Who, How and When

Meadows to George Street is one of the winners of Sustrans Scotland’s 2017 Community Links PLUS competition, now known as Places for Everyone. Places for Everyone is an opportunity to conceptualise, design and deliver exemplary and inspirational walking, cycling and placemaking projects in Scotland.

Who’s behind the project and how is it funded?

The project is match funded by the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle.

The national transport agency for Scotland funds Places for Everyone through Sustrans Scotland.

Aecom are design consultants for this project.

Optimised Environments are design consultants for this project.

Project Timeline

2017

  • Project development
  • Project wins funding in CL Plus Design Competition

2018

  • Inception Meeting
  • Initial Engagement

2019-2021

  • Design optioneering
  • Engagement Opportunities
  • Technical feasibility
  • Preliminary Design

2022

  • Detailed design and Statutory process
  • Engagement Opportunities
  • Tender preparation

2023

  • Procurement

2024

  • Construction

Get In Touch

Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG

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