Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 08/08/2026And build denser, more sustainable places! 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Then there’s what’s built; low density car reliant estates or at density to support good viable public transport and local businesses and services. More of the same or sustainable places…. 000
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. 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 08/03/2026That REM gig was immense. Hoochie Coochie Club I saw….possibly Three Johns? Will need to check back 010
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 14/11/2025How much are thy allocating for carbon capture? Dutch that instead….. 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Generally, permitted development rights under recent-ish change in Scotland. Complete disconnect between policy and pd. Built in problem. 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Smiths shops have looked a shambles for years, don’t know how they survived so long. 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Saw an article the other day about a new ‘immersive Titanic experience’ which I may avoid…. 010
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Fab, but a common name version might help! 100
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Thoughts on this appreciated. Already working on the next one so feedback is useful. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cityplan2030edinburgh.gov.ukCity Plan 2030We are preparing a new local development plan for Edinburgh – City Plan 2030. The new plan will set out policies and proposals for development in Edinburgh between 2020 and 2030. 000
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneThe City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Congrats 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 021
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 10/06/2025A Maxi. They’ve really corrupted the Mini 010
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 10/06/2025There’s certainly a difference between number of homes being built and amount of land with permissions. No business will build a home unless someone can get a mortgage to buy it or pay market rent. Without other need being funded somehow (in SE Scotland it’s over 60%), it simply won’t get built. 100
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 17/05/2025I find modern academic writing often a chore to read and a frustration of learning rather than positive communication. Simplicity is not a crime but seems to be consciously avoided rather than embraced. 020
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 12/05/2025When 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? 000
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneThe City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 23/04/2025There 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... 177
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Anyone know what the density dph of this is? 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Looks pretty low headlight so hope it’s not too springy…. 110
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Radiohead at Subway Edinburgh. Maybe holds a couple of hundred at a squeeze? Probably 20 people in. Not too long before re-release of Creep. Or REM at Coasters, less than 1000. Both great! 020
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Yes, very much so. Working hard to get that in Edinburgh, in part returning to models of the past, tenements, colonies, terraces with a mix of uses. 020
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 07/03/2025It’s useful, at least. There’s a need to think bigger. New places can work if they have the numbers and density to support the right public transport and local services. Recent articles have bemoaned the lack of these and never mentioned density. That’s a blocker to building good places 100
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneRichard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 07/03/2025New: 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...transportfornewhomes.org.uk‘Jigsaw puzzle’ developments are creating car-dependent estates - Transport for New HomesOur latest report reveals that new housing estates being built in England resemble a jigsaw puzzle with some of the most important pieces missing. 1710
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneScottish Construction Now @scottishconstructionnow.com · 06/03/2025A 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.scottishconstructionnow.comGranton area regeneration receives £16m from Scottish GovernmentA 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. 053
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneEdinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 04/03/2025🚨 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...myjobscotland.gov.ukSenior Planning Officer - Conservation & Design - EDN30190 | City of Edinburgh Council | myjobscotlandView details and apply for this town planning role in Edinburgh with City of Edinburgh Council on myjobscotland 011
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Surely the first question is what’s the percentage of need and demand for affordable tenures and who’s going to fund building them? Agree on the issue of construction capacity too though. 000
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Fascinating perspectives. The pro social point resonates, something often lacking in the UK 010
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneDanny Yee @dannyyee.bsky.social · 28/02/2025some 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."persuasion.community10 Observations About TokyoNotes on the world's most successful failing society. 195
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneThe City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Tune 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/... 032
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding in govt that no matter how many homes are granted planning permission, they’ll only be built when or if people have mortgage funding to buy them or there’s funding for affordable/BTR homes. They can only ensure delivery if they find ways to fund them. 010
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 19/02/20251 or 4 Or social cities v antisocial cities Or good cities v bad cities Or cities of life v cities of insulation Or cities of life v cities of inertia 110
Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Brandenburg concertos played fast sound like techno 010
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneThe City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 18/02/2025We'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... 0124
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Iain McFarlane @streetsofyourtown.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Lynx maker presumably thinks Africa all smells the same…… 020
Reposted by Iain McFarlaneJessica 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.” 2106