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Sowing the Grass seeds of change

Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2005 / August 9

A multi-million-pound revamp of the Grassmarket is being touted as a solution to problems with late-night disturbances, rowdy stag and hen nights and traffic congestion. Plans to breathe new life into the historic thoroughfare by getting rid of parking spaces, resurfacing roads and pavements, renewing street lighting, planting trees and installing benches are being mooted by council leaders. But city chiefs are promising local residents and businesses will have a crucial say in shaping the future of the area, which has been dogged by controversy over its popularity with large groups of drinkers and the number of pubs it boasts.

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