The State of Leith Walk
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Leith Walk is one of the most important streets in Edinburgh, in fact I would argue one of the top 5 - Princes St being number 1. It is important not just because of it’s history but because it links the Waterfront to the city centre and the graceful curve of Leith Walk provides an example of stunning architecture and a beautiful vista.
It is very unlikely now that the tram will come down Leith Walk. This is a shame because the air quality is just not good enough especially for the children who live and go to school and nursery in the area. Leith Walk could have become a continental boulevard with hotels, shops, restaurants and bars open in the evenings.
If the decision is made not to have a tram going down Leith Walk in the foreseeable future, the trees which were taken away to make way for the trams must go back. We also need new pavements and central reservations and after that a programme to improve the shopfronts. Watch this space!
Also see a constituents blog on this subject: http://www.fayyoung.org/?p=1629