temporary greenspace

introduction
brief introduction by Charlie, ELGT, partnership project, and the purpose of this evening...

introduction
CSGN Development fund process / details, partnership project with POLHA, Forth Ports & CEC

mapping all of Edinburghs vacant / derelict / stalled land

Western Harbour

identifying the first stage target sites

site photographs of existing condition

a vacant site within a community setting

at the feasibility stage, we explored ways we could deliver a sequence of spaces

each beginning when the housing around the space became occupied....

site photographs of existing condition

 ELGT received further funding from CSGN Development Fund for 2011/12 This was for the delivery and implementation of temporary greenspace projects in Edinburgh. A partnership between the Port of Leith Housing Association, Forth Ports, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, and City of Edinburgh Council formed to explore how best to facilitate positive changes through the use of temporary greenspace.

The proposed site has been identified by the group based on the following: 1. Key location, next to existing community and residents. 2. Visibility adjacent seen from the Western Harbour Drive bus route and overlooked by residents on Windrush Drive. 3. Desire lines a route between local facilities and nearby housing cuts across this site, again bringing people into relationship with the site.

the proposed site

the proposed alterations... a blank canvas for the communitys use!

but what is temporary landscape? ...the potential of temporary greenspaces

example in Edinburgh: Craigmillar temporary greenspace

community growing biodiversity food production habitat sport active lifestyles business and economy

... productive landscapes habitat biodiversity

before... and after

and then what? the rest of the contents are up to you.. Tell us what youd like to see, adding to this blank canvas Tell us what youd like to do here Tell us about any concerns or ideas.