Edinburgh's New Town, built between 1767 and 1850, is one of
Europe's finest neoclassical neighbourhoods, a triumph of town
planning, with UNESCO World Heritage status. But the importance of
the New Town goes far beyond the quality of its architecture.
Nearly 250 years after it was built, today it is not only a
carefully conserved Georgian neighbourhood but a vibrant community
in which people from all walks of life thrive in harmonious
surroundings. Those include over 7,000 residential properties of
enormous variety, and its shops, schools, pubs, restaurants and
community facilities, which contribute to its unique quality of
life and attract visitors from around the world. This book
celebrates the history and achievements of the New Town. Through
photos, drawings, historic maps and aerial photography, the authors
explore the New Town's origins in the philiosophy of the
Enlightenment and the role of politics, land ownership, finance,
design and materials in its development. This is a friendly and
accessible introduction to the exteriors and interiors of its
buildings, with a walking tour included, drawing on both historic
maps and modern satellite images. It links the New Town to current
debates on urban architecture, concluding that it is an inspiring
model for new communities around the world. This is a book for the
passionate, knowledgeable lover of Georgian architecture, but
equally for the casual visitor who wants to get to know the New
Town better.
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