people
We live our lives through places. They shape how we live, they give us memories, and they bear witness to the major events of our lives. Little wonder, then, that changing places can be so charged and controversial...more
place
From the nooks and crannies of inner cities to unspoilt coasts and mountains, places fascinates me. So does how we shape them. In Britain, there are few places that are untouched by humanity....more
planning
Planning is the art of making good places. It involves managing change, but it should not just be regarded as simply to stop things – the common view of what planning has become. Good planning should also be...more
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how can planning better support thriving rural communities?
Community Land Scotland'sPolicy Director Calum MacLeod has just published an excellent brief overview of what Scottish land reform has achieved since the 2003 Land Reform Act (thanks to the Scottish Community Alliance). As Calum succinctly explains, much has been achieved since 2003 - but more needs to be done to spread the benefits of community land […]
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creating a buzz: the collaborative city centre
One thing I love about Glasgow city centre is the …
Scottish planning awards: cutting edge or simply best practice?
The annual Scottish Quality in Planning Awards took place last …