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Idea #10: In pursuit of high-density housing

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May 04, 2026
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THE concept of the ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ is all about providing important local amenities within a short distance from where people live.

And, clearly, that requires relatively dense housing. Four-storey apartment blocks hugging narrow, intimate streets - anyone?

Edinburgh now operates a city plan - City Plan 2030, adopted in November two years ago - …

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