Enough with the soulless glass boxes, can we build actual homes instead?

Why are we still letting developers slap up soulless glass boxes that look the same from Glasgow to London, when we desperately need actual homes that people can afford and that fit in with our communities? It’s madness. We’re creating concrete jungles with zero character, and then wondering why everyone feels disconnected. It’s like they’ve never even walked down a proper street in their lives.

My proposal is simple: bring back local design standards and put community input at the heart of every new development. This means more than just a tick-box consultation where people get shown a finished plan. It means genuinely listening to what residents want and need – like green spaces, local shops, and buildings that don't make you feel like you're living in a sci-fi movie set. We need architects and planners who understand that a city isn't just about profit margins; it's about people and places.