We’re pleased to share a mega-update on several key road safety initiatives within our Community Council area, focused on the Merchiston Ave / Polwarth Crescent / Yeaman Place corridor. Over the past few years we have been working with the…
We want to give you an update on what has happened since the Polwarth Junction redesign consultation closed back in September. If you haven’t already seen the proposed designs, you can do so at our project webpage. First, we want to…
Merchiston and Districts Community Council believes design Option 1 best addresses the community's main concerns of pedestrian safety and community amenity, as highlighted in the 2023 Polwarth Roundabout Report.
We have seen draft plans for the new Polwarth junction design, and they look good!
The latest data confirms that our busiest neighbourhood junction demands a serious rethink.
We have been out on the streets chatting with residents about plans to make the Polwarth Junction a safer and more pleasant place to shop, linger, walk and cycle. Your responses have been largely positive, ranging from “hallelujah!” to “We’ve…