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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.

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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Recently published A Well-Adapted UK is a report setting out a comprehensive package of solutions to address the growing impacts of climate change affecting every aspect of life in the UK. www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚨 Parents, carers & families across Scotland – your voice matters! 🎠 The Scottish Government is reviewing local play parks and needs your input. 📋 Fill out the short survey here: forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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 eurohealthnet.eu/publication/...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
FREE documentary screening of 'Ocean' with David Attenborough & Q&A with Marine Conservation Society & Scottish Wildlife Trust. Learn about the challenges oceans & communities who depend on them face in the UK & internationally. 24 Nov, 6 to 8pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ocean-with...
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‘Ocean’ with David Attenborough Community Film Screening
Join Cemvo Scotland and the Marine Conservation Society for a FREE documentary screening and Q&A with MCS and Scottish Wildlife Trust!
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
A message to us all presented with eloquence, passion, power, & the insight of a lived experience. @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @drumchapelyoker.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvF...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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/...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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-...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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...
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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...
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Public Transport News @handle.invalid · 16/10/2025
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a second trial of 24/7 free bus travel for older and disabled people across the city. @andyburnham.bsky.social publictransport.news/bus/greater-...
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 17/10/2025
Europe is increasingly facing climate-related hazards. Extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, and droughts threaten human health, ecosystems, and create substantial economic losses.
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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 17/10/2025
. Climate change communicators’ carbon footprints affect their audience’s policy support | Climatic Change Find out more: link.springer.com/article/1... #ClimateAction
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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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 vimeo.com/1126278219?f...
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