This blog looks at the role of the public sector in delivering better places, 10 years after the publication of the Christie Commission.
Architecture and Design Scotland Corporate Strategy 2021-31
This is the Architecture and Design Scotland Corporate Strategy for 2021 - 31
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.
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.
Case Study: Countesswells, Aberdeen City Council – Place Skills for Housing
Aberdeen City Council led a masterplan approach to key housing sites. The result is Countesswells, a landscape-first approach to a neighbourhood.
Planning Performance Framework Report 2019-20
Our report for the Planning Performance Framework and how we are building knowledge and capacity in the planning system for 2019-20.
Thoughts on Covid-19 Recovery: Place Leaders for a Bright Future – Blog by Alistair Scott, Board Member of A&DS
A&DS board members reflect on Covid-19 recovery from their personal and professional experience.
PSCF2020: Climate Resilient Communities – Dr Nadine Andrews, Scottish Government
In this presentation Dr Nadine Andrews looks at climate resilient communities.
PSCF2020: Collaborative Placemaking – Presentation by Jim MacDonald, A&DS
In this presentation Jim MacDonald, A&DS, describes how A&DS supports place planning for decarbonisation and the role of the place principle