The coronation showed how britain still leads the world in the heritage game. indeed, pride in our ‘conservation areas’ has saved many beautiful buildings. john wood reminds us that we need to conserve the things that really matter. he says it is time to switch from ‘heritage conservation’ to ‘legacy conservation’.
Posts by John Wood
Planning – from conservation to regeneration
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In a ‘heritage culture’, transitioning from ‘sustaining’ to ‘regenerating’ may seem odd John Wood outlines a planning framework designed for long-haul futures.
Beyond Conservation
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In a climate emergency, should planners focus more on Futures – ‘renewal’ and ‘regeneration’ – than on Histories – ‘conservation’ and ‘heritage’?
Beyond the Circle
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A few hundred years ago, the same could be said of humans. Before then, we discarded hand tools, worn out loin cloths, or lunch leftovers without harming the food chain.…
The Caring Economy
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Although the coronavirus brought agony to many, some of us have seen dancing in the streets, heard singing on balconies, or know people who have benefited from new food banks.…
Time to Switch
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In a gentle way, the title of Naomi Klein’s book ‘This Changes Everything’ reminds us that everything must change. But changing course is hard in a strong headwind. To make the change less painful it is best to wait until wind drops.
Too Big To See?
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It recently occurred to me that we may have stumbled upon the sci-fi future that my ‘baby boomer’ generation never expected to see. As I write, the computer is finishing…
The Smell of Brexit
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As leader of a country recently targeted by Russian cybercriminals, President Macron probably knows the extent to which dark money influenced the referendum result. Judging by the full sequence of…
Money is Dead
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Numerical Flatland Many blame capitalism for the extinctions that are hastening climate breakdown. But political discussions can easily reduce ecological complexities to a few human-centred dimensions. We have had several…
