Public spaces

A study entitled 'Edinburgh Revisited - Public Space Public Life' has been undertaken by Jan Gehl Architects on behalf of the Council.  The study looked at the quality of the pedestrian environment on Princes Street , George Street, Rose Street and connecting streets and spaces.  The findings from the study were reported to the Council's Policy and Strategy Committee on 22 February 2011 setting out the background, context and the next steps.

The study is available to download in six parts:

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life -1- introduction

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life - 2 - analysis part 1

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life - 3 - analysis part 2

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life - 4 - recommendations

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life - 5 - next step

Edinburgh revisited - public space public life - 6 - next step (continued)

For further information please contact: Karen Stevenson on 0131 469 3659 or karen.stevenson@edinburgh.gov.uk