This blog looks at the role of the public sector in delivering better places, 10 years after the publication of the Christie Commission.
The end of the high street, or a step in its evolution? Blog by Jim MacDonald
The collapse of so many high street chains over the past year has put jobs at risk and triggered fears for the future of our town centres.
BLOG: How has the pandemic changed the way we look at our places?
In this blog Jim MacDonald, A&DS Chief Executive, reflects on how our relationship with place has changed during a year of lockdown and adaptation.
A&DS Corporate Strategy 2021-31: Launch Event Presentation
On the 18th of March, we hosted the online launch of our new Corporate Strategy. The full recording is now available.
Annual Review 2020: Our Year in Review
Despite the challenges of lockdown, and the closure of our offices, A&DS has continued to deliver high quality and important work. We review our year.
Annual Review 2020: A Message from our Chair
Looking back over a challenging year, Ann Allen reports on the changes to our built environment and how we've used design to empower communities.
Annual Review 2020: Our People
As part of our Annual Review of 2020 we asked staff and board members to reflect on their experiences in 2020.
Case Study: Quality Audit Tool, Moray Council – Place Skills for Housing
Despite limited resources, Moray created a 'quality auditing' process to encourage good design in their housing developments, we look at the results.
Case Study: LIVEPark, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park – Place Skills for Housing
LLTNP influenced local development through LIVEPark Rural Development Frameworks. This brought the community in the conversation about their places.
Place Skills for Housing Module 1 – Locating for Place Quality
The focus of this series is on supporting better place quality through considering location and place priorities for new housing led developments.