The Inverness Courier

Does Public Involvement Enhance Tough Decision-Making?

A local Council in Scotland is considering convening a Citizens Panel to consider the next round of difficult cuts to local budgets. This opinion piece debates whether public involvement is a value-added, or if it just slows down decisionmaking.

February 10, 2010 - The Inverness Courier

Beautification Not Enough to Create Italy in Inverness

Using Milan as a model, Inverness, Scotland has lofty plans for its Old Town. To achieve them, asserts one local historian, the city must get creative--and more optimistic--in meetings its challenges.

September 17, 2008 - The Inverness Courier

Will Scotland's First New Urbanist Town Be Built?

Despite support for the plan and the amenities it provides for Inverness, some fear that Andres Duany's planned town of Tornagrain is not needed.

January 23, 2007 - The Inverness Courier

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