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Hello,
Edinburgh council has launched a robust 3 stage consultation exercises in relation to Granton Waterfront regeneration master plan. It sounds like this will be an inclusive and sustainable approach to development and it’s a ‘Re-Engaging’ process.
There will be three stages to the consultation as the vision for Granton Waterfront develops. Please find details about stage 1 event this week.
STAGE 1: Granton Waterfront – First consultation
Date: 8 November 2018, 2pm – 7pm
Venue: Madelvic House, 33 Granton Park Ave, Edinburgh EH5 1HS
Come along for a hot drink and a biscuit, meet the team, and share your experiences and ideas with us. This is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of Granton. All are welcome!
STAGE 2; 14 January 2019: Community event
STAGE 3: March 2019: Community event
Online questionnaire:
The online consultation opened on 02 Nov 2018 which will be closed on 22 Nov 2018.
Please find the link of the survey: https://bit.ly/2Djp6WC
To download useful documents; waterfront strategy paper, consultation brief, please visit our page: https://grantoncc.scot/waterfront
For further information, please contact: housingregeneration@edinburgh.gov.uk
We at Granton & District Community Council positively support any kind of approach which will lead towards Sustainable Development of the whole waterfront community as long as voice of the local people will be at the core.
It is also essential to make any economic benefit by preserving local nature and environment for the future generation.
Please take part in the process and make Granton waterfront a great place to live/visit.
Kind regards
Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot
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