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redesigning George Square | a fresh start
[Image]Towards the end of last year, Glasgow City Council decided to ask its citizens a simple question about George Square: is it time for a change? Many will remember the international design com...
Local Place Plans | what are they?
[Image]Local Place Plans - one of the provisions of the new Scottish planning system - are the subject of much uncertainty in the world of Scottish planning. Have they started yet? What will they l...
the value of early engagement: where's the evidence?
[Image]My colleague Steven Tolson and I are delighted that the Scottish Land Commission has asked us to research the value of early public engagement in the planning system.
We see this as really...
creating a buzz: the collaborative city centre
One thing I love about Glasgow city centre is the buzz: people everywhere, events in the street, new places to visit.
In my professional life as an urban planner, I’m really interested in how to ...
Scottish planning awards: cutting edge or simply best practice?
The annual Scottish Quality in Planning Awards took place last Wednesday night in Edinburgh.
If you're interested in seeing the 20-plus awards that illustrate the best of Scottish planning in 2...
Glasgow city centre Avenues: initial design proposals for Argyle Street
As part of the team led by Civic Engineers with Urban Movement, Icecream Architecture and others for Glasgow City Council, we've just kicked off the first round of public engagement to roll out the...