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Sustainability
PARC have a strong commitment to sustainability.
PARC is managed by the EDI Group Ltd, which as an organisation uses the Triple Bottom Line approach in appraising its developments, and therefore every project has to reflect an environmental, social and financial return. Each element of project delivery is evaluated as part of the larger sustainable programme.
PARC also employ environmental consultancy Ecodyn www.ecodyn.com who worked with PARC and the local community to create a Design Guide which sets the standard of development to which PARC aspires.
In addition, we are embracing the Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Building www.edinburgh.gov.uk and are actively exploring the use of on site renewable energy provision and increased efficiency in construction.
Examples of these are the delivery of a solar thermal energy system, improved insulation, design and orientation and the delivery of porous paving in street design assisting in the Sustainable Urban Drainage System by dealing with water attenuation at source.
PARC has also commissioned Ramboll Whitby Bird to undertake a feasibility study on the provision of a Combined Heat and Power system within Craigmillar. This study should be completed by the end of 2008 and would seek to be incorporated within the development of the new Town Centre. The Combine Heat and Power System would aim to provide a more cost effective and efficient energy system for the people of Craigmillar and set standards for similar developments throughout Scotland.
Sustainability is also about long term development of communities and we are committed to developing programmes on education, economic, social and community development to enhance the lives of current and future residents in Craigmillar. Such programmes include:
• Bursary Schemes in schools to encourage pupils to further and higher education
• The Business and Labour Charter matching job and business opportunities to our developments
• Community Legacy Opportunities in the development of private parks, maintenance of public spaces, sports facilities and the CHP System.
