Own or know of a long-term empty property? Contact North Lanarkshire Council’s Empty Homes Service for advice or to report it. @northlanarkshire.gov.uk @planningaidscot.bsky.social @edinuni-irr.bsky.social www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/housing/priv...
Place Standard
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The Place Standard supports an approach which is designed to harness the distinct characteristics of places, whether these are in cities, regions, towns or rural areas. The process should feel unique to its location each time that it is applied.
In 2024, the world experienced its first year in which the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. As the world moves beyond 1.5°C, this report explains what overshoot means, & why every fraction of avoided warming still matters @unep.org www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Curious about social investment or wondering if blended finance could work for your organisation? Join this webinar for a relaxed Social Investment Hour, ask questions, & explore funding options. Tue, Oct 6, 11am @foundationscotland.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation...
The Scottish Government recently published a report regarding Organic Farming in Scotland. The report covers statistics on organic land area, land use, livestock and operators in Scotland @fao.org @scotecodesign.bsky.social @nourishscotland.bsky.social www.gov.scot/news/organic...
Cities are central to addressing climate change as catalysts of innovation, economic activity, & socioeconomic transformation. At the same time, cities are responsible for 80% of the primary energy use & for around 70% of consumption-based GHG emissions in the EU www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland has published its new three-year strategy for changing the rules of the economy to deliver good lives for all within planetary boundaries. @weallscotland.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social www.weallscotland.org/strategy-202...
A guide to AI data centres: AI data centres are becoming one of Scotland’s most widely discussed planning issues. This guide does not support or oppose any specific proposal; it aims to help readers understand the debate @scotecodesign.bsky.social www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/your-gu...
This report presents a series of Glasgow City neighbourhood level graphs, drawing on data to provide a clear comparison of each indicator across neighbourhoods, & also benchmarking local values against Glasgow & Scotland averages @glasgow.ac.uk @thegcph.bsky.social www.gcph.co.uk/latest/publi...
How can play help shape better cities? Glasgow is putting child-friendly urban design into practice, using lessons from the Urban95 programme & the city’s emerging “Mud Pie Economy” @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @urban95cm.bsky.social lgiu.org/play-as-poli...
Community Development Alliance Scotland Annual National Conference is taking place on 23 Sept at The Renfield Centre, Glasgow. The event will bring people together to promote & implement community development policy & practice www.communitydevelopmentalliancescotland.org/conference-2...
Scottish Gov. consultation. Seeking views on the extent & scope of restrictions on mobile phones in schools, the impact of restricting use of mobile phones in schools, & what exemptions should apply. @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social consult.gov.scot/education/re...
Global rooftop solar panels potential is substantial, with estimates indicating that available rooftop area could generate over half of current global electricity demand @nature.org @kats-eye.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Scottish Gov. consultation. Finalising the conservation statuses for the 2027 fishing season, which are used in the annual amendment to The Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Regulations 2016 @scottishgov.bsky.social @ffc-commission.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social consult.gov.scot/marine-scotl...
Traffic-related air pollution is a risk factor for lung disease & early mortality. This research considers the impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on children's lung function growth trajectories @thelancet.com @airquality.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Demand for e-bike rentals in Glasgow reaches new high. Record hire numbers in July also coincided with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the e-bike rental scheme supporting active travel during the two weeks of sporting activities www.smartcitiesworld.net/micromobilit...
The Centre for Ageing Better have created an impact report to highlight the huge range of evidence & insights, & resources they’ve created to help shape policy & practice around ageing & demographic change @ageingbetter.bsky.social @blueberrysyrup.bsky.social ageing-better.org.uk/resources/te...
Scotland’s Towns Conference returns to Kirkcaldy (11 November) This year’s conference brings together leaders, practitioners & communities to explore how policy, investment, local leadership & innovation can deliver our shared ambition @scotlandstowns.bsky.social scotlandstowns.org/scotlands-to...
A new £300,000 funding programme - Spindrift - will help communities across Southwest Scotland take action with projects that strengthen food systems, & support nature recovery & climate resilience @foundationscotland.bsky.social www.foundationscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
A toolkit for integrating culture into placemaking launches on 3 September. Culture is social infrastructure - it sustains wellbeing, shape’s identity, & strengthens communities. @cahlanarkshire.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social www.tickettailor.com/events/cultu...
This Minority Earth Podcast discusses the role of voices from around the world in driving local climate action on various issues related to climate action and diaspora voices @climatexchange.bsky.social @netzerointel.bsky.social @scotecodesign.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/2JgV...
The Centre for Social Justice is launching a call for evidence on the state of the social contract, exploring questions of belonging, community, citizenship, rights and responsibilities. @uofgussp.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/call-for-evi...
Excellent workshop on National Day of Play, hosted by Glasgow City Council. The workshop shared learning & insights gained from the Glasgow team who attended the global Urban95 programme. Discussions focused on how Glasgow can become a more Child Friendly City through play @playscotland.bsky.social
Scottish Building Safety Levy. This Scottish Gov. consultation seeks views on a new energy & environmental targets, stronger compliance, & guidance on design statements, indoor air quality & overheating. @scotecodesign.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social consult.gov.scot/taxation-and...
This virtual event will introduce the age-friendly engagement toolkit. Learn more about the importance of an age-friendly approach to citizen engagement and how to use the toolkit. 29 July 2026, 1pm - 2:15pm ageing-better.org.uk/webinar-intr...
Community Wealth Building is a key part of Scotland's approach to creating stronger, fairer & resilient local economies. Community woodland groups have a role to play in delivering benefits that extend beyond woodland management. Sept 15, 3:30 PM. Online events.teams.microsoft.com/event/18533a...
Global estimates for dementia risk reduction are available, however few studies have been conducted that simultaneously estimate the prevalence of dementia risk factors and their associated risk of dementia within the same nationwide population. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The Transformation Space is a first-of-its-kind Scottish model that brings public-sector & partner resources together to take preventative action. It directs investment towards the causes of homelessness, poverty & poor mental health. @FoundationScot www.foundationscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
The use of digital health technologies has proved to have a strong effect on basic healthcare, leading to their growing recognition as social determinants of health. eurohealthnet-magazine.eu/digital-by-d...
What’s good for children, is good for all of us Children and young people are largely disenfranchised from conversations about the built environment. www.tcpa.org.uk/whats-good-f...
How does air pollution impact us? Air pollution can shorten life expectancy by nearly two years on average. 99% of the UK population lives in areas exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines for key pollutants. www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/opi...