JOINING THE DOTS
Dryden Street Streetscape Refurbishment Study

"to research and propose a scheme that reveals the character of the street, to develop a theme based on the area's industrial past and express it through street furniture and environmental art, and to design a quality environment for all users."

Exhibition

This exhibition is part of a project conceived, designed, researched and managed by local citizens.

The project aims to research the history of the street, including the surviving original tram lighting poles, and to develop themes based on this research which can inform refurbishment and improvement plans for the streetscape.

The intended outcome of the project is to produce an outline for making Dryden Street a quality environment for existing and new residents and street users, fostering a renewed sense of community and inclusion and to create a model and inspiration for similar projects elsewhere.

The next step, following consultations, will be the formulation of a detailed and fully costed project proposal for full or partial implementation in partnership with all stakeholders.

Consultation

Anyone who feels they can contribute to this project - with information, comments, skills, funds - is invited to contact the DSSRS project manager Harald Tobermann at the address below.

There will also be a public meeting on Wednesday, 14 November, 7pm at Pilrig St Paul's Church Hall where there will be an opportunity for residents and street users to discuss the project and contribute ideas. Further consultation with residents and other stakeholders will take place by post.

Credits

Thanks to the all individuals who made this project possible and who contributed in various ways to its progress, including Alisdair Scott, Andrew Hamilton, David Jamieson, Euan McCormack, Gordon Munro, Holly Brill, John Dickie, Kuan Loh, Leslie Forsyth, Marianne Mason, Mark Lazarowicz, Neil Mackenzie, Neil Renilson, Renny Nisbet, Sarah Cumings, Suzanne Ewing, Tom Clark, Irene Love, Becky Lloyd, John Russell, Andy Kennedy, Scott Ballantyne, Victoria Robertson and all the former and present residents of the street and all the former workers at Dryden Street's places of employment who contributed memories, information and photos.

This study is supported by Edinburgh Environment Partnership and the Millennium Commission

D.S.S.R.S. 17 Pilrig Street EDINBURGH EH6 5AN T 0131 554 7391 F 0131 555 5956 E drydenstreet@onetel.net.uk