The future of our urban parks and greenspaces
The value of parks needs to be rethought in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unfilled posts and poorly targeted employment initiatives
My column in Planning in 1987, has a contemporary feel in 2020 as issues of mass unemployment and Council cuts come to the fore once again.
Parks, Heritage and the Future of Cities: my talks next week
A busy week ahead. I have a number of online events coming up, which may be of interest to followers of this website.
Growth and the commercialisation of public space in Edinburgh
A major controversy has developed in Edinburgh over a huge development that was allowed to go ahead in the World Heritage Site without planning permission.
Is Airbnb a threat to historic cities and towns?
A new report on the impact of Airbnb and similar platforms calls for tighter regulation.
A creeping privatisation of public space?
Might plans for a make-over for Edinburgh's West Princes Street Gardens lead to a partial privatisation of an iconic public space?
Cockburn Association seeks new Director
The Cockburn Association, Edinburgh's Civic Trust, is seeking a new Director.
Civic concern in Edinburgh over World Heritage Site
Citizens in Edinburgh are voicing concerns at the way the capital city's built environment and greenspaces are being managed.
Best ways to enhance Edinburgh
I gave the Cockburn Association annual lecture in Edinburgh on 27 October 2016. I have now written it up and you can read it.
New post as Chair of leading urban conservation and planning body
I am pleased to confirm that I will become Chair of the Cockburn Association in June, when the present Chair, Lord Brodie, steps down.