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Drawing similarities

RSA Senior Archivist Abby Matthews argues that museums and archives do more than preserve the past. At their best, they ignite conversations between generations, reimagining memories and mapping the futures we choose to build
15 Apr 2026 Abby Matthews
A detailed, vintage map of a city with closely packed streets, labelled blocks, and outlined sections. Prominent roads and buildings are visible, evoking the feel of archive maps treasured by generations. Subtle colours highlight boundary lines throughout.
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New Directions in Urban Design

Intentional guidelines can support a pluralistic, flexible and inclusive approach to building
5 Apr 2023 Rami el Samahy
Two human profiles made of intricate road maps face each other. The maps include various colored lines representing roads, intersections, and highways, creating a complex and detailed pattern within the silhouette of each face.
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Behind the Façade

Learnings from King Charles’s Poundbury and Nansledan developments go beyond aesthetics
5 Apr 2023 Alistair Barr
A spacious square with classical-style buildings under a clear blue sky. A statue is visible in the foreground, surrounded by cobblestone paving. Parked cars line the street, and trees dot the area, adding greenery.
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In conversation with Marvin Rees

Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees talks to Rachel O’Brien about his work with the UK Urban Future Commission, a major new undertaking created by Core Cities and the RSA, and Bristol’s ambitious plan for the future
29 Mar 2023 Rachel O’Brien
A person wearing a blue suit and white shirt is smiling outdoors. Green leaves are visible in the blurred background.
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Policy Progress

Sean Kline and Jim Pugh discuss putting users at the centre of social service design
29 Mar 2023 Sean Kline, Jim Pugh
A turquoise shield design features a silhouette of California in black. The top section displays the word "CALIFORNIA" in turquoise on a white background.
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Sister Cities

Pittsburgh and Glasgow – A transatlantic relationship rooted in action and impact
29 Mar 2023 Jamie Cooke, Lolita Jackson, Grant Ervin
A postcard featuring Pittsburgh's skyline and a bridge with city lights, alongside Glasgow's illuminated bridge and mural on red brick buildings. The center has a heart-shaped label with "Wish you were here!" written on it.
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Urban horizons

To meet the greatest global challenges, we must harness the potential of our cities
30 Nov 2022 Tom Stratton, Chris Murray
Illustration of various colorful isometric buildings. Each building has a unique combination of red, blue, yellow, and gray colors with different designs, windows, and roof styles, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a white background.
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Working partners

A Fellow-led project, bringing together Fellows in Scotland and the US is seeking to bring new ideas for the future of work to Inverclyde, a proud post-industrial area outside Glasgow.
5 Apr 2022 Jamie Cooke
Illustration of two extended arms in teal, reaching out toward each other with "Glasgow" and "Pittsburgh" written between them, against a white and teal background.