Edinburgh - Housing Strategies

Question 1

demolition of block towers

Answer 1

• leith fort = stigmatisation of residents, in state of disrepair, didn’t fix socioeconomic issues
• 94 homes replaced it - 32 = social, 62 = mid-market
• creates sense of community

Question 2

restriction of short-term lets

Answer 2

• more properites available for tenants
• black market of fringe accom = places like facbook marketplace