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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.
To bring more attention to the links between climate, health, & buildings these four videos, spotlights the expertise & ground-level work to create a healthy, sustainable, & equitable built environment @eurohealthnet.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
An excellent day at the Urban 95 Glasgow Child Friendly City Summit. The days focus helps city planners, designers, & other urban professionals working for local government understand how their work impacts children. @etive1.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What does trust mean to you? That’s the question Scottish Community Development Centre & Scottish Government are seeking to explore in a series of sessions & facilitated discussions focused on trust & transparency in Scotland @csharkfin.bsky.social
www.coproductionscotland.org.uk/open-governm...
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Does the rewilding of day-care or school yards, contribute to children’s wellbeing & can rewilding prevent the development of immune defence disorders @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @csharkfin.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.biwe.fi/en/nationwid...
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This Scottish Government consultation outlines the draft Climate Change Plan, detailing policies to eliminate Scotland’s contribution to global emissions and provide benefits for its people @kats-eye.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The way streets are designed affects how people move & connect. This research uncovers the most common accessibility obstacles & offers practical solutions to redesign our streets for everyone @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/res...
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sunderland has launched new Digital Health Hubs to boost digital inclusion. The programme supports people in managing long-term health conditions, accessing financial advice & connecting with specialist services @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.smartcitiesworld.net/inclusivity/...
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Getting outside is more important than ever at this time of year. It can lift your mood, boost your health & help you stay connected to your community. Even a short walk or wheel can make a real difference @walkingscotland.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social
walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/saf...
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This project supported the ‘Learning for Sustainability Policy' in our places & communities. Piloted in Armadale West Lothian, to understand lessons that could be transferable nationally @kats-eye.bsky.social @scotecodesign.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.ads.org.uk/resource/lea...
October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Scottish Gov. consultation. Forestry & Land Scotland Draft Corporate Strategic Plan which is responsible for managing Scotland's national forests & land. The consultation sets out the proposed direction of travel & priorities @kats-eye.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Creating climate resilience in communities. Since August 2023 the Creative Climate Futures project has been supporting local climate action in two neighbourhoods in Glasgow through work with embedded artists and community organisations @fp2131.bsky.social
cultureforclimate.scot/creating-cli...
October 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Thu 6 Nov, 11:00 - 12:30, – is the launch of the Place & Wellbeing, Integrating Transport & Public Health in Scotland briefing, a resource to support joined-up working between transport planners & public health practitioners @kats-eye.bsky.social
www.improvementservice.org.uk/events/place...
October 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The recent Planetary Health Check 2025 revealed that seven of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @who.int @eea.europa.eu @eurohealthnet.bsky.social
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October 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This recent report ‘Follow the Carrot’ shows free school meals could be a £600 million opportunity for UK agriculture, if we ensure the food on the plates is sourced by local sustainable farmers @playscotland.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.sustainweb.org/reports/sep2...
October 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Public Health Scotland have developed an innovation framework to help address the complex & evolving challenges in public health across Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
achws-org.stackstaging.com/public-healt...
October 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets & restore pride in their towns @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
What does it take to build a country that works for every generation? Ireland is providing a blueprint. The Age Friendly Programme is turning WHO guidelines into tangible real-world action @eea.europa.eu @kats-eye.bsky.social @spookyuk.bsky.social @who.int @etive1.bsky.social
agefriendlyireland.ie
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Scottish Gov. consultation. To reform national support & delivery services for the health & social care system. The intention is to combine the functions of NHS Education for Scotland & NHS National Services Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/health-workf...
October 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
How will Artificial Intelligence affect the way our cities are designed & managed? Don't miss this opportunity to engage directly with the experts, get your questions answered, & stay informed. 30 Oct, 6pm, Edinburgh Futures Institute @kats-eye.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-the-...
October 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Glasgow has recorded 4.65 million cycling trips between January & August this year, a 43 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024 @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org @uofglasgow.bsky.social
www.smartcitiesworld.net/micromobilit...
October 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Architecture & Design Scotland & Scottish Futures Trust recently hosted a learning event looking at learner experiences & design considerations for additional support for learning. Great work @scotecodesign.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.ads.org.uk/blog/design-...
October 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
If you live, work or have an interest in Dumfries & Galloway then this will make for interesting reading. A mid-term report shows the impact of the council’s work & progress across 4 themes @thirdsectordg.bsky.social @nhsdg.co.uk @kats-eye.bsky.social
www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2025/ps...
September 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A warm welcome to Scottish Community Safety Network, congratulations upon your arrival on this social media platform. Wishing you every success @kats-eye.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social
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September 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Social inequalities in health in the EU is a new report which offers a comprehensive analysis of social inequalities in health across Europe, combining quantitative insights with policy expertise & case studies @eurohealthnet.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social
eurohealthnet.eu/publication/...
September 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM