ALL EVENTS AT 8 ST MARYS STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Monday 9th June. 7pm - 9pm
Talk “Family Connection” – with Janet Fenton a narrative of personal connection and recollection with the Old Town

Tuesday 10th June

3-4pm Reminiscence Group
The memories and experiences of people testify to the special significance of the Canongate. If you have spent time in the Canongate at some point in your life drop in and join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

7-9pm Film Screenings 6 "Moving Forward" Films to inspire: examples of successful campaigns and initiatives
that utilise new opportunities which are available to grow and
develop community assets.

Wednesday 11th June

6pm - 7pm Discussion with members of The Save Our Old Town Campaign.

7pm Talk/discussion with Chris Cook

Sustainable Development

Existing modes of development encourage, even mandate, sociopathic behaviour on the part of property developers. Land is acquired and developed with borrowed money secured by a mortgage on the property. The developer is motivated to develop as quickly as possible and as cheaply as possible with no real regard for the long-term consequences in terms of the energy efficiency and ‘liveability’ of the project beyond that which he is mandated to provide.

The CLP model is entirely different. The developer does not buy and sell the land but instead acquires shares in the revenues which will flow over time from its successful and sustainable development and operation. The more energy efficient the development, and the better the quality, the less money is necessary to pay for repairs and for heating and the higher the rental value will therefore be. See info here on CLP

Friday 13th June

3-5pm Street Party Organising Group

Saturday 14th June

11am -1pm Film Screenings 6

"Moving Forward" Films to inspire: examples of successful campaigns and initiatives that utilise new opportunities which are available to grow and
develop community assets.