# Blackford’s First New Social Homes in 60 Years

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-13T11:01:13+00:00
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## Resource

Edinburgh’s Blackford area gets its first affordable homes in over 60 years—12 energy-efficient apartments now ready for social rent, marking a major step forward in tackling the city’s housing crisis. Built on the former St Crispin’s School site, this landmark project includes modern amenities like EV charging and cycle storage, offering families like Michael Brown, a proud new dad of three, a stable, spacious home after years of searching. Developers and housing partners highlight the power of collaboration to deliver quality, affordable living, while city officials celebrate this as a vital model for future community housing solutions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39857926f6257a15

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