by Stacey Dingwall After turning 40 last year, the Idox Information Service today reaches another milestone: the 1,000th edition of our Weekly Bulletin. The Bulletin is circulated to our members every week, as part of their subscription to our service. […]
As a model to promote economic development, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have been a success in Scotland. Under the watchful eye and guidance of the umbrella body BIDS Scotland, the framework has grown and in many ways looks very different from […]
Rebuilding a community without bringing down the house: an alternative to demolishing ‘sink estates’
In January, the prime minister outlined plans for a £140m development programme in England that he said would improve the life chances of the most disadvantaged people living in social housing estates with high levels of deprivation. “A new Advisory […]
“Every time there is a crisis, we see an opportunity” – Jan Hendrik Dronkers, director general, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment It’s been another stormy weekend, with large parts of the UK experiencing damage and disruption from high winds […]
By Heather Cameron “Innovation is the lifeblood of any society or any economy” Julian Beer, Birmingham City University Innovation districts, first coined by Bruce Katz and colleagues at the Brookings Institute in the US, are a recent trend in urban planning […]
“A brand, an idea, an identity, synonymous with New York as a city, its infrastructure, businesses, tourist hotspots, residents and tourists alike…..” The I Love New York logo dates back to 1977 and needs no introduction. Meanwhile, a newer city […]
Today, we’re pleased to welcome our guest blogger, Cliff Hague, former Chair of Built Environment Forum Scotland, who reflects on the civic use of heritage assets and the challenges facing Scotland’s historic built environment. The sorry saga of the hotel proposals* […]
By Steven McGinty, In September, the Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GHBT) was given £1.2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The funding will enable the Trust to begin the refurbishment of the Govanhill Baths, including the ‘Ladies’ pool’, the ’Teaching […]
By Heather Cameron “High streets are not just about shops; we have to consider what local people want” (Mary Portas) Councils called for a scrap in parking charges recently following reports of booming trade in Cardigan, Mid-Wales, after pay-and-display machines were […]
Local authorities face many challenges when it comes to creating successful places. In this Q&A I speak to Waheed Nazir, Director of Planning and Regeneration at Birmingham City Council. I find out how his infectious enthusiasm for shaping and leading […]
