Will Alsop: What's in a name? Not much if you happen to live in Penge..

Article Abstract:

Town names are examined, and it was noted that the name Penge is so ugly that it can be perceived that there is nothing good about the town. It was noted that although Barnsley is a nice name, people residing there will utilize the ugly name Doncaster for certain services. It was also noted that there are problems with the name South Yorkshire Conurbation.

Author: Alsop, Will
World, Organizational nomenclature, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Names, South Yorkshire, England, Doncaster, England, Barnsley, England

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Will Alsop: London is under threat from an agency locked in a time warp

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The London Development Agency (LDA) has not done a good job with its masterplan for Vauxhall and Battersea. The agency appears not to be interested in suggestions from architects and others. The LDA's financing practices are questioned.

Author: Alsop, Will
Public Administration, Municipal Government, Political activity, London, England, Design and construction, Architects

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Will Alsop: Halifax can yet be made to rise above the detritus of its past

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Halifax, England, is a tired town, but various children there have created a model of a city without cars. However, Halifax is lacking in the technology that could lead to good-mannered behavior.

Author: Alsop, Will
Social aspects, Environmental aspects, Technology application, Halifax, England

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Subjects list: Column, Cities and towns, England
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