George Square re-design takes a further step forward
A PROPOSED re-design of Glasgow’s main public square has taken a further step forward. The designs have reached so-called Stage 3 of a process operated…
Category: Street design, ownership and management
Tall, narrow buildings for a small public square?
IF we are agreed that the first mark on a blank sheet of paper – when it comes to designing a new town – is…
Regeneration expected to begin later this month for Glasgow city centre street
THE regeneration of a Glasgow city centre street is expected to begin later this month. Holland Street is among a cluster of city centre streets…
Where to begin, designing a new town?
SO, where to begin, designing the layout to a new town? When it comes to making that first mark on a piece of paper, there…
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,…