Dunedin Street
Edinburgh, UK
The proposed development at Dunedin Street will replace an existing light industrial building with new student housing in a landscape that will improve the public realm streetscape and offer some new open space where residents and neighbours can socialise.
At ground level, an open landscape contiguous with the neighbouring development at Beaverhall Estate will provide socially valuable spaces and a connection to Beaverhall Estate’s ‘Makers Yard’ and Logie Mill beyond. Widening this connection will allow planting to improve the microclimate of this path, support biodiversity and enable some sustainable urban drainage.
The roof terrace will provide a ‘back garden’ amenity for the residents, with some areas that can be planted and tended by residents if they wish. Planting on the roof will help create a sense of shelter for residents and seasonal resources for local wildlife.
