Thinking

Thinking

From Country Estate to Council Estate

From Country Estate to Council Estate

Jim Roberts reflects on a challenging year for the National Trust and dreams up a radical idea.

Place Capital Group

Place Capital Group

We are delighted to announce that Fourth Street has been acquired by Place Capital Group. This is an exciting development for Fourth Street, which we could not have achieved without the support of our clients and collaborators.

The Stonehenge Tunnel

The Stonehenge Tunnel

Fourth Street associate, Tim Ambrose, looks at the recent Government decision to approve the controversial Stonehenge road tunnel. He finds at least three reasons to believe the decision may be short-sighted or premature.

Rethink, Restructure, Reset

Rethink, Restructure, Reset

Major museums and galleries across the world are at different stages of re-opening. The Uffizi Galleries and Vatican Museums are a step ahead of museums in the UK and North America. Their experience is a window to the future. Tom Agar reflects on a recent Webinar with museum leaders that highlighted the significant challenges ahead.

Change in Museums

Change in Museums

As museums and heritage attractions prepare to relaunch in a world without tourists, many will need to find ways to engage a local market that has lapsed. Dan Anderson describes a dynamic model of the resident market which points to the importance of regular product renewal.

Blue is the new Green

Blue is the new Green

The role that green spaces play in healthy city living has been increasingly recognised of late, particularly with half of the world in lock-down. But less attention has been focused on the benefits of water within urban environments. Fourth Street consultant Tom Agar explores how man's relationship to water in cities has changed over time, and discusses how COVID-19 may bring us closer than ever to its edge.