Edinburgh appoints planning and transport expert

Edinburgh City Council has appointed Daisy Narayanan (pictured) to a new role, bringing together placemaking and transport.

Ms Narayanan is currently director of urbanism for Sustrans and will bring with her a wealth of experience in policy and public realm design, gained through work as an architect and urban designer in India, Singapore, England and Scotland.

She is also a member of the Edinburgh Climate Commission and Scotland’s Climate Assembly’s Evidence Group, so will contribute expertise in this area to support the Council’s zero carbon goals.

In 2018 and 2019, she was seconded to the council to lead on the successful development of Edinburgh City Centre Transformation, a pioneering ten-year plan to create a vibrant, truly people-friendly city centre.

During this time, she also championed the introduction of Open Streets in Edinburgh, a monthly car-free event in the Old Town, when families and individuals could enjoy the sights and attractions of the city.

As mobility and placemaking senior manager at the council, she will focus on several ambitious strategies for the sustainable development of the city as we work towards carbon neutrality by 2030.

‘We are delighted to welcome Daisy back to work with us in this role, which is crucial to the sustainable and inclusive development of the Capital, as well as our net zero carbon goals,’ said council leader, Cllr Adam McVey.

‘As we work toward a green recovery from the pandemic, we will be focusing our efforts on delivering transport and placemaking projects that truly place people at the heart of the city, and we know that Daisy will bring exactly the kind of experience and passion we need to drive this forward.’

Photo Credit – Colin Hattersley Photography for Sustrans Scotland