by James Carson Throughout this week, the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show has been in full bloom, and a number of exhibits are showcasing good examples of sustainable design. One of this year’s gold medal-winning gardens is from debutant Hugo Bugg, […]
by Morwen Johnson “People should be at the heart of the planning system because planning is a system to improve the quality of everyday lives” (ODPM, 2005) The importance of engaging the wider community when making decisions about the development […]
by Laura Dobie Architecture and Design Scotland’s This Friday Presents… Integrating Green and Grey talk on 16th May provided much food for thought on approaches to green space in urban areas. Rolf Roscher, the director of landscape and urban design […]
by Stephen Lochore I recently posted about how local authorities can support their communities, and in particular local community groups, at a time when their ability to directly deliver local services is diminishing. My post touched on the danger of […]
by Stephen Lochore Austerity measures implemented by the UK Government since 2010 have reduced funding for some public services and aspects of welfare. Although local government has attempted to absorb real-term reductions in funding, for example by sharing corporate functions, […]
by Laura Dobie As the built environment plays an important role in creating a sense of place and community identity, vacant and derelict buildings can have a damaging effect on local areas, hampering regeneration efforts. They create a sense of […]
by Alan Gillies With over 300 current journal subscriptions, some weekly, some monthly, some quarterly, the Idox Information Service’s Research Officers review many journals and magazines every day, to identify the most useful and interesting articles for our members. Not […]
by Laura Dobie The past week has seen much discussion around the relationship between citizen and state. On Monday 10th February, Ed Miliband delivered the Hugo Young lecture at the Guardian building in Kings Place. He made the case for […]
