Photo by SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
Sigh. Here we go again.
Developers are planning yet another hotel for Edinburgh.
Seriously, can't anyone with influence come up with an original idea for a gap site or old building in this city? I know it's a wonderful tourist destination, I know it makes millions from visitors on weekend city breaks, and gazillions from the various festivals. But come on!
Is no one ever going to stick their neck out and build something for the folks who actually live here? Is no one going to say "you know what, that old building would be perfect as an arts space or a community cafe or a small, local business hub"?
Instead, it's all about adding another gazillion to the incoming gazillions.
It's not exactly a soulless city to live in - in fact, it's probably the nicest city in the UK - but just once I'd like to see developers and the council do something for the community.
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