The word on the street
There is a feeling of security, people visit its shops and cafes and enjoy lingering on Byres Road… What makes a great street? Looking at Academy of Urbanism nominations for Great Street 2012, perhaps being built on a hill is a big help: two out of the three streets up for award this year require a bit of a climb. Only Glasgow’s Byres Road offers what you might call an easy stroll. […]