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Revised Picardy Place plans approved by Edinburgh councillors

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Revised proposals for the Picardy Place junction in Edinburgh were approved by councillors yesterday following an extended period of consultation.A special meeting of the transport and environment committee was held to consider the latest design, which incorporates a new landscaped public space for the island site at the centre of the junction.The updated plans reflected feedback from around 1000 responses to the consultation, which demonstrated a strong desire for improved public realm in the area, as well as further improvements to provision for pedestrians and cyclists.Members of full council will discuss the financial detail of plans at the next meeting on February 1.