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Development management
There were 2 nominations for outstanding performance and quality in development management. No recommendations were made in this category.
No. | Project | Nominee(s) | Recommendation |
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1 | Successfully Steering Edinburgh Trams through the Planning Process | Halcrow Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh Council and TIE Ltd | |
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2 | Lochgelly Strategic Design Framework | Fife Council | |
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1. Successfully Steering Edinburgh Trams through the Planning Process
Nominee
Halcrow Group Ltd; PB Ltd; City of Edinburgh Council and TIE Ltd
Description
Steering the Edinburgh Trams infrastructure and regeneration project through the planning consents process. Also to achieve a high quality design which fits appropriately with its surrounding context, meeting the City of Edinburgh Council's placemaking objectives while fulfilling technical and engineering requirements. The proposed route is due to be operational in 2011 and will connect Edinburgh Airport, City Centre and Leith Waterfront.
Judges' comments
We acknowledge the enormity of the project, the technical and engineering challenges and the demands of a tight construction programme. It is also accepted that the highest levels of professional expertise and communication and design skills are required to successfully manage this complex development. However, the joint approach to the project management raised uncertainty as to the lead partner in guiding the development and a more detailed presentation of the innovative planning tools adopted would have been beneficial. We look forward to the successful completion of the tram system.
2. Lochgelly Strategic Design Framework
Nominee
Fife Council
Description
The framework sets out a strategy for the growth of Lochgelly to 2028. It seeks to strengthen the structure of its urban form, ensuring that new development integrates well with the existing fabric of the settlement and that links to the town centre are strong to ensure its vitality and viability. Appropriate areas for development are identified with core design and development principles established to assist informing future more detailed masterplanning work.
Judges' comments
We recognise the value of this positive and proactive approach to establishing a design framework and the advantages of outsourcing the production. Also acknowledged through the commissioning of the strategic framework is the Council's commitment to the Fife Masterplans Handbook. We look forward to hearing about the continued success of the framework in developing more detailed masterplanning work on key sites around Lochgelly.
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