University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962), 1950-1964
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/1
Scope and Contents
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962) consists of:
- background information, (1950-1962)
- preparation documents, (1961)
- preparation photographs, (c1961)
- drafts and final booklet published, (1962-1963)
- architectural model, (1962)
- photographs of architectural models, (1961-1962)
- lectures and articles, (c1961-1964)
- general maps and plans, (c1960)
- demolition maps and plans, (c1960)
Dates
- 1950-1964
Creator
- Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates (1962-:) (Organization)
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
5 files, 8 plan files and 1 plan box
Conditions Governing Access
Material relating to living individuals may be restricted under the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Robert Hogg Matthew first proposed the University of Edinburgh/Nicolson Street Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) in 1960. This would bring together the University of Edinburgh, the Corporation of the City of Edinburgh and private enterprise to create one coherent redevelopment plan. Percy Johnson-Marshall was appointed Planning Consultant to the University of Edinburgh in 1962 following a viability survey and interim report the previous year. His scheme proposed a tripartite megastructure, with upper-level pedestrian circulation and traffic segregation. The Nicolson Street commercial area would be flanked by University structures to the west and an area, designated for redevelopment by the Corporation for housing purposes, to the east. The University development proceeded on the assumption that the CDA would achieve statutory status, with Johnson-Marshall supervising its design and negotiating with the City Planning Department of the Corporation of the City of Edinburgh and, for a time, a private developer, Ravenseft Properties Limited. The CDA was superseded by the South Side Local Plan ( 1975) , prepared for the Corporation by Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates. Johnson-Marshall remained planning consultant to the University until 1985, with Bristo Square, designed by Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates, and completed in 1982, the final element to the University's unfinished scheme.
Extent
3 metres
Physical Description
5 files, 8 plan files and 1 plan box
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 11 February 2004
Sarah Higgins 11 February 2004
- Architectural Models
- Architecture, Designs and Plans
- Campus Planning
- City Planning
- City Planning and Redevelopment Law
- Corporation of the City of Edinburgh (1921-1975)
- Corporation of the City of Edinburgh, City Planning Department. City Planning Department
- Demolition
- Edinburgh -- Scotland
- Johnson-Marshall, Percy, 1915-1993 (professor of urban design and regional planning, University of Edinburgh)
- Lectures and Lecturing
- Maps
- Matthew, Sir Robert Hogg, 1906-1975 (architect)
- Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates (1962-:)
- Photographs
- Ravenseft Properties Ltd (fl1960s-:)
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University)
Creator
- Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates (1962-:) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk