recognisable place"
"Appropriate width - Where the towpath is too narrow consideration should be given to widening to sustain multiple use"
"Signs and speed limits and traffic calming measures"
etc.
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/4545/edinburgh_canal_strategy_consultation_draft-pt_3
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"
planningedin:#edincouncil staff are meeting British Waterways Scotland to discuss finalising the Union Canal Strategy http://t.co/z9GzewVd #whatwedo
Original Tweet: http://api.twitter.com/1/planningedin/status/118675928657313792
"It's CEC Twitter day - #whatwedo
Posted 13 years ago # -
We cycle along the canal most weeks as part of our weekly evening cycle up to the reservoirs. I have cycked along it for a number of years and remember when it ended just short of Wester Hailes. Its much improved since then and with the addition of the new LED lights along the final stretch its great. The access used to be a little limited but recently the new accomodation along its banks have incressed the access. I like cycling along the canal now and plan to head further afield. We've been out to Ratho and found the path pretty roapy and littered with lots of puddles. Its a real shame ss these large multiple puddles put us off cycling the canal exclusively.
Dave C
Posted 13 years ago # -
Buy some mudguards
HTH
Posted 13 years ago # -
Some interesting discussion of prospects here.
Canal strategy aims to unlock potential of 200 year old Edinburgh waterway
"At the launch officials were keen to emphasise the Canal Strategy was not just another wishlist, highlighting a series of developments that are to go ahead in the coming months."
Posted 13 years ago #
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