Summerhall arts space facing major redevelopment proposals

Summarised from Edinburgh Live's report · Updated 25 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Proposals to redevelop Edinburgh's Summerhall arts venue and creative space have prompted concern from locals during public consultation.

AMA (New Town) Ltd has put forward proposals to redevelop Summerhall, a site in Edinburgh that currently functions as an arts venue, Fringe location and home to over 100 small businesses. The plans include demolishing some existing buildings and incorporating a hotel, residential units, student accommodation and commercial space, along with a 'thriving arts quarter'. The site was previously occupied by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies until 2011.

Residents and regular visitors have expressed concerns during public consultation. Freelance journalist Yannic Rack attended a consultation meeting on 7 October and said he saw little evidence of plans to protect the current tenants and creative community, noting the developer's options were 'all commercial and money-making - not much in the way of the arts'. Locals worry the redevelopment could drastically alter the character of the space, particularly given similar closures elsewhere in the city. The first phase of public consultation closes on 23 October.

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• 'We care about Summerhall - don't let it be yet another unwanted Edinburgh redevelopment''It's part of what makes the city special.'Edinburgh Live · 25 Oct, 09:00

In this story: Summerhall · Edinburgh · AMA (New Town) Ltd · Edinburgh Fringe · Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

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