| Future Development & Regeneration
Cityby the sea Situated on the shores of the Firth of Forth, the Edinburgh Waterfront at Granton is one of the most significant regeneration developments in Scotland, if not Europe.
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50% of EdinburghŐs future housing needs will be met at the Waterfront Ó Waterfront Edinburgh Ltd is a joint venture between The City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Enterprise, which together own 120 acres of land at Granton with 1.3km of accessible waterfront. The Master Plan The urban design framework in the Llewelyn Davies Master Plan will allow development for: Ą	up to 8,000 new houses, 15% of which will be affordable to those on low incomes Ą	offices and other business uses that will allow the area to become a major employment location, together with an element of industrial activity Ą	two neighbourhood centres that will provide local shopping, in one case a supermarket, and other community services Ą	two new primary schools Ą	hotel and leisure facilities that will make the area a new leisure destination A city quarter by the sea The companyŐs vision is to transform the Edinburgh Waterfront at Granton into a new city quarter with striking economic opportunities Đ a sustainable community where quality of life is unmatched. Waterfront Edinburgh Limited is committed to leading the way with a vision for inclusive, sustainable communities. The mission for Waterfront Edinburgh is to progress the development and implementation of the social, physical and economic regeneration of the Granton Waterfront. The development of the Granton Waterfront offers an opportunity to remodel an industrialised and largely inaccessible area into a city waterfront of international stature. With the correct mix of residential, commercial and retail properties, combined with leisure and tourism infrastructure, residents, workers and visitors can share streets, buildings and open spaces, day and night, throughout the year.