Recent changes in the rural-urban fringe

Question 1

Traffic congestion in Aberdeen

Answer 1

• The AWPR is a bypass along the Western edge of Aberdeen
• It was built to try and reduce traffic congestion in Aberdeen
• Traffic going from the south to north Aberdeen and vice versa often caused traffic problems along Anderson drive
• This has reduced traffic in and around Anderson drive

Question 2

A high demand for family housing

Answer 2

• In Countesswells there is a combination of large luxury housing built by Barratt and more affordable housing built by Stewart Milne. This new rural-urban housing development includes a Sainsbury’s and a primary school
• As well Cala has built luxury housing in Milltimber, Cults and Craibstone
• Dandara has built houses in Countesswells
• Malcolm Allen have built luxury houses in Milltimber

Question 3

Not enough business happening in the NE

Answer 3

• To boost commerce in the NE the Drum Property Group built a business park
• The developers involved local people in the decision making process including the provision of amenities
• The business park includes a hotel, nursery, gym, tennis courts, bistro and several cafes
• All of these amenities draw businesses in
• As well it is near traffic links so is easy to access for the workforce