£71m contract agreed for new homes as part of major Granton regeneration

Scotland’s largest net-zero housing development will see 444 new homes built after councillors in Edinburgh agreed a new £71 million contract.£71m contract agreed for new homes as part of major Granton regenerationImpression of Western Villages by Cooper CromarPart of the City of Edinburgh Council’s major £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront, the Western Villages project will be taken forward by CCG (Scotland) Ltd following a competitive tender process.On track to begin construction in mid-2022, Western Villages will offer a mix of one, two- and three-bedroom flats with wheelchair accessible homes and a range of tenure options including social, mid-market rent and homes for sale. The masterplan for the area will take account of the sea views and the nearby parkland, and will focus on active travel, electric car charging points, car club spaces and public transport links.The decision was taken by the Finance and Resources Committee yesterday.Partnering with CCG (Scotland) and architect Cooper Cromar in the creation of the new housing, the council is also adopting CCG’s new Net Zero Home housebuilding standard for this build which will support its ambition of achieving net zero by 2030. This standard brings improved insulation, low carbon heating and renewable technology that will help the council make big strides in building sustainable housing for its residents.Over the next 15 years, 3,500 net-zero carbon homes, a low energy heat network, a primary school, health centre, commercial and cultural spaces, sustainable transport provision and a new coastal park are all planned to be delivered in Granton Waterfront alongside progress underway in growing a cultural and arts cluster.