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Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site

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Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent. Work commenced today (Monday 31 March), with the project expected to be completed by summer 2026. Upon completion, the homes will provide much-needed wheelchair accommodation in a city centre location whilst incorporating innovative, energy efficient design features. A fabric first approa…

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Edinburgh returns to 1930s tenement design in social housing drive : April 2025 : News : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland - Urban Realm

The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG have commenced delivery of 19 homes for social rent at a former depot at Cowan's Close , Newington. The conservation area will play host to a tenement block and communal rear garden modelled on a 1930s tenement next door by Ebenezer Macrae. Anderson Bell + Christie with Kraft has put a new spin on this traditional approach to blend into the...

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Construction starts on new affordable homes at ex-Cowan’s Close depot site

CONSTRUCTION has started on a new development in Newington which will provide 19 wheelchair-accessible homes for social rent. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2026. A fabric first approach with high levels of insulation has been specified to ensure the homes stay warm and help prevent fuel poverty. The development will include renewable heating and energy generation with the use of Air Source Heat Pumps and Photovoltaic (solar) …

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Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site

Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent.

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