Sailmaker Apartments make a splash!
The Sailmaker Apartments affordable housing development, built in Leith by the city council and its partners, has won a top industry award. The development of 145 homes took the title of Best Partnership in Affordable Housing at the prestigious Homes For Scotland Awards.
It was built through the National Housing Trust (NHT) scheme in a partnership between the Council, Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), Hillcrest Housing Association, Cruden and Rettie and Co.
Also commended in the same category was Merchant’s Court in Liberton, a Council-funded development of social rent and mid-market rent (MMR) properties which were delivered by Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. The Greendykes C development in Craigmillar, which features 60 MMR and social rent flats, was also shortlisted.
Focused on the theme of ‘Foundations for the Future’, the 2015 awards showcased a commitment to raising standards across the industry and to overcome barriers that can impede the building of much-needed homes.
The ceremony took place in front of an audience of around 900 senior industry representatives and their guests at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Councillor Cammy Day, Housing Convener, said: “To have one project win an award, with another one being commended, is wonderful news, and I’m delighted that the industry has recognised the effort that we are making.
“We’ve trebled the number of affordable homes by around 1,500 a year, and partnerships with developers to build another 1,000 are under way. Developing mid market rent homes through NHT allows the Council to provide high quality and eco friendly houses, to develop empty sites, and supports the house-building industry and the local economy.”
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