HOUSEBUILDER Lovell held a Community Connections Day at The Crossings in South Queensferry earlier this week to mark Scottish Housing Day.
Now in its tenth year, Scottish Housing Day celebrates the role of housing in building thriving communities. This year’s theme – Everyone Needs Good Neighbours – highlights how important good neighbours and communities are to wellbeing and living well in our homes.
The Crossings, a mixed-tenure Lovell development at Bridgewater Village, will deliver 398 new homes comprising social rent properties, private rented homes, and private houses. The project is being delivered in partnership with Sanctuary Scotland, Simple Life (part of Sigma Capital Group), the Scottish Government, and the City of Edinburgh Council.
Designed as a ‘20-minute neighbourhood’, The Crossings aims to offer easy access to shops, services and amenities within a short walk or cycle.
At the Community Connections Day, residents met local representatives, including the Queensferry & District Community Council, who shared insights and knowledge about the area, and enjoyed a family-friendly event with a kids’ zone, face painting, a treasure map activity, and stalls sharing local contacts, community groups, and activities.
Tony Rankin, regional MD at Lovell, said, “At Lovell, we really care about people and
communities. The Community Connections Day is part of our commitment to supporting not just housing delivery but also the communities at our developments, ensuring residents have the opportunity to thrive in welcoming and well-connected neighbourhoods.”
Gillian Lavety, development director – Scotland, added, “Sanctuary Scotland is proud to work in partnership with Lovell and the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver 100 high-quality homes for social rent in South Queensferry. Community events like this are a really important way of giving new residents the opportunity to meet their neighbours and feel connected from the start and we look forward to supporting families as they settle in and make this development their home.”
