In this blog Ann Allen, Chair of A&DS, asks "what is a place, and why does it matter?".

Despite limited resources, Moray created a 'quality auditing' process to encourage good design in their housing developments, we look at the results.

LLTNP influenced local development through LIVEPark Rural Development Frameworks. This brought the community in the conversation about their places.

Aberdeen City Council led a masterplan approach to key housing sites. The result is Countesswells, a landscape-first approach to a neighbourhood.

This case study looks at professional collaboration and community consultation, to inform housing design and town centre investment in Alloa.

Pre-Design Support for Housing: working with local authorities and housing associations at the very start of the process of developing homes.

The Public Sector Client Forum facilitates discussion across the public sector on shared issues, experience and good practice.

The Tests of Change project aims to create excellent teaching and learning environments using Space Hacks and testing solutions in a learning space.