Tag Archives: TCRF

Wanted? Town Centre Truth and Reconciliation Committees

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Leigh Sparks

Tuesday saw a motley gathering of 40 or so people at The Lighthouse in Glasgow at a “Towns Summit” co-organised by Architecture + Design Scotland and the Scotland’s Towns Partnership. The workshop was convened on the back of three contexts: … Continue reading →

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Town Centre Regeneration – Learning Lessons?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Leigh Sparks

A few weeks ago the long-awaited Douglas Wheeler Associates report on “Town Centre Regeneration: how does it work and what can be achieved?” was published by the Scottish Government. Four parts are available for download on the website; Summary, Report, … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, High Streets, Places, Regeneration, Retail Diversity, Retail Policy, Retailers, Scotland's Town and High Streets, TCRF, Town Centres, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Arrested Decay: Any Hope for Scotland’s Town Centres?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Leigh Sparks

Ross Martin, Policy Director at the CSPP, Scotland’s independent think tank and Leigh Sparks, Professor of Retail Studies at the Institute for Retail Studies, Stirling Management School, University of Stirling have called for a clear and coherent policy to enhance … Continue reading →

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