Iain McFarlane
@streetsofyourtown.bsky.social
Town planner, ex bookseller, Go Betweens fan, here for place and urban thoughts. Local and strategic planning lead at City of Edinburgh Council. Politically restricted officer.
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Congrats to our planning team for recognition at the Scottish Design Awards. Draft plans to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood received a gold award 🥇https://www.7narchitects.com/journal/masterplanning-gold-for-seafield-masterplan-at-the-scottish-design-awards
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Congrats to our planning team for recognition at the Scottish Design Awards. Draft plans to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood received a gold award 🥇https://www.7narchitects.com/journal/masterplanning-gold-for-seafield-masterplan-at-the-scottish-design-awards
When did using kinda/kind of every fourth or fifth word become so heavily used? I can remember hearing it from someone about 7 or so years ago, now it’s everywhere. Or at least in every conversation I hear from people in Edinburgh/Scotland. Has it become infectious?
May 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When did using kinda/kind of every fourth or fifth word become so heavily used? I can remember hearing it from someone about 7 or so years ago, now it’s everywhere. Or at least in every conversation I hear from people in Edinburgh/Scotland. Has it become infectious?
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There is a week left to give us your views on our draft plan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood - consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
April 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
There is a week left to give us your views on our draft plan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood - consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
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Paris Saturday 8 March, 9.15pm CET.
A 360° view of the former motorway along the Seine transformed into an urban living place.
A 360° view of the former motorway along the Seine transformed into an urban living place.
March 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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New: 2025 housing developments combine wrong location, wrong transport & low density. Result is car dependent ‘tarmac’ estates which increase congestion, limit housing choices for those who don't want to drive everywhere & damage existing town centres.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/jigsaw-puzzl...
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/jigsaw-puzzl...
‘Jigsaw puzzle’ developments are creating car-dependent estates - Transport for New Homes
Our latest report reveals that new housing estates being built in England resemble a jigsaw puzzle with some of the most important pieces missing.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
New: 2025 housing developments combine wrong location, wrong transport & low density. Result is car dependent ‘tarmac’ estates which increase congestion, limit housing choices for those who don't want to drive everywhere & damage existing town centres.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/jigsaw-puzzl...
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/jigsaw-puzzl...
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A significant project to regenerate the Granton area of Edinburgh has received a grant of almost £16 million to enable the provision of new affordable, energy efficient homes.
Granton area regeneration receives £16m from Scottish Government
A significant project to regenerate the Granton area of Edinburgh has received a grant of almost £16 million to enable the provision of new affordable, energy efficient homes.
www.scottishconstructionnow.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A significant project to regenerate the Granton area of Edinburgh has received a grant of almost £16 million to enable the provision of new affordable, energy efficient homes.
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🚨 Amazing job alert 🚨 @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Planning Officer specialising in Conservation and Design.
Deadline: 18 March 2025
Apply here: myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit...
Deadline: 18 March 2025
Apply here: myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit...
Senior Planning Officer - Conservation & Design - EDN30190 | City of Edinburgh Council | myjobscotland
View details and apply for this town planning role in Edinburgh with City of Edinburgh Council on myjobscotland
myjobscotland.gov.uk
March 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨 Amazing job alert 🚨 @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Planning Officer specialising in Conservation and Design.
Deadline: 18 March 2025
Apply here: myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit...
Deadline: 18 March 2025
Apply here: myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit...
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some observations about Tokyo: notes on the world's most successful failing society www.persuasion.community/p/10-observa... (Persuasion) - "How a compact metro area of 37 million people manages to feel this relaxed isn't really a mystery: the city declared war on cars, and then won that war."
10 Observations About Tokyo
Notes on the world's most successful failing society.
www.persuasion.community
February 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
some observations about Tokyo: notes on the world's most successful failing society www.persuasion.community/p/10-observa... (Persuasion) - "How a compact metro area of 37 million people manages to feel this relaxed isn't really a mystery: the city declared war on cars, and then won that war."
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Tune into the Culture and Communities Committee this morning where Members are discussing Firework Control Zones, an Events Strategy for the city, consultation feedback on the Ross Bandstand and much more: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
February 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tune into the Culture and Communities Committee this morning where Members are discussing Firework Control Zones, an Events Strategy for the city, consultation feedback on the Ross Bandstand and much more: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
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We've created a draft plan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood and we want to hear your thoughts.
Find out more about our plans and how you can share your views: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Find out more about our plans and how you can share your views: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
February 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We've created a draft plan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood and we want to hear your thoughts.
Find out more about our plans and how you can share your views: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Find out more about our plans and how you can share your views: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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The most popular competition in the history of social media is back. It's the prize you've all been waiting for.
Repost and follow to be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous Monoscape Bridgeford Smooth Grey Concrete Bollard worth £252.42.
#WorldBollardAssociation
January 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
💛WIN A BOLLARD💛
The most popular competition in the history of social media is back. It's the prize you've all been waiting for.
Repost and follow to be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous Monoscape Bridgeford Smooth Grey Concrete Bollard worth £252.42.
#WorldBollardAssociation
The most popular competition in the history of social media is back. It's the prize you've all been waiting for.
Repost and follow to be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous Monoscape Bridgeford Smooth Grey Concrete Bollard worth £252.42.
#WorldBollardAssociation
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“So instead of only considering metrics such as ‘housing density’, planning also needs to factor in access to green spaces, affordable housing, cultural amenities, and overall inclusion.
Holistic and culturally responsive approaches to city-making can foster health, wellbeing, and equity for all.”
Holistic and culturally responsive approaches to city-making can foster health, wellbeing, and equity for all.”
As cities in Aotearoa grow and housing density increases, creating liveable neighbourhoods should be a priority for urban planning. But it isn't easy.
Rethinking urban liveability: a path forward for our cities
newsroom.co.nz
January 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“So instead of only considering metrics such as ‘housing density’, planning also needs to factor in access to green spaces, affordable housing, cultural amenities, and overall inclusion.
Holistic and culturally responsive approaches to city-making can foster health, wellbeing, and equity for all.”
Holistic and culturally responsive approaches to city-making can foster health, wellbeing, and equity for all.”