The Council is looking at how the public realm around Drylaw shopping centre on Ferry Road could be improved.
The improvements would make the area safer and more accessible for pedestrians.
AtkinsRéalis has prepared a . These include
- widening pavements to create more pedestrian space
- creating informal crossings for pedestrians to use
- improving the appearance of the area through planters, lighting, etc.
- general repair.
The improvements are to the public realm only. They will not involve the shopping centre itself, which is not owned or maintained by the Council.
On 13 May 2025, the . Detailed designs have been prepared by AtkinsRéalis and were . The final designs will be published here once available.