Planning Faults Threaten Scottish Cities

An economic boom enjoyed by Glasgow and Edinburgh will stagnate unless planning officials address transport infrastructure, abandoned land and rising house prices.

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February 1, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The report's authors conclude that planners at both central and local government level have not kept up to date with changing conditions and point to a raft of weaknesses which could upset the progress made... These include an over-reliance on certain economic sectors and an ongoing failure to provide a cross-section of job opportunities across the social spectrum... Growth in both cities may be held back in future by a raft of issues including transport problems and property constraints."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Planning faults threaten cities with stagnation

Saturday, February 1, 2003 in The Scotsman

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