Residents are invited to help shape their local neighbourhoods as part of a major public consultation on the future of the capital.
The Call for Ideas consultation, which runs from today (29 June) until 30 September, invites locals to pitch proposals for City Plan 2040 – the city’s upcoming local development plan.
Under the scheme, residents, community groups, and local businesses can submit visions for any specific area of Edinburgh, ranging from minor single-building reuses to whole district redevelopments.
The council has confirmed that every submission will be evaluated as officers prepare to outline long-term policies for housing, transport, and public space.
Planning Convener, Councillor Joan Griffiths, urged communities to collaborate on ideas that could improve local living conditions and boost affordable housing options.
Cllr Griffiths said: “Your idea could cover proposals for new buildings and homes, improving how you get around, additional spaces for playing, sports or growing food or ideas to reuse important buildings.
“It would be good to know why you think it’s important for your area and why it would make a difference. Your local knowledge will help us focus on making change where it is needed.
“My vision is that you can help us create City Plan 2040 to strengthen communities and make sure that they look after the wellbeing of their residents.
“We want to build attractive places where people can afford to buy or rent their homes, walk to educational and healthcare facilities, enjoy cultural and sporting activities and easily access sustainable transport to visit other parts of Edinburgh.”
The local authority is encouraging communities to use surveys, drop-in events, and exhibitions to gather ideas before submitting them online by the autumn deadline.
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