In pictures: Edinburgh unveils designs for £32m overhaul of historic George Street

By Tom Lowe2021-02-26T06:00:00

LDA Design’s proposals could start construction in 2023 if approved

Edinburgh council has unveiled LDA Design’s final proposed concept designs for its £32m transformation of the Scottish capital’s historic George Street.

The firm’s proposals, worked up with Tetra Tech, the new name for WYG, would see pavements on the 18th century high street significantly widened and street clutter removed to make way for improved lighting, new public spaces and a cycling thoroughfare.

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