• Promote the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage;
• Encourage high quality contemporary design for buildings that blend with and enhance their surroundings;
• Promote improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, streets and pavements;
• Support the protection of the Green Belt, important open spaces and good agricultural land from unsuitable development;
• Encourage the development and proper use of sustainable transport systems, with priority given to public transport, cycling and pedestrian environments;
• Encourage greater public interest and involvement in planning, conservation and design.

Cockburn Constitution (2012 revision)