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Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@eastcoastbuses.bsky.social as you don’t reply on facebook, just trying here. Disappointing service over the last week. Check fb for details.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

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Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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...

Artist's impression of new housing and a park along the coastline at Seafield.

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Richard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 07/03/2025

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...

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‘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.

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Danny Yee @dannyyee.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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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10 Observations About Tokyo

Notes on the world's most successful failing society.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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/...

The front of the City Chambers building and balustrade on a sunny day.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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...

Artist's rendition of a vibrant beachside community development. The image shows a bustling boardwalk with people walking and engaging in various activities alongside a sandy beach with waves lapping at the shore. Modern and traditional styled buildings, including residential apartments and quaint houses, are visible. Green spaces, a playground, and neatly landscaped areas enhance the scenic beauty of the coastline.

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World Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

💛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

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Jessica de Heij @jdeheij.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

“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.”

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