Affordable Granton Harbour homes shortlisted for Scottish Home Awards 2022<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) Heron Place development, delivered alongside Hackland + Dore Architects and CCG Scotland, has been shortlisted in two categories in the Scottish Home Awards 2022. The categories are \u2018Affordable Housing Development of the Year\u2019 and \u2018Housing Regeneration Project of the Year\u2019 in recognition of their affordable development, Heron Place, in north Edinburgh.<\/p>\n
The shortlisted development is situated at Granton Harbour and makes up a stretch of the city\u2019s large-scale waterfront regeneration programme. In total there are 46 homes for social rent, including two wheelchair accessible flats, and 58 homes for mid market rent within the development. The mid market rent flats are delivered by Persevere Developments Ltd, a subsidiary of PoLHA.<\/p>\n
The development of Heron Place contributes to the city\u2019s waterfront regeneration by transforming derelict land into a sustainable neighbourhood and addressing local housing needs. Community activities have been arranged for new residents and locals such as organised walks, courtyard events, and visits to nearby Wardie Bay beach. Tenants have also been involved in gardening within the development\u2019s central courtyard.<\/p>\n
Heather Kiteley, PoLHA Group Chief Executive said:\u00a0<\/b>\u201cIt is wonderful to see residents of Heron Place enjoying their homes and adding to the community at Granton Harbour. The development with its friendly courtyard is a joy to visit and I am proud of all those who have been involved in its planning and development as well as the ongoing engagement with those who live there. I look forward to seeing the waterfront regeneration programme continue to unfold in the months and years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manuela Molendini, Hackland + Dore Architects Associate Director said<\/b>: \u201cWorking collaboratively with PoLHA and CCG, Hackland + Dore Architects\u00a0have delivered a sensitive design response, focussing on the positive impact on the local community through a range of urban and economic improvements. The enhancement of the \u2018Public Realm\u2019, comprises of accessible amenity space with high quality landscaping, while expanding connections to the existing marina with a network of paths for pedestrians and cyclists promotes sustainable travel.<\/p>\n
Heron Place is a sustainable response to a brownfield site.\u00a0The mixed-tenure development provides a comprehensive well integrated placemaking solution that meets housing targets, and\u00a0delivers a neighbourhood where communities feel connected and can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Heron Place development has also been nominated for a further award in the Scottish Design Awards 2022 . It has been shortlisted in the Architecture: Regeneration category, and you can read more about the awards and the finalists by visiting: www.scottishdesignawards.com\/2022\/categories<\/a>.<\/p>\n