What might Scotland be like in 50 years’ time? For a credible and considered impression, take a look at these five thoughtpieces commendably commissioned by the Scottish Civic Trust. This valuable series of accessible 2-3 page papers covers: population and demographics land management and food security politics and governance technology and virtual worlds energy and […]
Archive | October, 2010
people-centred placemaking + regeneration
“…think of your city as if it were a living work of art where citizens can involve and engage themselves in the creation of a transformed place … ordinary people can make the extraordinary happen, given the chance” Charles Landry, The Art of City Making, 2006 (pp 385/405) Making better places is a fundamental part […]
the Big Society | what does it mean for planning?
I’m in favour of the Big Society. I like the ideas of civil society and local responsibility that underpin it, which are on the policy agenda in Scotland as well as in Westminster. But I also believe that it’s a long way from taking root. And, as a planner, I wonder how will it change […]