Five-point plan proposed to fix Scotland’s high streets
A FIVE-point action plan has been proposed, to save Scotland’s high streets from collapse. The plan – part of a wide-ranging piece of work by…
Category: Street design, ownership and management
Investigation reveals paucity of Scots owners of high street properties
AN estimated nine per cent of properties on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare of Princes Street are believed to be owned by companies registered in Scotland. The…
Hotel plans unveiled promising ‘transformational’ change to Edinburgh’s Princes Street
EDINBURGH’S main thoroughfare of Princes Street is to be potentially the subject of ‘transformational’ investment, by a German hotel group. Details have been revealed which…
Expansion of ‘cafe culture’ expected in Glasgow
AN expansion of Glasgow’s ‘cafe culture’ is expected, following a decision to approve new guidelines concerning streetside seating. The city’s elected members yesterday approved the…
Rejuvenation plans unveiled for Glasgow’s Byres Road
WORK is expected to begin in January, to revitalise a key Glasgow street into a food and drink destination. Byres Road, in Glasgow’s West End,…
George Street revamp plans poised to take a step forward
PLANS to revamp the key Edinburgh street of George Street are being presented to one of the city council’s committees, to decide on their more…
Cycle safety signs installed across Glasgow
CAR drivers and other road users in Glasgow are being provided additional help, detecting a nearby cyclist, following the installation of special signage. Sensors on…
Glasgow commits to retaining ‘Spaces for People’ measures
MANY of the pop-up cycle and walking lanes erected in Glasgow, to make it safer for people getting about the city during the Covid-19 pandemic,…
New electric vehicle charging points announced by Edinburgh council
A RAFT of new electric vehicle charging points have been announced for Edinburgh, by the city’s local authority. A new batch of chargers and vehicle…
Update issued on Glasgow streets improvement plan
AN update on plans to make 17 streets in and around Glasgow city centre safer, easier to walk and cycle around and easier to maintain…