Plans to build over 100 new homes in the heart of Fountainbridge have been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The authority has announced these plans as part of a "major regeneration" of the neighbourhood of Fountainbridge.
The location, where the Fountain Brewery formerly was, will now be home to a whole host of properties available for social rent.
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The area will be transformed as part of a development by the council, Cruden Homes (East) Ltd and Buccleuch Property. The homes will be part of an area called Leamington Square, and approximately 464 properties are in plans to be built.
Other plans include landscaping improvements, as well as over 2,700 square metres of potential retail space - which will bring local jobs alongside it.
The council is set to put 115 homes up for social rent, with 71 homes set for mid market rent. Cycle parking spaces are also included in the plans, with over 1,000 spaces set to be built as well.
The City of Edinburgh Council confirmed that work is planned to begin in 2024, and will be fully completed by 2027.
Councillor Jane Meagher, Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, said: "For years, Edinburgh has desperately needed more new social housing.
"This council is determined to tackle that shortfall and I’m delighted that we’ve secured space for over 100 new homes for social rent at Leamington Square.
"Just a stone’s throw away from the Union Canal, with great cycle links and amenities on the doorstep, the regeneration of the old brewery site is sure to prove a really popular place to live.
"The demand we are seeing for affordable and social homes is only going to increase as our city grows.
"And, while the future is challenging, together with developers and others we are doing everything within our powers to make it fairer on residents and on our environment with high quality, affordable, sustainable homes."
Carlo D'Emidio, Project Director of Cruden Homes, said: "This is a significant milestone for this flagship new development, which will see the transformation of this former brownfield site in Fountainbridge into a vibrant new community.
"Subject to our development agreement with City of Edinburgh Council, Cruden and Buccleuch will deliver highly sustainable, Net Zero homes which will sit amongst a wealth of new amenities and community spaces in the Capital's newest neighbourhood."
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