Heralding a new renaissance

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Chris Purslow is director of architecture for Glasgow, Scotland City Council. He has worked in private practice and local government and is firmly committed to Glasgow and its people. He likes the continuing responsibility for design and the challenges of dealing with a large property estate and a changing population. Purslow works in a transparent office, setting an example to his staff and maintaining approachability. He has doubts about the effects of compulsory competitive tendering but sees opportunities in the reform of local government. He aims to help the renaissance of Glasgow as a European city.

Officials and employees, City planning, Urban planning, Glasgow, Scotland

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Privatising in St Petersburg

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Architect, Hurd Rolland is investing in the development of a private property market in St Petersburg, Russia. In consortium with British lawyers and economists, Hurd Rolland has set up the Petersburg Development Group and has undertaked a study of the commercial properties in the city. Close relations have been established with the city authorities although political change in Russia has presented difficulties. Hurd Rolland aims to become established as a liason between foreign companies and the St Petersburg authorities and has produced a list of 22 buildings suitable for foreign investors.

Foreign operations, Investments, Real estate industry, Russia, Real estate development, Saint Petersburg, Russia, St. Petersburg, Russia, Hurd Rollins

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Architect of choice

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John Richards is deputy chairman of Scottish Homes as well as a practising architect. He enjoys the opportunity to influence housing design through his position and is dedicated to improving the choice of housing available to Scots. Richards' spent 30 years working for Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall before setting up his own small practice. He is also active in professional organisations and is a former president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. Richards is committed to social justice and is a staunch defender of the welfare state.

Social aspects, Architecture, Richards, John

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