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
latest blog post
Foxbar pilot Local Place Plan and ‘how-to’ guide
There's been lots of interest in the Scottish Government funded pilot Local Place Plan for Foxbar in Paisley and accompanying 'how-to' guide for Renfrewshire Council, both published last year thanks to the initiative of Renfrewshire Council. Winning a Scottish Award for Quality in Planning 2019 in the 'Plans' category this week may have encouraged more […]
recent blog posts
how can planning better support thriving rural communities?
Community Land Scotland'sPolicy Director Calum MacLeod has just published an excellent …
creating a buzz: the collaborative city centre
One thing I love about Glasgow city centre is the …