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“Brewing New Life” Creating a Canalside Community “Brewing New Life” Creating a Canalside Community Report of Visioning Day 18th February 2012 www.fountainbridgeci.org.uk Contents Introduction and Background Brewing New Life - visioning day 1. Social Mixed, affordable housing Eco sustainable housing The creation of new neighbourhoods 2. Recreation and Culture Outdoor life space Our past history A strong arts presence 3. The Local Economy Small scale business development Light industrial units Social Enterprise & Training 4. The Environment The human scale of the development ’Greening’ the site Social space 5. Napier University/ Canalside park. Design of the flats Student housing Canalside park as a significant feature Site Walk General Discussion Conclusions/Actions Appendices Attendees Steering Group Members Introduction Fountainbridge Canal side Initiative (FCI) is a group of community activists and local groups coming together to play a part in the development of the former brewery site at Fountainbridge. Our aim is to create a viable and sustainable new local community in Fountainbridge recognising the needs of local people by ensuring that community consultation and input is included in any and all development plans. We want to work with developers with a view to acquiring a space for a canal community hub, led, driven and managed by the community. Background FCI came into being due to community interest in the development of the former brewery site. An initial gathering was held in August 2011 when over 50 people turned up to find out more and suggest how they would like to see the site developed. From this event a Steering Group was formed. Between September 2011 and February 2012 information was gathered, links were made with a variety of organisations and interested parties and the group became constituted. Also during this period much of the site was purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council from Lloyds/TSB Bank and Cityheart. Map of Site Area A from Edinburgh Quay to Gilmore Park/Leamington Road - owned by City of Edinburgh Council and a smaller portion of site next to Edinburgh Quay (old Freer Street) owned by The Royal Bank of Scotland Area B from Gilmore Park (Lift bridge) to St Peter’s Place/ Viewforth - owned entirely by City of Edinburgh Council Area C from Viewforth to Gibson Terrace - ownership split between Cityheart and City of Edinburgh Council. Cityheart are the developers for Napier University. The construction work is being carried out by Pochin Construction Ltd and the area includes a public amenity area, and student accommodation - City of Edinburgh Council - who propose to build a new Boroughmuir High School on the site ‘Brewing new life’ – visioning day At the initial gathering it had been agreed that the steering group would hold a second community event to bring everyone up to speed on progress and in line with this ‘Brewing New Life’ - a visioning day - was planned. The purpose of this event was to: • generate discussion, support and ideas • see what local people and groups thought most important • help prioritise the direction of the group • bring in new people and contacts • get a strong mandate from the community to move FCI forward Format of the day Registration and Welcome Break Out Groups – 1. Social 2. Culture & Recreation 3. Economic 4. Environment 5. Napier site and park Walks around site Feedback General Discussion Over 80 people attended the day, 36 of whom were new to the group. Local MP, councillors, and political candidates were represented and reps from all the local Community councils, churches and local organisations. Robin Blacklock from Grosvenor Developments at North Fountainbridge and Rosemary Way from Dunedin Canmore Housing Association were both engaged in the discussions. Students from Napier University filmed the day. Promotion of the event was by mail shot, school bag drop, electronic mailing lists and coverage in the Scotsman, evening news and STV. We had lively group discussions which generated exciting, practical and innovative ideas. People then indicated their favourite ideas, some of which had been gathered from the initial event last August. This enabled us to have a clearer view of the local priorities and the key issues that were of concern to local people. The discussion groups were organised into four topics: Social, Recreation and Culture, Economy and Environment. As the contractors, Pochin Construction Ltd, are already on site, building student accommodation and a park for Napier University, a fifth group was organised to update people on the latest developments here. 1. Social Mixed, affordable housing Eco sustainable housing The creation of new neighbourhoods Mixed, affordable housing This was seen as a top priority for this site. Ideas put forward emphasised the need for variety, not single large blocks. • No to faceless concrete • Quality of Architecture – glass jungle has extended far enough – let’s have some beautiful buildings • Mixed affordable, aesthetic, social, sustainable • Family housing so families can stay in the area • Colony type houses with gardens • Self build small plots Eco sustainable housing There was also a lot of interest from the community in ecological and sustainable buildings. • Eco housing, zero carbon housing • Use canal water as heat exchange system • Lighting/power using solar/renewable energy • Get Hab Oakus involved (Kevin McLeod’s from Grand Designs - eco housing development company) Creating new neighbourhoods There was a strong theme throughout the day about the importance of creating vibrant communities on this site. The mix of housing would enable local families to stay in the area, and provide an age and social mix creating a real neighbourhood. • Social housing- mix of tenures, joint equity etc • Sheltered housing – ageing population requires security and neighbourliness • Modern neighbourhood needs a mix of all ages and houses for young families • Link with Tollcross primary school “High quality mixed housing – all ages, family sizes, income ranges this is what builds communities” “I want to live right by the canal in a sheltered ground floor flat!” “Send a message to the Council – stop turning a working class residential area into a ghetto for transients, dominated by HMO’s party flats, managed apartments and student halls. This site should provide services for local families – workshops, play areas, housing and Greenspace.” There were many suggestions for ways to create a sense of community . • Providing space for two local family projects who may need new premises in the near future • A community hall • Free indoor social/community space • Youth facilities • Children’s play areas • Community Resource Centre – advice, benefits, legal etc. • Strong links to new school, access and joint use • Activities and businesses that keep it active at night – not a dead place Dunedin Canmore Slateford Eco housing 2. Recreation and Culture Outdoor life space Our past history A strong arts presence There was recognition that any thriving and vibrant community is not a closed community - it attracts visitors, tourists and people from the wider population. “Need to attract people to area to create a neighbourhood” Outdoor life space Many suggestions focused on the importance of having a water-side site in the heart of the city. The site represents a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to create a new vibrant canal quarter. This should be expanded and fully utilised by all residents and visitors - the need to make this accessible, lively and interesting should form a key objective of this development. • More water space – create a further basin to form a hub or core, creating a unique sense of place • More ‘Blue space’ (waterspace) to attract activities and increase value of housing – improve safety at night / bring along audience for local businesses • Develop access points to the canal • Interface- walkway –access eg Polwarth/Yeaman footbridge • Boats – recreational and boat building • Boat storage/repairs – for canoeists and rowers • Marina and slipways • Water wildlife centre • Kayak and canoe rental centre and lessons • Base for Forth Canoe club • Open water swim area (Triathlon training) • Firms sponsoring open space The canal also offers other recreational possibilities such as a “Commonweal’ Baths” Spa/ thermal baths for elderly people and families, during daytime subsidised overtly by higher priced sessions for city workers and others, during the evening. • Look at canal St Martin in Paris for inspiration • Walkway improvements and canal walks • Cultural boat trips • Better cycle access for student housing and the new school as well as existing traffic with a protected path for walkers, friendly for Saturday cyclists – parking facilities, smooth surfaces, ramps, etc • Seats along the canal and toilet facilities • Canal boat for craft making courses – pottery, art, stained glass etc. • Sheds/space for sports equipment for communal use • Use St Kentigern Church as a canoe hire centre • Activity space – skateboarding/BMX park, open, safe place for kids, encourage sports for youth, youth activities will bring in customers for local businesses Our past history Many participants felt that the history of Fountainbridge and the canal terminus should not be lost in the desire to present the development as a modern trendy place to live. There were a number of ideas about how this could in some way brought to life such as a industrial heritage museum/interpretation centre • Social History of Tollcross brought forward– attached to Canal Visitor Centre • History
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