09 February 2007
"Good design is an essential part of building sustainable communities, creating good quality environments in which people want to live." Des McNulty. Deputy Communities Minister
The three year Framework Agreement will allow a dedicated programme of work under the People and Place Regeneration Policy Statement, thereby raising the level of ambition and design quality throughout the URC areas.
Through A+DS's Enabling Programme, dedicated, hands-on assistance to the URCs and their partners will be provided. Up to 200 days of assistance will be provided by a team of built environment experts from a variety of professions and fields. Assistance and guidance will be provided on:
Raymond Young - Chair of Architecture and Design Scotland - said:
"A+DS is committed to ensuring that regeneration activities seek to deliver high quality built environments that meet community aspirations and provide a lasting legacy for the achievement of broad scale environmental, economic and social objectives. We are delighted to work with the Development Department in supporting the URCs and their partners in delivering this important work. It will allow us to work collaboratively at various levels from the establishment of strategic direction through to site development decisions."
Deputy Communities Minister Des McNulty said:
"Good design is an essential part of building sustainable communities, creating good quality environments in which people want to live. This project is about using the best available expertise and skills through Architecture and Design Scotland to support our six urban regeneration companies by providing the advice and support that can help the Urban Regeneration Companies (URCs) deliver design quality locally."