Despite the inevitable delays caused by the pandemic, building projects and developments have continued to change Edinburgh over the last year.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile other green-lit projects have been earmarked for completion over the coming months and years, from a 1,000-seated concert hall in the Old Town to hundreds of new homes being created in Fountainbridge.<\/p>\n
But what are the buildings that will be making the news in the longer term?<\/p>\n
The website http:\/\/www.skyscrapercity.com<\/a> lists many developments yet to receive full planning approval here are 13 of the most eye-popping.<\/p>\n Currently in pre-planning, this huge 1.3billion plan would transform 120 acres of Granton, adding 3,312 homes, a primary school, a healthcare facility, 9,065m of commercial and retail space, and a coastal park. If all goes well it will be completed in 2037.<\/p>\n Photo: Collective Architecture, Studio for New Realities, ADP Architecture, Cooper Cromar<\/p>\n Elements Edinburgh is a developent that will build 2,500 homes on 65 acres of land in Ingliston, along with 95,000m of office space, three hotels with a total of 891 rooms, a 131 room aparthotel, 8,200m of retail and leisure space, and a new Edinburgh Airport access road. It's currently in the planning phase.<\/p>\n Photo: Corstorphine + Wright<\/p>\n Currently in the pre-planning phase, the 80 million Edinburgh Innovation Park, in Mullselburgh, would develop a 50 acre area to create a National Food & Drink Enterprise Centre,and Innovation Centre for food and drink sector SMEs, a hotel, offices and shops.<\/p>\n Photo: 10 Design<\/p>\n Currently on hold, the Quaich Project would see a 25million multi-function performance pavilion built in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, including indoor and outdoor performance and events venues, and a garden reception building with visitor centre, viewing gallery and cafe.<\/p>\n Photo: wHY, GRAS, Groves-Raines Architects<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Excerpt from:<\/p>\n 13 bold and futuristic developments which will change Edinburgh's skyline - if planning permission is granted - Edinburgh News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Despite the inevitable delays caused by the pandemic, building projects and developments have continued to change Edinburgh over the last year. Meanwhile other green-lit projects have been earmarked for completion over the coming months and years, from a 1,000-seated concert hall in the Old Town to hundreds of new homes being created in Fountainbridge Continue reading