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Greendykes was ranked as the 4th most deprived area in Scotland in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006. The low-rise flats were demolished between 2009 and 2010 and rebuilt to an extent over the next decade. Affordable housing is being provided through a joint venture known as PARClife
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between the city council and EDI, a private company 100% owned by the Council. Much of the new housing in the area is built to the south of the original Greendykes housing, on the opposite side of the Niddrie Burn (itself landscaped as a southern extension of Hunter's Hall Public Park).
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was located at the western edge of the neighbourhood, adjacent to Castleview Primary School, but has now moved to a new site north of Niddrie Mains Road.
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Arthur's Seat
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tower blocks
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Niddrie
Niddrie Mains
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Castlebrae Community High School
Edinburgh, Greendykes Rd
Canmore
Greendykes 3 Temporary Housing Area
University of Edinburgh
Greendykes III THA
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