A raft of ‘affordable homes’ and a space for people from the care system are set to welcome their first inhabitants at Granton Harbour under new plans.
A seven-bedroom independent living home and office space with an adjoining one-bedroom flat will open for the use of Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust to support people in the care system.
Dean and Cauvin provide accommodation for young people from age 15-21 as well as supporting their transition to living independently.
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Young adults who visited the site and will be moving into the Dean and Cauvin’s unit said: “We’re looking forward to fewer stairs, better beds, having double glazing and having better showers.
“Excited to be the first group of people to be staying there. Great that it’s next to the seaside!”
Staff from Dean and Cauvin commented: “There will be nicer conditions for staff and it will be good to have a nicer sleep-in room for staff.
“The new office being on the ground floor will mean it is closer to the main living space so everyone can stay connected. It should feel much more like a home. Bigger windows will allow in more light and fresh air.
“We’re most excited about having a laundry room and a nice dining area for everyone to eat together and socialise. It'll be nice to have a purpose-built space just for us.”
Of the 306 properties that will welcome their first tenants in autumn 2023, 96 Harbour Homes are understood to be affordable and will provide social housing, whilst 130 Harbour Lettings will be available as mid market rent.
The remaining 80 properties will be set aside for social rent homes for Cairn Housing Association.
Heather Kiteley, group chief executive of Harbour, said: “This development is going to offer so much to the local community in Granton and continue our dedication to providing affordable homes in Edinburgh.
“The progress that has been made at this site is great to see and I can’t wait to see the finished high-quality homes.”
Jason MacGilp, Cairn Housing Association chief executive, added: “It is great to see the progress of this important development and we are looking forward to its completion this year.
“Our thanks go to the contractor team at CCG for their hard work on this high-quality scheme.
“Cairn are delighted to be working in partnership with Harbour Homes and with the Edinburgh City Council to make a positive contribution to meeting housing needs and the wider regeneration of the waterfront.”
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