Communities shaping places: Castlefield Forum
By Carole Middleton Castlefield Forum is a great example of a community shaping a place in a city-centre conservation area. […]
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Posted on Nov 9, 2015
Place: designed for sharing? A round-up of our recent Edinburgh debate
Last Wednesday in Edinburgh, we held the first debate in our 2015/16 Series, A Place for Everyone?, which explores the […]
Louise Dredge
Posted on Oct 28, 2015
Reflections from the Fifth Desk
By Martha Isaacs Today is my last day of work with The Glass-House Community Led Design. During my time with […]
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Posted on Aug 5, 2015
To a More Ambitious Place: looking back to look forward
As we warm up for this year’s Glass-House Debate Series, let’s take a final look at where we ended the […]
Lucia das Neves
Posted on Aug 3, 2015
Bollards and Breweries: Learning with the Shad Thames Area Management Partnership
By Martha Isaacs Since my arrival as an Intern at The Glass-House Community Led Design, I have heard the term […]
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Posted on Jun 24, 2015
Lessons from Minamisanriku: Houses or shops?
How can new housing be built in a way that ensures it is supported by local infrastructure? While in Minamisanriku, […]
Sophia de Sousa
Posted on May 8, 2015
To a More Ambitious Place Think Piece Series: Does practice make perfect in place? #3
By Sandra Macaskill and Yasmin Ali People are instrumental to the effective use of places and space. Bridgend Inspiring Growth […]
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Posted on Sep 30, 2014
An inspiring, holistic approach to urban living in London
I recently attended an uplifting, celebratory community event in north west London, organised by a community initiative that The Glass-House […]
Louise Dredge
Posted on Jul 29, 2014
Place Potential Think Piece Series: Can young people be placemakers? #1
By Glass-House Enabler Catherine Greig This question makes me want to shout a resounding YES! I believe that the people […]
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Posted on Nov 13, 2013
Volunteer Voices: How collaboration can help a community transform derelict land into a thriving green space
By Orsola de Marco One of the most exciting aspects of community-led design projects is being able to witness the […]
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Posted on Aug 27, 2013