Re-imagining open and play space

Re-imagining open and play space

There is a new development near me where a playground has been stuck on the end, in an enclosed space, away from line of sight and busy thoroughfares. Seemingly an afterthought. It is no wonder I never see anyone using it and this makes me angry every time I see it. I...
Archaeology and the planning process

Archaeology and the planning process

It is somewhat surprising to think that it is only since 1990, with PPG16, that archaeology has been a material consideration in the planning process. Before this time, the decision to undertake any archaeological work on a site was at the discretion of the developer,...