A new 3,000-home development in west Edinburgh has been recommended for approval by officials (Image: Crosswind Developments)
A new 3,000-home development project may be built on a site which used to be a runway for an in Edinburgh. The proposal is a part of £1 billion development alloted for the construction of a new community on a 29-hectae brownfield site in west Edinburgh.
The development has been recommended for approval by officials at the city council, reports .
Proposed by Crosswind Developments, the project would have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom houses, office space, shops, school, active travel routes as well as an urban park.
The plans for the development named Elements , were submitted in February months after the local authority became the first city council in Scotland to declare a “housing emergency”.
The final call on the project will be made on December 18 by councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee.
The development is proposed by Crosswind Developments (Image: Crosswind Developments)
According to Crosswind Development’s plans, more than 1,000 of the proposed properties would be affordable housing to reduce housing pressure in the city.
The proposed site is situated near the residential neighbourhoods of Cammo, East Craigs, and South Gyle, less than 300 meters from Edinburgh Gateway station, which provides access to both train and tram services.
David Kelman, project director at Crosswind Developments, said: “We are pleased to be moving forward with this transformative project, which aligns closely with Edinburgh’s City Plan 2030.
“Our vision is to create a sustainable, inclusive community that enhances west Edinburgh and benefits future generations.
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“We are hopeful that the subcommittee will support our proposals, and we look forward to working collaboratively with the council to advance our shared ambition for the city.”
According to the developers, a “car-lite” neighbourhood with about 9km (five miles) of designated walking and cycling routes to “reflect the increased opportunities for those who live and work here” is in the plans
The housing project will also showcase open space and leisure facilities for play, recreation and sport, including a 4.5-hectare urban park.