Changes in eidnburgh

Question 1

What changed with st James quarter

Answer 1

St James Quarter was completed in 2021 with many high end shops and restaurants

Question 2

Why did st James quarter happen

Answer 2

The old St James Centre was no longer fit for purpose and had a dated, unsightly exterior

Question 3

What happened with multrees walk and rose street

Answer 3

They have been pedestrianised so users can shop without concern for cars

Question 4

Why did this happen to multrees walk and rose street

Answer 4

Because This gives a more enjoyable experience for the shopper and improves air quality in the area. It also makes it safer for shoppers

Question 5

What happened with the widening of pavements on princess street/george iv bridge

Answer 5

The pavements on the shopping side of Princes St have been widened/George IV Bridge and other parts of the CBD have had ‘temporary’ footpath widening measures

Question 6

Why did this happen to princess street/george iv bridge

Answer 6

widened to cope with the increasing amount of shoppers and pedestrians in the area/as a result of the coronavirus outbreak to give more space to pedestrians

Question 7

What happened with trams

Answer 7

Trams have been built from Edinburgh airport to new haven

Question 8

Why did this happen with trams

Answer 8

To Improve air quality of Edinburgh’s CBD and to also provide public transport options for commuters

Question 9

What happened with the Scotsman newspaper

Answer 9

It moved its offices out of the North Bridge in the CBD to an inner city location at Holyrood in 2015

Question 10

Why did this happen with the Scotsman newspaper

Answer 10

Cheaper

Question 11

What happened with the Johnny walker experience

Answer 11

The old House of Fraser building has been converted into a unique whisky distillery experience ‘Johnny Walker Group’, which has 7 floors of tasting, eating and education on whisky

Question 12

Why did this happen with the Johnny walker experience

Answer 12

This is because it is a prime area to attract tourists who are in the CBD and want to have a Scottish whisky experience. Due to its ever changing experiences and rooftop bar, this also attracts locals/workers in the area

Question 13

What happened with the LEZ

Answer 13

In 2022 Edinburgh Council introduced the ELEZ, with charges applying from June 1st 2024

Question 14

Why did this happen with the LEZ

Answer 14

Cleaner air and healthier people and communities

Question 15

What happened on Tay street

Answer 15

The government subsidies for double glazing and new bathrooms

Question 16

Why did this happen on Tay street

Answer 16

To attract new people to live in the area and sue the services

Question 17

What happened at fountain park

Answer 17

A retail centre was built in brownfield site

Question 18

Why did this happen at fountain park

Answer 18

To provide dining and entertainment to encourage people to go to the area and also provide new job opportunities

Question 19

What happened to Edinburgh printmakers

Answer 19

It was an abandoned warehouse upgraded into art spaces

Question 20

Why did this happen to Edinburgh printmakers

Answer 20

Attracts people to visit and spend money in the area and discourages vandalism

Question 21

What happened to India quay

Answer 21

Luxury flats and affordable housing was developed

Question 22

Why did this happen to India quay

Answer 22

To boost the local economy which encourages less pollution and investment into the environment of the area

Question 23

What happened with counter coffee

Answer 23

It was coffe shop built along the canal

Question 24

Why did this happen with counter coffee

Answer 24

Attracts tourist tp eat and spend money in the area and also attracts business and job opportunities

Question 25

What happened with Boroughmuir high school

Answer 25

The new high school was built closer to the canal

Question 26

Why did this happen to Boroughmuir high school

Answer 26

Improves education in this part of the city and encourages families to move there