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The rise of Edinburgh's "car-lite" suburbs

Developers build upwards to create greener communities with spaces to share as they tackle the housing crisis

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David Forsyth
Jul 02, 2024
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Elements Edinburgh, in colour, in its situation to the airport’s east: Pic by Crosswind Development

“Home,” the great architect and urban planner Le Corbusier told us, “should be the treasure chest of living.” He was articulating his view that home should go beyond functionality, and provide space where people can be nourished and thrive.

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