United Kingdom

Is Brutalism Ready for a Comeback?

26 June 2008 - 12:00pm
Art and Architecture

Steve Rose argues that the time may be ripe for a new respect for brutalism, the mid-century architectural movement that planners love to hate.

Can Planning Happen More Quickly?

25 June 2008 - 12:00pm
BBC

Members of the British Parliament attempt to speed up the process for planning major projects. But some advocates and observers fear the public's voice will be muted.

London's Buried Rivers Rise Again

17 June 2008 - 12:00pm
London Times

The Mayor of London is pushing a plan to bring London's undergrounded rivers to the surface.

Brits Say US Cities Should Look To UK's Successes

14 June 2008 - 5:00am
BBC News

Dermot Finch of the Centre for Cities, an independent research group, says that the U.S. could learn a lot from the U.K.'s urban renaissance.

Church Vs. Casino

13 June 2008 - 9:00am
BBC News

It's ethics vs. economics in a debate over a proposed casino in Stranraer, Scotland.

British Intelligence Tells Planners to Keep Plans Secret

13 June 2008 - 6:00am
The Architect's Journal

MI5 has requested that planners and architects keep some details of building designs top secret as part of the fight against terrorism.

Cloning Speaker's Corner

12 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

A charity in Britain wants to replicate the success of London's heavily used Speaker's Corner in other parts of the country to encourage public interaction and discussion. Some say it's an idea that could never be.

Friday Funny: Party Goes Overboard During Last Call on London's Tube

6 June 2008 - 2:00pm
BBC

London's underground subway system recently banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and to celebrate the last night of drunken train commuting, Londoners converged on trains to get hammered. They also got rowdy, assaulted and arrested.

UK 'Eco-Towns' May Encourage Sprawl

23 May 2008 - 5:00am
Telegraph

Plans for the construction of "eco-towns" in the UK have sparked protests from groups who argue that they will be too spread out and will encourage sprawl.

New Life for Ebenezer Howard's 'Garden City'

22 May 2008 - 1:00pm
Western Mail, Wales

A campaign is underway in Wales to revive the "Garden City" concept, first brought to life in 1898. This time, supporters are claiming the radial, suburban plan is a sustainable alternative to cities.

Make Public Art Public

13 May 2008 - 8:00am
Guardian

Pubilc art should be guided by public input, according to this commentary.

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